Vikings vs. Bears Odds
CHICAGO, IL (The Spread) – The Chicago Bears are in need of a win this Sunday as they host the Minnesota Vikings at 1PM ET on CBS.
Chicago is now 3-6 on the season, 0-3 at home and 3-6 against the spread. Minnesota is 4-5 overall, 2-3 on the road and 5-4 against the spread. The home team has won four straight in this series.
Trends show that the home team is 9-3 against the spread in the last 12 games in this series and the Vikings are just 1-5 ATS in their last 6 trips to Chicago. These two have hit the under in 4 of their last 5 meetings.
According to oddsmakers from Bovada.lv, Chicago is favored at home on Sunday, as the Bears are getting odds of -3.5 points against the Vikings. The over/under total for the game has been set at 47 points (View Matchup). The opening odds for this game had the Bears favored by 3 points and the spread then bumped up to 3.5. The over/under total hasn’t changed since opening at 47 points.
Chicago is in a disastrous spell, losing three straight and five of their last six. Their last two games have seen them lose to the Packers and Patriots by a combined score of 106-37. The Bears are now giving up 381.2 yards per game on defense while the offense is averaging 348.9 yards per game. Jay Cutler has 2,365 yards and 18 touchdowns passing this season, but also has 10 interceptions. Matt Forte has added 616 rushing yards and 517 receiving yards with six total touchdowns.
Minnesota is coming off a 29-26 win over the Redskins prior to their bye last week. The Vikings have won two straight entering the bye week to stay in the playoff mix. The team is led by its defense, which is allowing just 326.4 yards per game. The offense is averaging only 316.4 yards per game. Rookie quarterback Teddy Bridgewater has thrown for 1,321 yards and three touchdowns this year, but also has five interceptions. Jerick McKinnon has added 446 rushing yards. The defense is led by Everson Griffen, who has 35 tackles and nine sacks.
In terms of Injuries, Chicago linebacker Darryl Sharpton (hamstring) and guard Eben Britton (illness) are questionable for the game. Minnesota tight end Kyle Rudolph (groin) and linebacker Brandon Watts (knee) are also questionable.
The Public Bets for this game are currently backing the Bears, as Chicago is getting 51% of the wagers with odds of -3.5 points against the Vikings at home on Sunday.
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