Bears vs. Vikings Prediction: Minnesota To Roll Over Bears At Home

After a thrilling win in London last week, the Minnesota Vikings return home and face-off against NFC North rival, the Chicago Bears. The Vikings are 3-1 and sit at the top of the NFC North right now, with two of their wins coming against fellow division mates Green Bay and Detroit. Now they have a chance to get a clean sweep in the first leg of the division series. 

Chicago will try and put up a fight, hoping to get back over .500 after falling to the Giants last week. While it was easily the Bears’ best game through the air this year, a lot was left to be desired from this offense. Can they figure things out against the Vikings?

Bears vs. Vikings Spread, Odds and Over/Under

Bears vs. Vikings Odds, Spread and Total Movement in Week 5

The spread has stayed consistent throughout the week, but the total has moved from 43 to 44. 

Bears vs. Vikings Best Bet and Prediction 

Before I even knew what the line was, I knew I was going to bet against the Bears. Chicago lucked its way into two wins to start the season, and now at 2-2, we’re seeing signs of what it will look like for the rest of the season. 

Chicago’s offense is 31st in points and yards per game, 26th in yards per play and 29th in touchdowns per game. On the flip side, its defense is 21st in yards per game, 30th in yards per rush and 32nd in rushing yards per game allowed. The Bears can’t stop the run and they can’t put up points. Minnesota should feast.

Even with a messed up shoulder, Dalvin Cook is primed for his best performance of the season. We already know how explosive Justin Jefferson is, and Adam Thielen is still serviceable. The Vikings’ offense has the advantage in this game, and I trust them much more than I do the Bears’ offense. 

You can find Donnavan Smoot’s full betting record here.

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