Bears vs Vikings Prediction and Preview - NFL Week 12, 2024
Last updated: Nov 21, 2024, 6:31AM | Published: Nov 18, 2024, 12:30AM
The Chicago Bears will take on the Minnesota Vikings in NFL Week 12 action at Soldier Field on Monday, commencing at 5:00am AEDT.
This article features Stats Insider's prediction and tips for the Bears vs Vikings game, as well as the latest betting odds and touchdown scorer tips.
Who Will Win?
Based on trusted machine learning and data, Stats Insider has simulated the outcome of Monday's Chicago vs Minnesota NFL game 10,000 times.
Our independent predictive analytics model currently gives the Vikings a 64% chance of defeating the Bears in Week 12 of the NFL season.
Bears vs Vikings: Odds
The current Bet365 betting odds in Australia for Monday's NFL game at Soldier Field are shown here:
- Head to Head: Bears $2.55, Vikings $1.54
- Line: Bears +3.5 ($1.91), Vikings -3.5 ($1.91)
- Total (Over/Under 39.5 Points): Over $1.91, Under $1.91
Odds are correct at the time of publication and subject to change.
Looking at the latest head-to-head odds, Bet365 currently has the Bears at $2.55 and the Vikings at $1.54.
The Bears are 3.5-point underdogs against the Vikings, with odds of $1.91 available at Bet365.
For the favourite Vikings (-3.5) to cover the line, Bet365 offers odds of $1.91.
The over/under for total points scored is set at 39.5 with Bet365, which has odds of $1.91 for the over and $1.91 for the under.
According to Stats Insider's analytics model, the bookmakers have got it right and both the Bears and the Vikings have a 50% chance of covering the line.
The 39.5-point over/under is expected to is also considered an equal 50-50 chance of hitting.
Bears vs Vikings: Betting Tips
- Head to Head: Minnesota at $1.54 with Bet365
- Line: Vikings -3.5 at $1.91 with Bet365
- Total Points: Over 39.5 at $1.91 with Bet365
Bears vs Vikings: Prediction
Stats Insider's predicted final score for Bears vs Vikings at Soldier Field in Week 12 is the Vikings winning 21-18.
This prediction is based on each team's average score from 10,000 game simulations.
Stats Insider provides full coverage of the Chicago vs Minnesota game in Week 12, including data-driven predictions and live win probabilitiestips.
Bears vs Vikings: TD Scorer Tips
Who will score an anytime touchdown in Bears vs Vikings? The data is in.
According to Stats Insider, Minnesota's Aaron Jones is the most likely player to score the first TD in Bears vs Vikings.
Jones has a 13.9% chance of scoring the first TD at Soldier Field, while the Vikings RB has a 48.2% chance of scoring an anytime touchdown.
Scroll down for our full list of first touchdown scorer and anytime touchdown scorer probabilities.
First Touchdown Scorer Tips
Bears First TD Tips
- D'Andre Swift: 8.9% probability
- DJ Moore: 6.9% probability
- Rome Odunze: 6.5% probability
- Roschon Johnson: 6.4% probability
- Keenan Allen: 5.9% probability
Vikings First TD Tips
- Aaron Jones: 13.9% probability
- Justin Jefferson: 8.7% probability
- T.J. Hockenson: 7.1% probability
- Jordan Addison: 6.6% probability
- Cam Akers: 4.6% probability
Anytime Touchdown Scorer Tips
Bears Anytime TD Tips
- D'Andre Swift: 35.7% probability
- DJ Moore: 27.1% probability
- Rome Odunze: 26.3% probability
- Roschon Johnson: 26.3% probability
- Keenan Allen: 24.8% probability
Vikings Anytime TD Tips
- Aaron Jones: 48.2% probability
- Justin Jefferson: 34.3% probability
- T.J. Hockenson: 27.5% probability
- Jordan Addison: 26.2% probability
- Cam Akers: 19.0% probability
Bears-Vikings Projected Player Stats
Of the starting quarterbacks, the Bears' Caleb Williams is projected for 194 passing yards, while the Vikings' Sam Darnold is expected to throw for 240 yards.
Bears Starting QB
- Caleb Williams: 194 projected passing yards
Vikings Starting QB
- Sam Darnold: 240 projected passing yards
Bears Rushing Yards
- D'Andre Swift: 58 projected yards
- Roschon Johnson: 27 projected yards
- Caleb Williams: 18 projected yards
Vikings Rushing Yards
- Aaron Jones: 71 projected yards
- Cam Akers: 22 projected yards
- Sam Darnold: 10 projected yards
Bears Receiving Yards
- DJ Moore: 55 projected yards
- Keenan Allen: 39 projected yards
- Rome Odunze: 38 projected yards
- Cole Kmet: 27 projected yards
- D'Andre Swift: 15 projected yards
Vikings Receiving Yards
- Justin Jefferson: 76 projected yards
- T.J. Hockenson: 46 projected yards
- Jordan Addison: 42 projected yards
- Jalen Nailor: 24 projected yards
- Josh Oliver: 24 projected yards
Remember, our model updates regularly, so refresh this article for the latest betting tips before the Chicago vs Minnesota game.
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Bears vs Vikings: Week 12 Essential Details
The NFL Week 12 game between the Bears and Vikings at Soldier Field is scheduled to commence at 5:00am AEDT on Monday.
- Teams: Chicago Bears vs Minnesota Vikings
- Date: Monday 25 November 2024
- Time: 5:00am AEDT
- Venue: Soldier Field
All dates and times mentioned in this article are in Australian Eastern Daylight Time (AEDT), unless otherwise stated.
Conclusion
Our Chicago vs Minnesota predictions are the result of 10,000 data-driven simulations of the game, carefully curated by our team of expert data scientists and analysts. We use the latest in predictive analytics technology and machine learning to ensure our NFL tips are accurate and reliable, giving you the knowledge you need to make informed decisions with confidence.
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