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Minnesota Vikings vs Chicago Bears: A NFC East matchup

The Minnesota Vikings are visiting the Chicago Bears at Lincoln Soldier Field on Sunday.

The Vikings have a promising season

The Minnesota Vikings are second in the NFC North with an 8-2 record, including 4-1 on the road. They have won the last three games and are coming off a 23-13 win over the Tennessee Titans. Sam Darnold was 20 of 32, threw for 246 yards and two touchdowns. Andrew Van Ginkel had his two sacks on back-to-back plays as Minnesota finished with five.

The Bears are in a freefall

The Chicago Bears are at the bottom of the NFC North with a 4-6 record, including 4-2 at home. They have lost the last four games and are coming off a 20-19 loss to the Green Bay Packers. The Bears had a chance to win the game as time expired but Cairo Santos’ kick from 46 yards was blocked. Caleb Williams was 23 of 31 for 231 yards.

Betting Trends

The Bears are 1-4 SU in their last 5 games overall, 2-14 SU in their last 16 games against teams from the NFC North and 4-2 SU in their last 6 games played in Week 12. They are 8-1 ATS in their last 9 home games and 8-3 ATS in their last 11 games against teams from the NFC. Chicago has played under the total point line in 4 of their last 5 games overall, 4 of their last 6 games against Minnesota, their last 5 games against the Vikings and 6 of their last 7 games played in November. The Vikings are 8-2 SU in their last 10 games overall, 5-1 SU in their last 6 games against the Bears and 4-1 SU in their last 5 games on the road. They are 7-3 ATS in their last 10 games overall, 6-3 ATS in their last 9 games against the Bears and 1-5 ATS in their last 6 games against teams from the NFC North. Minnesota has played under the total point line in 7 of their last 10 games opverall and their last 5 visits to Chicago and has gone over in 6 of their last 8 games against teams from the NFC.

Prediction and Conclusion

The Vikings and the Bears are going to the NFC North matchup with completely different momentum. The Vikings have surprised many with their excellent season, and they have a shot to even win the division. The Bears, on the other hand, have lost four straight games and have slim chances to stop the bleeding against the Vikings. Sam Darnold has posted a 100.0 passer rating in 10 starts this season for the Vikings. He has completed a career-best 67.9% of his passes for 2,387 yards, 19 touchdowns, and 10 interceptions. The next touchdown pass will mark a career high for him, and there is no doubt that he will achieve that in Chicago. Justin Jefferson is another valuable asset for Minnesota, as he has 59 catches for 912 yards and five touchdowns. Minnesota will have full control of this game and will cover the -3.5-point spread.