by Rod Pearson
Saturday, Nov 25, 2023
Game Time: 8:15 pm ET, Monday, November 27, 2023
Venue: U.S. Bank Stadium, Minneapolis, MN
Where to Watch: ESPN, ABC
Opening Odds at USA Sportsbooks
DraftKings: Point Spread: Bears +3, Vikings -3; Over/Under: 43 points
Bet365: Point Spread: Bears +3, Vikings -3; Over/Under: 43 points
BetMGM: Point Spread: Bears +3, Vikings -3; Over/Under: 43 points
Season Record
Chicago Bears: 3-8 (4th place, NFC North)
Minnesota Vikings: 6-5 (2nd place, NFC North)
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Chicago Bears: lost their last game on the road against the Detroit Lions 31-26.
Minnesota Vikings: lost their last game on the road against the Denver Broncos 21-20.
Chicago Bears vs Minnesota Vikings Preview and Analysis
The Bears are entering this game with a 3-8 record overall and they have a 0-3 record in their divisional games too. They are 2-3 in their home games, 1-5 in their road games, and they are also 0-0 in their neutral site games this season, but they will be on the road for this game. They lost their last game against the Detroit Lions 31-26. Justin Fields was the starting QB and he completed 16/23 passes for 169 passing yards, 1 touchdown, and 0 interceptions. Justin Fields led the team in rushing yards with 104. D. J. Moore led the receivers with 96 receiving yards on 7 receptions and 1 TD. T. J. Edwards led the defense in that game with 5 solo tackles and 4 assisted tackles while Jack Sanborn and Montez Sweat each led the defense in sacks with 1. T. J. Edwards, Tremaine Edmunds, and Tyrique Stevenson each came away with 1 interception for them in that game.
The Vikings are entering this game with a 6-5 record overall and they have a 2-0 record in their divisional games too. They are 2-3 in their home games, 4-2 in their road games, and they are also 0-0 in their neutral site games this season, but they will be at home for this game. They lost their last game against the Denver Broncos 21-20. Joshua Dobbs was the starting QB and he completed 20/32 passes for 221 passing yards, 1 touchdown, and 1 interception. Alexander Mattison led the team in rushing yards with 81. T.J. Hockenson led the receivers with 55 receiving yards on 4 receptions. Ivan Pace Jr. led the defense in that game with 6 solo tackles and 3 assisted tackles while D.J. Wonnum and Danielle Hunter each led the defense in sacks with 1. No one on the defense came away with an interception for them in that game.
Bears vs Vikings Prediction
The current betting odds have the Vikings listed as a 3 point favorite in this game according to Draftkings Sportsbook. The Vikings are 6-5 overall this season and after getting off to one of the worst starts in the NFL this season, they have turned things around as they are now one of the hottest teams in the NFL. They did lose their game against the Broncos last week but they only lost by 1 point on the road. They are back at home for this game and Josh Dobbs has been doing wonders in this Vikings offense since getting there. Meanwhile, the Bears are only 3-8 overall this season but they did look a lot better in their game last week. Justin Fields came back from injury in that game and they were in complete control for 3 quarters against the Lions, but they have been having defensive problems all season with points and yards given up and their defense found a way to blow a 2 score lead in that game to lose by 5 points in the end. The Bears have struggled all season with bad defense but they are also a team that just can't get out of their own way which will get themselves into trouble against this red hot Vikings team at home. The best way to place a bet here is on the Vikings to cover the spread in this game.
Bears Vikings Prediction: Our NFL Pick for Monday, November 27, 2023 (8:15 pm ET start time) is Vikings 27 Bears 20.
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NFL Betting Trends
Chicago Bears: 15-27 ATS in all games. 3-9 ATS in games where the line is +3 to -3. 3-12 ATS versus division opponents. 9-4 OVER in a road game where the total is between 42.5 and 49 points. 10-5 OVER after allowing 30 points or more last game.
Minnesota Vikings: 33-20 ATS as a home favorite of 3 points or less. 6-1 ATS after a loss by 6 or less points. 7-0 ATS after allowing 75 or less rushing yards last game. 10-4 OVER as a home favorite. 11-5 OVER in a home game where the total is between 42.5 and 49 points.
Key Injuries
Chicago Bears: L. Patrick (OL) Prob Mon - Back. K. Blasingame (FB) Prob Mon - Shoulder. L. Borom (OL) Ques Mon - Illness. D. Foreman (RB) Ques Mon - Ankle. N. Sewell (LB) Ques Mon - Knee.
Minnesota Vikings: N. Mullens (QB) Prob Mon - Back. J. Hall (QB) Prob Mon - Concussion. B. Asamoah II (LB) Prob Mon - Ankle. T. Hockenson (TE) Ques Mon - Ribs. M. Davenport (LB) Early Dec - Ankle. A. Evans (CB) Ques Mon - Calf. C. Reed (G) Ques Mon - Foot. J. Jefferson (WR) Ques Mon - Hamstring. D. Lowry (DL) I-R - Pectoral. J. Hicks (LB) Out indefinitely - Leg. C. Akers (RB) I-R - Achilles. K. Cousins (QB) I-R - Achilles. O. Udoh (G) I-R - Quadricep. J. Lynch (DL) I-R - Knee.
Notable Quotes
“The first one put us up nine and the second one meant they had to score two touchdowns. We just didn’t make plays at the end of the game.” - Matt Eberflus after his team’s loss against the Lions in their last game.
“It's hard in this league to go on the road and win. And it’s even harder when you don’t take care of the football like you’re supposed to.” - Josh Dobbs after their loss against the Broncos in their last game.
Starting Lineups
Chicago Bears
WR Moore, DJ
WR St. Brown, Equanimeous
WR Mooney, Darnell
TE Kmet, Cole
QB Fields, Justin
RB Herbert, Khalil
FB Blasingame, Khari
Minnesota Vikings
WR Osborn, K.J.
WR Addison, Jordan
WR Powell, Brandon
TE Hockenson, T.J.
QB Dobbs, Joshua
RB Mattison, Alexander
FB Ham, C.J.
Statistical Leaders
Chicago Bears
Passing: J. Fields (1370)
Rushing: D. Foreman (381)
Receiving: D. Moore (889)
Touchdowns: D. Moore (6)
Minnesota Vikings
Passing: K. Cousins (2331)
Rushing: A. Mattison (542)
Receiving: T. Hockenson (736)
Touchdowns: J. Addison (7)
Coaches:
Chicago Bears: Matt Eberflus (2nd season)
Minnesota Vikings: Kevin O'Connell (2nd season)
Rod Pearson
About the Author:
Rod Pearson has been a rabid sports fan his entire life. He grew up in Ontario, and was skilled in both hockey and baseball, and pitched in an elite baseball league for many years. In 2022, Rod decided to hang up his glove, so that he could write about the sports he loves -- but from a gambling perspective. Join Rod every day as he breaks down the games to find the best betting value.
