NFL Prop Bets: Chicago Bears vs Minnesota Vikings - Week 1

The Minnesota Vikings (0-0) face the Chicago Bears (0-0) at Soldier Field for Week 1. Let's take a look at the NFL Prop Bets for Monday's matchup. The Bears are favored to win at -121, currently marked as 1.5-point favorites, while the Vikings are at +100.

The total points line is set at 44.5, with OVER at -110 and UNDER at -110, meaning the implied expected score for the game is 23-22 Chicago.

  • The Vikings (-115) had an 11-6-1 ATS record last season, while the Bears (-106) held a record of 9-7-1.

Points on the board

  • The Vikings averaged 25.4 points per game last season (9th in the league). Comparatively, the Bears averaged only 18.2 (28th).
  • Defensively, the Vikings conceded 19.5 points per game last season (5th in the league), while the Bears gave up an average of 21.8 points (13th).

Moving the chains

  • With an average of 346.9, the Vikings ranked 12th in the league for total yards per game last season. Comparatively, the Bears ranked 32nd with just 283.5 yards per game.
  • In terms of yards allowed, the Vikings gave up 335.4 per game last season (16th in the league), outperforming the Bears, who have allowed an average of 354.2 (27th).

Ascendency in the air

  • The Vikings averaged 237.8 passing yards per game last season (6th in the league). Comparatively, the Bears' defense gave up 217.9 passing yards per game (16th) last season.
  • Meanwhile, the Bears averaged 181.5 passing yards per game last season (31st in the league), while the Vikings' defense gave up 242.0 passing yards per game (28th) during the 2024 season.

Advantage on the ground

  • Looking at the ground game, the Vikings averaged 109.1 rushing yards per game last season (T19th in the league). Conversely, the Bears gave up 136.3 rushing yards per game (28th).
  • On the other hand, the Bears recorded an underwhelming 102.0 rushing yards per game last season (25th in the league). As such, it could be a massive struggle in this part of the game against the Vikings, who allowed just 93.4 rushing yards per game (2nd).

Protecting the ball

  • Looking at their ability to force turnovers, the Vikings recorded 33 total takeaways last season (T1st in the league), while the Bears recorded 24 (T10th).
  • On offense, the Vikings recorded 21 total giveaways last season (T17th in the league), while the Bears recorded 16 (T8th).

First to Score

The Vikings are -110 to score first, while the Bears are -121.

  • The Vikings scored first in nine of their 18 games last season.
  • The Bears scored first in two of their 17 games last season.

Which team will score the first touchdown?

  • The Vikings recorded the first touchdown in 11 of their 18 games last season.
  • The Bears recorded the first touchdown in five of their 17 games last season.

First Scoring Play

    Play Frequency Odds
    Minnesota Touchdown5 / 18
    Minnesota Field Goal4 / 18
    Minnesota Safety0 / 18
    Chicago Touchdown2 / 17
    Chicago Field Goal0 / 17
    Chicago Safety0 / 17

Which team will get a quick start?

The Vikings are -106 to be the first team to reach 10 points, while the Bears are -121.

  • The Vikings were the first to score 10 points in 15 of their 18 games last season.
  • The Bears were the first to score 10 points in five of their 17 games last season.

First Quarter Moneyline

  • The Vikings had a 10-5-3 first quarter W/L/T record last season, while the Bears held a record of 2-12-3.

Last Time They Met

The Vikings recorded a 30-12 victory over the Bears at U.S. Bank Stadium when these teams last met in Week 15, 2024.