NFL Prop Bets: Chicago Bears vs Minnesota Vikings - Week 2
The Minnesota Vikings (1-0) face the Chicago Bears (1-0) at Soldier Field for Week 2. Let's take a look at the NFL Prop Bets for Sunday's matchup.
The total points line is set at 49.5, with OVER at -102 and UNDER at -118, meaning the implied expected score for the game is 28-22 Chicago.
- The Vikings (-110) have a 9-8-1 ATS record since the beginning of last season, while the Bears (-110) hold a record of 13-5-2 across the same span.
- The Vikings have a 9-9-0 O/U record since the beginning of last season (meaning nine games have gone over the total points line and nine have gone under). The Bears have a 10-9-1 O/U record over the same span.
Points on the board
- The Vikings have scored 21.3 points per game since the beginning of last season (21st in the league). Comparatively, the Bears are performing better over the same span, averaging 27.8 (T5th).
- Defensively, the Vikings have conceded just 19.7 points per game since the beginning of last season (8th in the league), while the Bears have given up an average of 25.1 points over that span (24th).
Moving the chains
- With an average of just 273.0, the Vikings rank 28th in the league for total yards per game since the beginning of last season. Comparatively, the Bears rank 3rd with 379.7 yards per game over the same span.
- In terms of yards allowed, the Vikings have given up 290.2 per game since the beginning of last season (5th in the league), outperforming the Bears who have allowed an average of 368.2 (29th).
Ascendency in the air
- The Vikings have recorded an underwhelming 164.8 per game since the beginning of last season (30th in the league). Nevertheless, the Bears may struggle to take advantage of that factor if their own numbers are to go by, having allowed 234.2 passing yards per game (26th) across the same period.
- Meanwhile, the Bears have recorded 227.1 passing yards per game since the beginning of last season (9th in the league), while the Vikings' defense has given up 169.3 passing yards per game (2nd) across the same period.
Advantage on the ground
- Looking at the ground game, the Vikings have recorded 108.2 rushing yards per game since the beginning of last season (25th in the league). Conversely, the Bears are giving up 134.0 rushing yards per game (27th) across the same period.
- On the other hand, the Bears have recorded 152.6 rushing yards per game since the beginning of last season (3rd in the league), while the Vikings are giving up 120.9 rushing yards per game (19th).
Protecting the ball
- Looking at their ability to force turnovers, the Vikings have recorded 23 total takeaways since the beginning of last season (T10th in the league), while the Bears have recorded 36 (1st).
- On offense, the Vikings have recorded 31 total giveaways since the beginning of last season (32nd in the league), while the Bears have taken better care of the ball, recording 12 (1st).
First to Score
- The Vikings have scored first in nine of their 18 games since the beginning of last season.
- The Bears have scored first in 12 of their 20 games since the beginning of last season.
Which team will score the first touchdown?
- The Vikings have recorded the first touchdown in six of their 18 games since the beginning of last season.
- The Bears have recorded the first touchdown in 10 of their 18 games since the beginning of last season.
First Scoring Play
| Play | Frequency | Odds |
|---|---|---|
| Minnesota Touchdown | 4 / 18 | |
| Minnesota Field Goal | 5 / 18 | |
| Minnesota Safety | 0 / 18 | |
| Chicago Touchdown | 7 / 18 | |
| Chicago Field Goal | 5 / 18 | |
| Chicago Safety | 0 / 18 |
Which team will get a quick start?
- The Vikings have been the first to score 10 points in seven of their 18 games since the beginning of last season.
- The Bears have been the first to score 10 points in nine of their 18 games since the beginning of last season.
First Quarter Moneyline
The Bears are favored in the 1st Quarter Moneyline market, currently at -166, while the Vikings are +140.
- The Vikings have an 8-7-3 first quarter W/L/T record since the beginning of last season, while the Bears hold a record of 9-7-4 across the same span.
Last Time They Met
The Bears recorded a 19-17 victory over the Vikings at U.S. Bank Stadium when these teams last met in Week 11, 2025. That result snapped the Vikings' three-game winning streak against the Bears.
