Season opener featuring Chicago Bears hosting Minnesota Vikings in a divisional NFC North rivalry game with both teams' young quarterbacks under scrutiny.
Key Factors to Consider
Minnesota Vikings have dominated recent H2H matchups with 7-1 SU in last 8 vs Chicago. Both teams finished with strong defensive performances last season reflected in numerous unders. Chicago reinforced trenches and has a new offensive coach aiming to boost production.
Minnesota leads recent series significantly (7-1 SU last 8 games). Games often low scoring with the total going under in Minnesota’s last 4 of 6 road games vs Chicago.
No major injuries reported affecting key playmakers on either side. Both teams start with expected healthy rosters.
Game played at Chicago’s Soldier Field with typically strong home-field support. Early season preparedness and Monday Night Football spotlight add pressure and motivation.
Both teams highly motivated opening the season with divisional rivalry stakes, but Vikings have psychological edge from recent dominance.
Odds and Predictions
Category
Odds
Prediction
Confidence
Moneyline
Chicago Bears: -102, Minnesota Vikings: -116
Minnesota Vikings
★★★☆☆ 65%
Spread
Chicago Bears +1.5: -115, Minnesota Vikings -1.5: -105
Chicago Bears +1.5
★★★☆☆ 58%
Over/under
Over 43.5: -110, Under 43.5: -110
Under 43.5
★★★☆☆ 60%
Top EV Betting Odds
Discover the best value bets based on our EV analysis.
Market
EV Pick
Moneyline
Minnesota Vikings -1%
Spread
N/A
Over/Under
Under 43.5 11%
🔥 Best Value Pick: Under 43.5 at 11% EV | Suggested Bet Size: 11.8% (Kelly Criterion)
Predicted Outcome
Minnesota Vikings moneyline win, Bears +1.5 points cover, total under 43.5 points
Predicted Score: Minnesota Vikings 23 – Chicago Bears 21