Chicago Bears at Minnesota Vikings Prediction For 12/16/2024

Bears vs Vikings Betting Odds

Chicago Bears vs Minnesota Vikings Win Probabilities

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Chicago Bears vs Minnesota Vikings Betting Preview

The last time these two teams played each other was Week 12 in 2024. That game resulted in a win for the Vikings with a final score of 30-27. Oddsmakers were dead on for that game. The Vikings entered that game as a 3 point favorite and they won by exactly 3 resulting in a push or no action. The Game Total for that game was 39.5 and which the Over hit.

Chicago's biggest weakness has been their offense, checking in at #30 in the league with a mere 283 yards per game. A big part of their failure has been the quality (or lack thereof) of their rushing attack, which has been #2-worst in football with just 3.49 yards per carry. In failing to successfully establish the run, Chicago has also had trouble moving the ball through the air, averaging a paltry 6.39 yards per target, which ranks them #27 in football. This represents a particular disadvantage for Chicago given that the Vikings have excelled in stopping the run this year, allowing just 3.77 yards per carry (#2-best in the league). In terms of their defense, the Bears have ranked #24 in the league in total yards allowed per game. Opposing offenses have passed for 227 yards per game through the air against them (#20 in football). On the ground, opposing ball-carriers have ranked #5 with 5.13 yards per carry. Chicago has been most effective in shutting down opposing wide receivers, holding them to 129 yards per game (#4-best). Chicago has been least effective in shutting down opposing tight ends, giving up 9.72 yards per target (#1-worst).

Minnesota's primary advantage has been their run defense, which has allowed a scant 3.77 yards per attempt on the ground -- #2-best in the NFL. This Vikings run defense has been aided by their safeties, who grade out as the #3-best unit in the NFL. When it comes to their offense, the Vikings check in at #8 in football when it comes to total yards per game. Their passing game has compiled 258 yards per game (#5 in football). Their run game has ranked #12 with 4.38 yards per attempt on the ground.

Chicago Bears vs Minnesota Vikings Prediction

Final Score: Chicago Bears 18.56 vs Minnesota Vikings 27.46

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