Date: Sunday, November 24, 2024
Venue: Soldier Field, Chicago, IL
Broadcast: Fox
Betting Odds: Bears (+3.5)
Total Points Over/Under: 39.5
- Odds source: Bovada Sportsbook
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The Chicago Bears (4-6) are set to host the Minnesota Vikings (8-2) at Soldier Field this Sunday. The Bears are underdogs with a spread of 3.5 points according to Bovada lines, and the total points are set at 39.5.
The Minnesota Vikings enter this contest boasting an impressive 8-2 record. Their most recent game saw them securing a victory against the Tennessee Titans with a final score of 23-13. Aaron Jones led the Vikings’ rushing attack with 15 carries for 39 yards, averaging 2.6 yards per carry. Justin Jefferson shined in the receiving department with 81 yards on 6 catches, averaging 13.5 yards per reception. Quarterback Sam Darnold completed 20 of 32 passes for 246 yards and 2 touchdowns, finishing with a remarkable QB rating of 107 and no interceptions. Defensively, the Vikings permitted just 33 rushing yards on 19 carries, averaging a mere 1.7 yards per rush. Overall, the Vikings allowed 261 passing yards on a 54.8% completion rate, while amassing 318 total yards across 65 offensive plays, with 82 rushing yards on 33 attempts, averaging 2.5 yards per carry.
In terms of scoring, the Minnesota Vikings are racking up an average of 24.4 points per game. On the ground, they average 116.4 rushing yards, ranking them 19th in the NFL. The Vikings have totalled 3,410 yards this season and achieved 116 first downs while accumulating 66 penalties for 506 yards. They’ve turned the ball over 17 times, including 10 interceptions and 7 fumbles. When it comes to touchdown distribution, they have registered 19 passing touchdowns and 5 rushing touchdowns.
Defensively, the Vikings are strong, ranking 4th in the league by allowing only 17.0 points per game. They permit an average of 3.6 rushing yards per attempt and 74.4 rushing yards per game, having given up 744 rushing yards over 10 games. When it comes to their pass defense, they have allowed 2,348 yards, ranking 24th in the NFL with an average of 234.8 passing yards per game and a completion percentage of 63.1%. Overall, the Vikings give up 309.2 total yards per game, placing them 10th in the league, with 15 touchdowns conceded through the air and 4 on the ground.
The Bears head into this matchup with a record of 4-6. In their previous outing, they narrowly lost to the Green Bay Packers with a score of 20-19. D’Andre Swift led Chicago’s rushing effort with 71 yards on 14 carries, averaging 5.1 yards per attempt. In the passing game, Rome Odunze was notable with 6 receptions for 65 yards, averaging 10.8 yards per grab. Quarterback Caleb Williams completed 23 of 31 passes for 231 yards, earning a QB rating of 95, without throwing any interceptions and averaging 7.5 yards per attempt. The Bears’ rushing defense allowed 106 yards on 25 carries, equating to 4.2 yards per rush. Chicago’s pass defense struggled, allowing a 76.5% completion rate for 260 yards on 13 completions out of 17 attempts. Overall, Chicago recorded 391 total yards with an average of 6.0 yards per play on 65 plays, rushing for an average of 5.3 yards per attempt with a total of 179 yards on 34 carries.
In terms of scoring, the Bears rank 22nd in the league with an average of 19.4 points per game. This season, they have accumulated 1,738 passing yards, averaging 173.8 passing yards per game, placing them 30th. Their rushing attack averages 115.2 yards per game, totaling 1,152 rushing yards. Overall, the Bears average 289.0 total yards per game, ranking 29th in the NFL. They have incurred 448 penalty yards on 63 infractions, ranking 21st overall in penalty impact.
On the defensive side, the Bears have given up 7 passing touchdowns and allow an average of 197.4 passing yards per game, which sits them 9th in the league. They have conceded a total of 1,303 rushing yards this season, averaging 130.3 yards per game with 11 touchdowns allowed. Chicago’s defense has produced 17 turnovers this season (8 fumbles and 9 interceptions). They have faced 585 total plays, ranking them 5th in the NFL. The Bears’ defense permits an average of 18.7 points per game, putting them 7th in the league.
Free Prediction: Bet on the Bears (+3.5)
