Vikings vs Bears Prediction and Preview - NFL Week 15, 2024
Last updated: Dec 16, 2024, 3:40AM | Published: Dec 10, 2024, 5:00AM
The Minnesota Vikings will face the Chicago Bears in NFL Week 15 action at U.S. Bank Stadium on Tuesday, beginning at 12:00pm AEDT.
This article features Stats Insider's free betting tips for the Vikings vs Bears game, plus the latest betting odds and touchdown scorer tips.
Who Will Win?
Using trusted computer power and data, Stats Insider has simulated the result of Tuesday's Minnesota vs Chicago NFL game 10,000 times.
Our proven predictive analytics model currently gives the Vikings a 74% chance of winning against the Bears at U.S. Bank Stadium.
Vikings vs Bears: Odds
The latest Bet365 betting odds in Australia for Tuesday's NFL game at U.S. Bank Stadium are listed below:
- Head to Head: Vikings $1.31, Bears $3.60
- Line: Vikings -7 ($1.91), Bears +7 ($1.91)
- Total (Over/Under 44 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 Vikings at $1.31 and the Bears at $3.60.
The Vikings are 7-point favourites against the Bears, with odds of $1.91 available at Bet365.
For the underdog Bears (+7) to cover the line, Bet365 offers odds of $1.91.
The over/under for total points scored is set at 44 with Bet365, which has odds of $1.91 for the over and $1.91 for the under.
According to Stats Insider's model, the Bears (+7) are predicted to cover the line 55% of the time, while the 44-point over/under is expected to is considered an equal 50-50 chance of hitting.
Vikings vs Bears: Betting Tips
- Head to Head: Chicago at $3.60 with Bet365
- Line: Bears +7 at $1.91 with Bet365
- Total Points: Under 44 at $1.91 with Bet365
While the Vikings have a higher chance of winning the game, betting on the Bears to win is our preferred option due to the edge identified when comparing our data-led probabilities to the odds currently on offer.
Making use of the edges seen here at Stats Insider is pivotal to being a profitable punter in the long run.
Vikings vs Bears: Prediction
Stats Insider's predicted final score for Vikings vs Bears at U.S. Bank Stadium in Week 15 is the Vikings prevailing 25-18.
This prediction is based on each team's average score following 10,000 game simulations.
Stats Insider provides full betting coverage of the Minnesota vs Chicago game in Week 15, including data-driven predictions and live win probabilitiestips.
Vikings vs Bears: TD Scorer Tips
Who will score the first touchdown in Vikings vs Bears? The latest data is in.
According to Stats Insider, Minnesota's Aaron Jones is the most likely player to score the first touchdown in Vikings vs Bears.
Jones has a 13.6% chance of scoring the first TD at U.S. Bank Stadium, while the Vikings RB has a 52.3% chance of scoring an anytime touchdown.
Scroll down for the complete list of first touchdown scorer and anytime touchdown scorer probabilities.
First Touchdown Scorer Tips
Vikings First TD Tips
- Aaron Jones: 13.6% probability
- Justin Jefferson: 11.6% probability
- Jordan Addison: 8.6% probability
- T.J. Hockenson: 6.9% probability
- Josh Oliver: 4.1% probability
Bears First TD Tips
- D'Andre Swift: 9.2% probability
- DJ Moore: 8.1% probability
- Keenan Allen: 8.1% probability
- Rome Odunze: 6.9% probability
- Cole Kmet: 5.0% probability
Anytime Touchdown Scorer Tips
Vikings Anytime TD Tips
- Aaron Jones: 52.3% probability
- Justin Jefferson: 46.3% probability
- Jordan Addison: 36.1% probability
- T.J. Hockenson: 30.7% probability
- Josh Oliver: 18.9% probability
Bears Anytime TD Tips
- D'Andre Swift: 38.9% probability
- DJ Moore: 36.4% probability
- Keenan Allen: 35.6% probability
- Rome Odunze: 30.6% probability
- Cole Kmet: 24.2% probability
Vikings-Bears Projected Player Stats
Of the starting quarterbacks, the Vikings' Sam Darnold is projected for 255 passing yards, while the Bears' Caleb Williams is expected to throw for 198 yards.
Vikings Starting QB
- Sam Darnold: 255 projected passing yards
Bears Starting QB
- Caleb Williams: 198 projected passing yards
Vikings Rushing Yards
- Aaron Jones: 73 projected yards
- Cam Akers: 20 projected yards
- Sam Darnold: 11 projected yards
Bears Rushing Yards
- D'Andre Swift: 59 projected yards
- Caleb Williams: 19 projected yards
- DJ Moore: 6 projected yards
Vikings Receiving Yards
- Justin Jefferson: 84 projected yards
- Jordan Addison: 60 projected yards
- T.J. Hockenson: 47 projected yards
- Josh Oliver: 25 projected yards
- Aaron Jones: 20 projected yards
Bears Receiving Yards
- DJ Moore: 71 projected yards
- Keenan Allen: 56 projected yards
- Rome Odunze: 45 projected yards
- Cole Kmet: 35 projected yards
- D'Andre Swift: 15 projected yards
Remember, our model updates regularly, so keep checking this page for the latest betting analysis before the Minnesota vs Chicago match-up.
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Vikings vs Bears: Week 15 Essential Details
The NFL Week 15 match-up between the Vikings and Bears at U.S. Bank Stadium is scheduled to start at 12:00pm AEDT on Tuesday.
- Teams: Minnesota Vikings vs Chicago Bears
- Date: Tuesday 17 December 2024
- Time: 12:00pm AEDT
- Venue: U.S. Bank Stadium
All dates and times in this article are in Australian Eastern Daylight Time (AEDT), unless otherwise stated.
Conclusion
Our Minnesota vs Chicago predictions have been made after running 10,000 data-driven simulations of the game, carefully curated by our team of experienced 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 confidence to make informed decisions.
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