- Game: Minnesota Vikings vs Chicago Bears
- Date: Sunday, October 15, 2023
- Location: Soldier Field in Chicago, IL
- TV: FOX
- Odds/Point Spread: Bears (+2.5)
- Total/Over-Under: 44.5
The Chicago Bears (1-4) will face off against the Minnesota Vikings (1-4) at Soldier Field in Chicago, IL on Sunday. The Bears are considered underdogs with a 2.5-point spread, while the over-under is set at 44.5.
Minnesota Vikings @ Chicago Bears Odds
Moneyline
Minnesota Vikings -145
Chicago Bears +125
Point Spread
Minnesota Vikings -2.5 (-120)
Chicago Bears 2.5 (EVEN)
Total
Over 44.5 (-110)
Under 44.5 (-110)
Odds source: Bovada Sportsbook
The Minnesota Vikings enter this game with a 1-4 record for the season. In their previous matchup against the Chiefs, the Vikings suffered a 27-20 loss. Alexander Mattison led the team in rushing with 26 yards on 8 carries. Jordan Addison had 6 receptions for 64 yards, averaging 10.7 yards per catch. Kirk Cousins completed 29 out of 47 passes for 284 yards and 2 touchdowns, finishing the game with a QB rating of 92.9 and no interceptions. The Vikings allowed 67 rushing yards on 21 attempts, an average of 3.2 yards per rush. In the passing game, they gave up 266 yards on 31 completions out of 41 attempts, resulting in a 75.6% completion rate. Overall, the Vikings gained 329 yards on 68 plays. They ran the ball 18 times for 70 yards, averaging 3.9 yards per attempt.
The Minnesota Vikings are currently averaging 22.0 points per game this season. Their rushing offense ranks 29th in the NFL, averaging 80.8 yards per game. They have accumulated a total of 1,812 yards so far this year. Offensively, the Vikings have earned 73 first downs and have been penalized for 25 infractions totaling 193 yards. They have turned the ball over 12 times (4 interceptions and 8 fumbles lost). In terms of touchdowns, the Vikings have scored 13 passing touchdowns and 0 rushing touchdowns.
Defensively, the Vikings are allowing an average of 24.4 points per game, ranking 23rd in the league. They have allowed an average of 3.5 yards per rushing attempt and 102.4 rushing yards per game. In total, they have given up 512 rushing yards over 5 games. In terms of passing yards, the Vikings have surrendered 1,200 yards, ranking them 24th in the NFL. They have allowed an average of 240.0 passing yards per game and a completion percentage of 76.4%. Overall, they are giving up an average of 342.4 yards per game, placing them 19th in the league.
The Chicago Bears enter this game with a 1-4 record for the season. In their previous game against the Commanders, the Bears secured a 40-20 victory. Justin Fields had a standout performance, throwing for 282 yards and 4 touchdowns on 15 out of 29 passing attempts. His quarterback rating was 125.3 and he didn’t throw any interceptions. D.J. Moore was the top receiver for the Bears, recording 8 receptions for 230 yards, averaging 28.8 yards per catch. Khalil Herbert contributed on the ground with 76 rushing yards on 10 carries, averaging 7.6 yards per carry. Overall, the Bears gained 451 yards on 64 plays, averaging 7.0 yards per play. They rushed for 178 yards on 32 attempts, averaging 5.6 yards per carry. Defensively, the Bears allowed 29 rushing yards on 10 attempts, an average of 2.9 yards per rush. Their passing defense allowed 359 yards on 37 completions out of 51 attempts, resulting in a 72.5% completion rate.
The Chicago Bears are currently averaging 23.0 points per game. They have accumulated 1,018 passing yards and average 203.6 passing yards per game, ranking 18th in the league. Their rushing offense averages 130.8 yards per game and they have rushed for a total of 654 yards. The Bears have gained 334.4 total yards per game, placing them 14th in the league. Offensively, they have been penalized for 247 yards on 31 infractions, ranking 16th in the league. They have thrown 5 interceptions and lost 3 fumbles, while recording 52 first downs.
Defensively, the Bears have allowed 12 touchdowns through the air and an average of 286.0 passing yards per game, placing them 31st in the league. They have given up a total of 491 rushing yards (98.2 yards per game) and 4 rushing touchdowns. In total, they have surrendered 157 points. The Bears have recorded 4 takeaways (1 fumble and 3 interceptions) this season. They have participated in 317 defensive plays, ranking 22nd in the league. The Bears are allowing 31.4 PPG, ranking them 30th in the league.
Who will win tonight’s Vikings vs. Bears NFL game against the spread?
Parlay Pick: Take the Bears +2.5 & Over 44.5
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