Fear not, NFL bettors, Week 1 of the regular season isn’t done yet!
The Week 1 slate will conclude on Monday night with an NFC North clash between the Minnesota Vikings and Chicago Bears, with most online sportsbooks tabbing the Vikings as slim 1.5-point road favourites on the spread and -120 favourites on the moneyline. The game total is sitting at 43.5 at most online shops, with more juice on the under in some cases.
Bet on Vikings vs. Bears
MIN -1.5
CHI +1.5
Heading into Week 1, the Vikings had +2500 odds to win the Super Bowl and -110 odds to make the playoffs with a season win total of around 8.5 with major juice on the over. The Bears, meanwhile, had longer +4000 odds to win the Super Bowl, +175 odds to make the playoffs, and a season win total of 8.5 at plus money odds. There really isn’t much separating these two NFC North rivals, at least from a betting perspective, and that’s reflected in the game odds for this Monday Night Football matchup.
Vikings vs. Bears betting trends
- The Bears have covered the spread in eight of their past 11 home games dating back to last season.
- The Vikings are 8-2 SU and 6-3-1 ATS in the past 10 meetings between these teams.
- Four of the past five meetings between these teams have fallen under the game total.
- The under is 12-3 in the 15 previous Week 1 NFL games this season.
- Bears wide receiver DJ Moore has recorded over six completions in eight straight regular-season games dating back to last season, averaging 7.25 per game during that span. He’s around +100 to haul in over 5.5 receptions on Monday night.
Vikings vs. Bears betting insights
The following betting insights for Vikings vs. Bears have been provided courtesy of BetMGM:
Most bet player props (tickets):
- Caleb Williams 25+ rushing yards (-110)
- Olamide Zaccheaus over 18.5 receiving yards (-130)
- Colston Loveland over 2.5 receptions made (-165)
- J.J. McCarthy over 16.5 rushing yards (-115)
- Rome Odunze over 47.5 receiving yards (-115)
Most bet anytime touchdown scorer (tickets):
- Justin Jefferson (+125)
- D’Andre Swift (+155)
- Aaron Jones (+155)
- Colston Loveland (+360)
- Caleb Williams (+500)
Most bet first touchdown scorer (tickets)
- Justin Jefferson (+600)
- Aaron Jones (+750)
- D’Andre Swift (+750)
- DJ Moore (+1000)
- TJ Hockenson (+1200)
Game odds insights (straight bets only):
| Teams | Opening spread | Current spread | % bets | % handle |
| Vikings | -1.5 | -1.5 | 52 | 40 |
| Bears | +1.5 | +1.5 | 48 | 60 |
| Teams | Opening total | Current total | % bets | % handle |
| Vikings | 44.5 | 43.5 | Over 46 | Over 38 |
| Bears | 44.5 | 43.5 | Under 54 | Under 62 |
| Teams | Opening moneyline | Current moneyline | % bets | % handle |
| Vikings | -115 | -125 | 39 | 40 |
| Bears | -105 | +105 | 61 | 60 |
Vikings vs. Bears best bet
- Game total under 44 points: -110 (best odds @ PowerPlay). There should be a heavy emphasis on the run game from both of these teams as they deploy conservative game plans in this pivotal early-season divisional matchup. Minnesota is missing its No. 2 wide receiver, Jordan Addison, due to a suspension, and its No. 3 wideout, Jalen Nailor, is battling a hand issue but is expected to play. Vikings quarterback J.J. McCarthy will also be making his first career road start, so the offence should feature a heavy dosage of running backs Aaron Jones and Jordan Mason. Minnesota’s defence is projected to be one of the best at pressuring the quarterback this season, which means the Bears will have to find a way to get the ball out of Caleb Williams’ hands quickly and efficiently in order to have success. Touchdowns should be a premium in this matchup as both teams battle for field position and time of possession throughout the game.