The Minnesota Vikings will face off against the Chicago Bears at 1:00 ET on Sunday, November 24th. This matchup is being played at Soldier Field in Chicago.

The Vikings are favored on the road with a money line of -174 as they take on the Bears at 1:00 ET on Sunday, November 24th at Soldier Field in Chicago. The Bears’ money line odds are +148, and the point spread is -3 in favor of the Vikings. The over/under line is 39.5 points. This week 12 matchup is being televised on FOX.

• Date: Sunday, November 24th
• Time: 1:00 ET
• Location: Soldier Field, Chicago
• TV: FOX

Vikings vs Bears

The Vikings head into week 12 with an 8-2 record, putting them 2nd in the NFC North. They have a 95.1% chance of making the playoffs and a 10.4% chance of winning the division. Minnesota is currently on a three-game winning streak, including a 23-13 win over the Titans in week 11. They were favored by 6 points and covered the spread, bringing their ATS record to 7-3.

Our power rankings have the Vikings 8th in the NFL. They have an average scoring margin of +7.4 points per game and are 4-1 both at home and on the road. Their O/U record is 3-7, with the under hitting in three straight games.

After a week 6 win over the Jaguars, the Bears have now dropped four straight games, including a 20-19 loss to the Packers in week 11. Chicago was a 6-point underdog in that game, but they managed to cover the spread. The O/U line was 41, and the teams combined for 39 points, marking the Bears’ fourth consecutive under.

Heading into week 12, the Bears have a 4-6 record and a 1.1% chance of making the playoffs. They rank 24th in our NFL power rankings. Chicago is 6-4 against the spread this season, with a +0.7 scoring margin. Their O/U record is 3-7.

Vikings Injury Report

• Josh Oliver – Ankle (Questionable)
• Andrew DePaola – Hand (Out)
• Jordan Kunaszyk – Undisclosed (Out)
• Nick Muse – Hand (Out)
• Christian Darrisaw – Knee (Out)
• Jordan Addison – Undisclosed (Questionable)
• Mekhi Blackmon – Knee (Out)
• NaJee Thompson – Knee (Out)
• Jeremy Flax – Undisclosed (Out)
• Will Reichard – Thigh (Out)
• J.J. McCarthy – Knee (Out)
• Gabriel Murphy – Undisclosed (Questionable)
• Taki Taimani – Ankle (Out)

Bears Injury Report

• Ian Wheeler – Knee (Out)
• Kiran Amegadjie – Calf (Questionable)
• Jaylon Jones – Shoulder (Out)
• Bill Murray – Chest (Out)
• Stephen Carlson – Collarbone (Out)
• Nsimba Webster – Groin (Out)
• Jaquan Brisker – Concussion (Out)
• Teven Jenkins – Ankle (Questionable)
• Ryan Bates – Concussion (Questionable)
• Tommy Sweeney – Undisclosed (Out)
• Patrick Scales – Back (Out)
• Andrew Billings – Pectoral (Out)

Vikings Offense Breakdown

Heading into week 12, the Vikings are 14th in our offensive power rankings. They rank 9th in the NFL in points per game (24.4) and 15th in yards per game (341). Minnesota has been strong in the 1st quarter, leading the league with 8.2 points per game. They are 12th in passing yards per game (224.6) and 19th in rushing yards per game (116.4), averaging 29.3 rushing attempts per game, which ranks 8th.

Sam Darnold bounced back in week 11, posting a passer rating of 107 with 246 yards and 2 touchdowns after a 3-interception game in week 10. Justin Jefferson led the team with 6 catches for 81 yards, while Aaron Jones had 39 rushing yards on 15 carries. Minnesota scored 23 points against the Titans, with 16 of those coming in the first half.

Bears Offense Breakdown

Heading into week 12, the Bears rank 22nd in our offensive power rankings, averaging 19.4 points per game (21st) and 289 yards per game (29th). They are 12th in passing attempts but 28th in passing yards, with 173.8 per game. On the ground, Chicago averages 115.2 rushing yards per game, ranking 22nd in the NFL. They have struggled on 3rd down, converting just 31.9% of their attempts, but they are 3rd in the league in red zone conversion percentage.

Caleb Williams threw for 231 yards in week 11, completing 23 of 31 passes without a touchdown or interception. He was sacked 3 times after being sacked 9 times in week 10. D’Andre Swift had 71 rushing yards on 14 carries, and Rome Odunze led the team with 6 catches for 65 yards.

Vikings Team Defense

In their 23-13 win over the Titans, the Vikings’ defense put together a strong performance, allowing just 33 rushing yards on 19 attempts. They also came up with five sacks and limited Tennessee to 294 total yards. Against the pass, the Vikings gave up 261 yards and one touchdown, but they also managed to pick off one pass and held the Titans to a 54.8% completion rate.

Minnesota’s defense was effective on third downs, allowing the Titans to convert just 40% of their chances. The Vikings also did well in the passing game, giving up 1.7 yards per attempt to the Titans’ rushing attack.

Bears Team Defense

In their 20-19 loss to the Packers, the Bears’ defense gave up 260 passing yards on just 13 completions. The Bears’ run defense allowed 106 rushing yards on 25 attempts, with Green Bay converting on 20% of their third down attempts. Chicago’s defense also came up with one interception and one sack in the game.

The Bears’ defense forced the Packers to have a high passing yards per attempt figure, but Green Bay was still able to move the ball effectively, finishing with 366 total yards. Chicago defended the run well, holding the Packers to 4.2 yards per attempt.

Vikings vs Bears Trends

• Through their last ten road contests, the Vikings offense has averaged 21 points per game while allowing an average of 19. Minnesota posted an overall record of 6-4 while going 5-3-2 ATS.
• In their last five games at home, the Bears have a straight up record of 0-5 while going 1-4 vs the spread. The team’s offense averaged 12 points per game in these contests.
• As the betting underdog, the Bears have an ATS mark of just 2-3 in their last five games. Chicago posted a straight up mark of 1-4 in these matchups.
• Against the spread, the Vikings have put together of 2-3 in their last five games as the betting favorite. In these same games, they went 3-2 straight up.

Vikings vs Bears Prediction

Our model has the Bears coming out on top by a score of 27-19 in their week 12 matchup against the Vikings. With this projection, we really like the Bears to cover the spread, as they are currently 3-point favorites. We have them winning and covering as home underdogs.

For an over/under pick, we are leaning towards taking the over, with a projected combined score of 46 points and the line sitting at 39.5 points.

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