Monday Night Football does not end NFL Week 15, since we have two more games on Tuesday. However, this is still an interesting game from an NFL betting perspective tonight, with the Minnesota Vikings taking on the Chicago Bears. Anything could happen in these divisional games. The following Vikings vs. Bears NFL betting picks preview will provide the current odds, betting trends and best NFL bets for the Week 15 Monday Night Football matchup.
NFL Best Bets & Odds: Week 15 Monday Night Football
Minnesota Vikings vs. Chicago Bears
Date: Monday, Dec. 20, 2021
Time: 8:15 p.m. EST
Venue: Soldier Field — Chicago, Ill.
Coverage: ABC/ESPN
After losing two of their past three games, the Vikings cannot afford another slip-up if they wish to make the playoffs. They seem determined to make sure every game comes down to the final drive. However, with Kirk Cousins sporting a historic 1-9 record on Monday Night Football, it would be wise for them to not do that this week. Instead, they should feed the ball to Dalvin Cook, who seems determined to make his on-field play wash away the headlines from off-field situations.
The Bears, however, are playing much better than the start of the season. They have quite a few playmakers out, but the improved play of Justin Fields and the expanded playbook he can handle has led to more offensive success. While their 30 points last week should mostly be attributed to their special teams unit, Fields still put up over 300 total yards and two touchdowns. He must play his sharpest game of the season for them to pull the upset tonight, though it is fully possible.
Vikings vs. Bears Betting NFL Picks + Odds Shopping
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Vikings vs. Bears NFL Betting Trends
- Minnesota is 7-6 against the spread this season.
- The over is 8-5 for the Vikings season.
- Chicago is 4-9 against the spread this season.
- The over is 5-8 for the Bears this season.
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Vikings vs. Bears Betting Stats
- Minnesota is averaging 26.5 points per game this season (No. 9 in the NFL).
- Minnesota is surrendering 25.6 points per game this season (No. 25 in the NFL).
- Chicago is averaging 17.8 points per game this season (No. 28 in the NFL).
- Chicago is surrendering 25.5 points per game this season (No. 24 in the NFL).
Vikings vs. Bears NFL Best Bet
We are using the Awesemo Sports Betting Model to figure out the best bet for Monday Night Football. According to the model, betting the game total under 44 is the best bet to place, giving it an expected ROI of 6.2%. This makes plenty of sense for the Bears, as the under is 8-5 for them this season. They will look to run the ball with efficiency tonight, controlling the clock and keeping the Vikings offense off the field. As for Minnesota, the over is hitting for them often, but Cousins’ 14 touchdowns to nine turnovers in 10 Monday Night Football games could lead to too many mistakes.
NFL Best Bet: Under 44
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