The Minnesota Vikings (12-4) visit Soldier Field to take on the Chicago Bears (3-13) on Jan. 8. Kickoff is scheduled for 1:00pm EST in Chicago.
The Vikings are betting favorites in Week 18, with the spread sitting at -4 (-110).
The Vikings vs. Bears Over/Under is 45.5 total points for the game.
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Vikings vs. Bears Prediction for Week 18
Based on recent trends, the winning team model predicts the Vikings will win this Week 18 game with 62.3% confidence.
Based on recent against-the-spread trends, the model predicts the Vikings will cover the spread this Week 18 with 61.0% confidence.
Both predictions factor in up-to-date player injuries for both the Vikings and Bears, plus offensive & defensive matchups, recent games and key player performances this season.
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Best Vikings Player Prop Bets Today
We’ve highlighted some favorite NFL player prop bets for Vikings players for Week 18, looking at profitable historical betting trends:
- Kirk Cousins has hit the Pass Attempts Over in 12 of his last 15 games (+8.60 Units / 50% ROI)
- Justin Jefferson has hit the Receiving Yards Over in 12 of his last 17 games (+6.25 Units / 31% ROI)
- Justin Jefferson has hit the Receptions Over in 7 of his last 9 games (+5.35 Units / 55% ROI)
- Dalvin Cook has hit the Receiving Yards Under in 12 of his last 17 games (+5.30 Units / 24% ROI)
- T.J. Hockenson has hit the Receptions Over in his last 5 away games (+5.20 Units / 79% ROI)
Best Bears Player Prop Best Bets Today
And here are some top NFL player prop bets for Bears players for Week 18, looking at profitable historical betting trends:
- Justin Fields has hit the Rushing Yards Over in 12 of his last 13 games (+10.80 Units / 73% ROI)
- Chase Claypool has hit the Receiving Yards Under in 12 of his last 15 games (+8.25 Units / 44% ROI)
- David Montgomery has hit the Receptions Over in his last 5 games (+6.15 Units / 111% ROI)
- Cole Kmet has hit the Receptions Over in his last 5 games at home (+5.95 Units / 105% ROI)
- Justin Fields has hit the Passing Yards Under in 7 of his last 8 games (+5.55 Units / 54% ROI)
Vikings Best Bets for Week 18:
- The Minnesota Vikings have covered the 4Q Spread in 14 of their last 17 games (+10.65 Units / 55% ROI)
- The Minnesota Vikings have hit the Moneyline in 13 of their last 17 games (+10.30 Units / 35% ROI)
- The Minnesota Vikings have hit the 2H Game Total Over in 10 of their last 11 games (+9.00 Units / 75% ROI)
- The Minnesota Vikings have hit the 4Q Moneyline in 12 of their last 17 games (+8.70 Units / 40% ROI)
- The Minnesota Vikings have hit the Game Total Over in 11 of their last 14 games (+7.70 Units / 50% ROI)
Bears Best Bets for Week 18:
- The Chicago Bears have hit the 1Q Game Total Over in 12 of their last 15 games (+8.45 Units / 49% ROI)
- The Chicago Bears have hit the 2Q Game Total Over in 8 of their last 10 games (+6.90 Units / 59% ROI)
- The Chicago Bears have hit the Game Total Over in 8 of their last 10 games (+5.80 Units / 53% ROI)
- The Chicago Bears have hit the 1Q Moneyline in 7 of their last 17 games (+5.50 Units / 30% ROI)
- The Chicago Bears have hit the 3Q Game Total Over in 7 of their last 9 games (+4.60 Units / 42% ROI)
Vikings Against the Spread (ATS) Record
Against the spread this NFL season, the Vikings have gone 6-9 (-3.9 Units / -22.1% ROI).
- Vikings are 12-4 when betting on the Moneyline for +9.3 Units / 33.94% ROI
- Vikings are 11-5 when betting the Over for +5.5 Units / 31.25% ROI
- Vikings are 5-11 when betting the Under for -7.1 Units / ROI
Bears Against the Spread (ATS) Record
Against the spread this NFL season, the Bears have gone 5-10 (-6.1 Units / -34.46% ROI).
- Bears are 3-13 when betting on the Moneyline for -7.05 Units / -40.99% ROI
- Bears are 10-6 when betting the Over for +3.4 Units / 19.32% ROI
- Bears are 6-10 when betting the Under for -5 Units / -28.41% ROI
Minnesota Vikings: Keys to the Game vs. the Chicago Bears
The Vikings are 6-2 (.750) when allowing less than 3 sacks this season — tied for eighth-best in NFL. The Bears have averaged just 1.2 sacks per game over that time span — worst in NFL.
The Vikings are undefeated (9-0) when within 7 points at the two minute warning this season — tied for best in NFL; League Avg: .492.
The Vikings are undefeated (11-0) when favorites this season — best in NFL; League Avg: .645.
The Vikings are undefeated (8-0) when within 7 points entering the 4th quarter this season — best in NFL; League Avg: .496.
Chicago Bears: Keys to the Game vs. the Minnesota Vikings
The Bears are winless (0-2) when sacking the QB 3 or more times this season — worst in NFL; League Avg: .615.
The Bears are 1-7 (.125) when within 7 points at the two minute warning this season — 2nd-worst in NFL; League Avg: .492.