Chicago Bears vs. Minnesota Vikings: Preview, Odds, And Best Bets

At quarterback, the Bears are starting Caleb Williams, who’s thrown for 2,746 yards, 16 touchdowns, and 5 interceptions. The Vikings have Sam Darnold, who’s put up 3,299 yards, 28 touchdowns, and 10 interceptions. Both teams are dealing with some injuries, with the Bears having a few key players questionable, including running backs Roschon Johnson and D’Andre Swift, along with defenders Elijah Hicks and Gervon Dexter Sr. The Vikings also have some injuries, with cornerback Stephon Gilmore, linebacker Ivan Pace Jr. on the injury report, and a few players like quarterback J.J. McCarthy and offensive tackle Christian Darrisaw on IR.

Chicago Bears vs. Minnesota Vikings: Expert Predictions

Dimers used advanced data analysis and simulations to predict the outcome of Monday’s Bears vs. Vikings game. After running 10,000 simulations, the model gives the Vikings a 74% chance of winning at home. On the other hand, the Bears have a 53% chance of covering the +7 spread, and the over/under of 43.5 points has a 52% chance of going over. While these predictions are based on the latest data, they can change as the game approaches.

For the best bet, Dimers recommends taking the Over 43.5 points at -110. This pick comes from their top-notch modeling and betting expertise, giving you the best possible advice. As for the final score, Dimers predicts the Vikings will win 25-18. When it comes to player props, D’Andre Swift has the best shot at being the Bears’ first touchdown scorer, while Aaron Jones leads the Vikings’ list. For anytime touchdowns, Swift, Keenan Allen, and DJ Moore have solid chances for Chicago, while Jones, Justin Jefferson, and Jordan Addison are the top picks for Minnesota.