The Minnesota Vikings (-125) and Chicago Bears (+105) both have inexperienced quarterbacks. So, expect the ball to be on the ground a lot for this MNF game. New Vikings RB Jordan Mason could be in line for a big game, so consider Mason 50+ rushing yards at +150.
Vikings vs Bears Predictions - 8:15pm EDT - 9/8
- Caleb Williams Under 0.5 Interceptions @ -110 with BetMGM
- Jordan Mason 50+ Rushing Yards @ +150 with BetMGM
- Under 44 Points @ -110 with BetMGM
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Vikings vs Bears Odds
- Spread: Vikings -1.5 (-110)
- Moneyline: Vikings (-125) Bears (+105)
- Total: O/U 44
Vikings vs Bears Picks
Caleb Under Control - Caleb Williams Under 0.5 Interceptions (-110)
Chicago Bears QB Caleb Williams had an up-and-down NFL rookie season. After leading the Bears to a 4-2 record in the first six weeks of the 2024 season, the Bears went just 1-10. Williams led the league in sacks taken, with 68.
While he undoubtedly held on to the ball too long, his offensive line certainly deserves part of the blame. So, the Bears went out in the offseason and signed center Drew Dalman and traded for guards Joe Thuney and Jonah Jackson.
With an improved offensive line, Williams should hypothetically have more time to make correct reads and improve his accuracy. Even while constantly under pressure, the former USC QB only threw interceptions in four of his 17 games.
With offensive mastermind Ben Johnson as the Bears’ new head coach and an improved O-Line, Williams could kick off his season without throwing a pick. So, take Williams under 0.5 interceptions at -110 odds.
- Vikings vs Bears Pick 1: Caleb Williams Under 0.5 Interceptions @ (-110) with BetMGM
Air Jordan - Jordan Mason 50+ Rushing Yards (+150)
The Minnesota Vikings acquired former San Francisco 49ers running back in March in a trade. Mason’s 2024 season was injury-plagued, but when he was healthy, he had some big games.
The Vikings already have a 1000-yard rusher on their team, in Aaron Jones. While Jones is undoubtedly a leader on the team, his role could be reduced with Mason in town.
Mason rushed for 50+ yards in each of his first seven games last season and averaged an impressive 5.2 yards per carry in 2024. With Vikings QB J.J. McCarthy making his NFL debut after not playing in a meaningful game for 20 months, the ball could be on the ground a lot.
If 30 carries are distributed between Jones and Mason, it’s easy to see the latter picking up 50 yards. So, +150 odds on Mason to rush for 50 yards are very appealing.
- Vikings vs Bears Pick 2: Jordan Mason 50+ Rushing Yards @ (+150) with BetMGM
Prepare for a Defensive Battle - Under 44 Points (-110)
With two inexperienced QBs facing off against each other tonight, both teams could have trouble moving the ball in the air. That’ll certainly be the case if pass rushers on both sides can get to J.J. McCarthy and Caleb Williams.
The ball could be on the ground quite a lot, and that doesn’t exactly scream shootout. The Vikings also only allowed 19.9 points per game last season, a figure that ranked fourth in the NFL.
The Bears managed to put together a top-half defense as well, at 21.2 points allowed per game. Notably, just one of the last five meetings between these NFC North rivals has finished with 44 or more points scored.
That said, we’re going with under 44 points scored (-110) in a Monday Night Football defensive battle.
- Vikings vs Bears Pick 3: Under 44 @ -110 with BetMGM
Vikings vs Bears Start Time
It’s a night of debuts on Monday Night Football as the Chicago Bears host the Minnesota Vikings. Former Lions offensive coordinator Ben Johnson will make his NFL head coaching debut with the Bears. Meanwhile, Vikings QB J.J. McCarthy is also making his NFL debut.
Vikings vs Bears Game Details
- Start Time: 8:15pm EDT
- Location: Soldier Field
- Address: 1410 Special Olympics Dr, Chicago, IL 60605
- TV, Streaming: ABC, ESPN, Fubo, NFL+, Hulu, SlingTV, YouTube TV