Chicago Bears vs. Minnesota Vikings: Picks, Predictions, Odds and Player Props

The Minnesota Vikings will hope to book their spot in the playoffs this weekend when they host NFC North rivals, the Chicago Bears, at the U.S. Bank Stadium in Week 15 of the 2024 NFL season.

Kevin O'Connell's team have proved all the pre-season expectations wrong to sit at 11-2 ahead of this contest, with only the Detroit Lions and Kansas City Chiefs (both 12-1) holding a better record.

Detroit's form means the Vikings sit second in the division, but they are in a much better spot than the Bears, who are 4-9 for the season ahead of Sunday's showdown.

Chicago have unraveled since their Bye in Week 7, losing seven games in succession, which includes a 30-27 defeat to the Vikings in Week 12.

Chicago Bears vs. Minnesota Vikings betting picks and predictions

Minnesota Vikings -7 (-105)

Momentum is everything in the NFL, and the Vikings have plenty of it as they welcome the Bears to Minnesota this weekend.

O'Connell's team have won six games on the spin to surge towards the playoffs and their spot in the postseason is within reach.

The Vikings will secure their playoff spot with a win or a tie, while they can also book their place if other results go against the Rams or the Seattle Seahawks.

While Minnesota has proven it may struggle to beat the NFL's leading teams, it should have no issue racking up another win over the Bears.

While the Bears pushed Minnesota close last time out, they have struggled to build any momentum due to personnel changes within their coaching staff.

Chicago could only put up 162 total yards on offense in their 38-13 defeat to the San Francisco 49ers, which is a worry considering the 49ers are banged up with injuries.

Minnesota has a chance to celebrate securing a playoff place in front of its fans, so that should be more than enough motivation for the win.

It is also impossible to forget that all of Chicago's wins have come on either home soil or in London this season. They are 0-6 on the road and that should also play its part this weekend.

Over 44.0 points (-110)

The Bears have at least improved with the ball since they changed their offensive coordinator, scoring at least 19 points in three of their last four outings.

There should be no signs of them throwing in the towel against a divisional rival, so it boosts the chances of a high-scoring game.

Minnesota have scored 23 points or more in four consecutive matches, while they have also conceded 21 in their last three.

All signs point to an entertaining game between two heated rivals.

Rome Odunze Over 40.5 Receiving Yards (-110)

Rookie Rome Odunze has had to bide his time this season to impress but he scored two touchdowns in a game for the first time last weekend.

Odunze secured 42 receiving yards during that defeat to the 49ers and now faces a Vikings team that has been vulnerable in recent weeks.

Chicago posted 398 yards against the Vikings in Week 15, while the Vikings have conceded over 400 total yards in their last two games against the Arizona Cardinals and Atlanta Falcons.

As a rookie, Odunze will feed off the confidence from last week's display, and Bears quarterback Caleb Williams will have no hesitation in turning to him as many times as he can.

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Chicago Bears vs. Minnesota Vikings odds

Chicago Bears	+260 ML
Minnesota Vikings	-320 ML
Spread	MIN Vikings -7.0
Total Points	O/U 44.0

Chicago Bears vs. Minnesota Vikings player props

Anytime Touchdown

Aaron Jones (MIN Vikings)	-138
Justin Jefferson (MIN Vikings)	+100
D'Andre Swift (CHI Bears)	+120
Travis Homer (CHI Bears)	+137
Jordan Addison (MIN Vikings)	+162
DJ Moore (CHI Bears)	+220

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