Vikings vs. Bears 2024 Prediction, Odds, Picks - Dec 16

Updated Dec. 16, 2024 4:43 p.m. ET

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The Minnesota Vikings (11-2) will be aiming to extend a six-game winning streak against the Chicago Bears (4-9). The Vikings are solid favorites, expected to win by at least a touchdown (currently -7). The total for this one is set at 44 points.

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Vikings vs. Bears Odds & Betting Lines

Vikings vs Bears Betting Information updated as of December 16, 2024, 12:33 a.m. ET.
Favorite	Spread	Favorite Spread Odds	Underdog Spread Odds	Total	Over Total Odds	Under Total Odds
Vikings	-7	-110	-110	44	-108	-112

Vikings vs. Bears Prediction & Pick

Pick ATS: Vikings (-7)
Pick OU: Under (44)
Prediction: Vikings 30 - Bears 13

How to Watch Minnesota vs. Chicago

Game Date: Monday, December 16, 2024
Time: 8 p.m. ET
Venue: U.S. Bank Stadium
Location: Minneapolis, Minnesota
TV: ABC
Live Boxscore: FOX Sports

Vikings vs. Bears Recent Matchups

Over their last five meetings, Minnesota has put up four wins versus Chicago.
In their last five head-to-head matchups, Minnesota has tallied 117 points versus Chicago, while giving up only 87 points.

Minnesota Betting Info

Minnesota has eight wins in 13 games versus the spread this year.
The Vikings have not covered the spread when favored by 7 points or more this season (in one opportunity).
Minnesota games in 2024 have eclipsed the over/under five times in 13 opportunities (38.5%).
The Vikings have won 80% of the time they have played as the moneyline favorite (8-2).
Based on this matchup's moneyline, the Vikings' implied win probability is 77.5%.

Vikings Stats

Stat	Average (Total)	Rank
Pass yards	238.2 (3,097)	8
Rush yards	113.2 (1,471)	15
Points scored	26.1 (339)	9
Pass yards against	250.6 (3,258)	30
Rush yards against	87.2 (1,134)	2
Points allowed	18.5 (240)	4

Minnesota's Key Players

Offense

Sam Darnold ranks 10th in the NFL with 3,299 passing yards in 13 games this year, averaging 253.8 per game with a 68.4% completion percentage and 28 touchdowns (fifth in the NFL) against 10 interceptions.
He has tacked on 194 rushing yards (14.9 per game) and one touchdown on the ground.
Justin Jefferson has 75 receptions (10th in the NFL) for 1,170 yards (second in the NFL) and seven TDs. In 13 games, he is averaging 5.8 catches and 90 yards per game.
Through 13 games, Aaron Jones has picked up 893 rushing yards, averaging 68.7 yards per game and scoring four touchdowns.
Jones has totaled 37 receptions on 43 targets for 302 yards, with two receiving TDs.
Jordan Addison has racked up 708 receiving yards and seven touchdowns (10th in the NFL) with 44 catches on 68 targets. He's averaging four receptions and 64.4 yards per game.

Defense

On the defensive side for the Vikings, Andrew Van Ginkel has powered the unit with 62 tackles, 15 TFL, nine sacks, and two interceptions in 2024.
Jonathan Greenard has 43 tackles, 14 TFL, and 10 sacks this season.
Byron Murphy has recorded six interceptions (third in the NFL) and added 61 tackles, five TFL, and 12 passes defended.
So far this season, Blake Cashman has 72 tackles, six TFL, and three sacks. He's fourth on the Vikings in tackles.

Chicago Betting Info

Chicago is 6-5-2 against the spread this year.
The Bears covered the spread in their only game when underdogs by 7 points or more.
This season, five Chicago games have gone over the point total.
This season, the Bears have won one out of the nine games in which they've been the underdog.
The moneyline for this contest implies a 26.7% chance of a victory for the Bears.

Bears Stats

Stat	Average (Total)	Rank
Pass yards	183.2 (2,381)	31
Rush yards	105.4 (1,370)	23
Points scored	19.5 (254)	26
Pass yards against	218 (2,834)	19
Rush yards against	134.8 (1,752)	27
Points allowed	21.4 (278)	9

Chicago's Key Players

Offense

Caleb Williams has passed for 2,746 yards this year, with 16 touchdowns and five interceptions. He is completing 62.2% of his passes while averaging 211.2 yards per game and 6.3 per attempt.
He's added 399 yards on the ground (second on the Bears), with zero rushing touchdowns. He's averaging 30.7 yards per game and 6.2 per attempt.
D'Andre Swift has 742 rushing yards (leading the Bears) and five rushing touchdowns, while averaging 57.1 yards per game and 3.8 per attempt (37th in the NFL).
Swift has also collected 315 receiving yards (24.2 per game) on 34 catches (2.6 per game). He's been targeted 41 times and is still trying for his first receiving touchdown.
Through 13 games played this season, D.J. Moore has 68 catches (5.2 receptions per game on eight targets per game) for 712 yards and five receiving touchdowns.
Rome Odunze has 45 catches for 585 yards and three receiving touchdowns. He averages 3.5 yards per game through 13 games and has been targeted 81 times.

Defense

T.J. Edwards' 2024 output includes 103 tackles, eight TFL, two sacks, and one interception in 13 games. He leads the Bears in tackles.
Kevin Byard's stat sheet includes one interception as well as 99 tackles, three TFL, one sack, and six passes defended.
Tremaine Edmunds has one sack as well as two TFL, 82 tackles, and one interception in the 2024 campaign.
Gervon Dexter's season stats include 44 tackles, four TFL, and five sacks through 13 games.

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