Keep reading to see our NFL week 15 Bears vs Vikings pick and preview. In this article we will outline who will come away with the win and cover the spread.
ABC will broadcast the week 15 NFC North matchup between the Bears and Vikings, which kicks off at 8:00 ET. The Vikings are the heavy favorite with a money line of -323, and the Bears' money line is +256. The Bears are looking to improve on their record, while the Vikings are looking to add to their record. The game is being played at U.S. Bank Stadium in Minneapolis, and the Vikings are favored by -7 points, with the over/under line set at 44 points.
Bears vs. Vikings Matchup At A Glance
- Sport: NFL
- Teams: Chicago Bears at Minnesota Vikings
- Where: Minneapolis at U.S. Bank Stadium
- Date: Monday, December 16th
- Betting Odds MIN -7, CHI +256 | MIN -323 O/U 44

Bears Preview:
After a week 6 win over the Jaguars, the Bears have now lost seven straight games, dropping their record to 4-9. This streak includes a 38-13 loss to the 49ers in week 14, where they failed to cover the spread as 3-point underdogs. Chicago is 0-6 on the road this season but has a 4-3 record at home. In our power rankings, the Bears sit 23rd, and they have a -1.8 average scoring margin.
Chicago is 7-5-1 against the spread, with a 3-1 record as favorites and a 4-4-1 mark as underdogs. Their O/U record is 5-8, with their games averaging 40.9 points compared to an average line of 42.8.
Bears Offense Breakdown
Heading into week 15, the Bears rank 23rd in our offensive power rankings. They are 22nd in the NFL in points per game, averaging 19.5, and they sit last in the league in yards per game with 288.5. Chicago is 14th in passing attempts but 29th in passing yards per game, averaging 182.7. On the ground, they rank 22nd in rushing attempts and 23rd in rushing yards per game, with 105.8. The Bears are 27th in the NFL in third-down conversion percentage, but they have been efficient in the red zone, converting 51.7% of their trips, which ranks 6th in the league.
In week 14, Caleb Williams threw for 134 yards and 2 touchdowns on 17/23 passing, posting a passer rating of 116. However, he was sacked 7 times. DJ Moore led the team with 6 catches for 49 yards. The Bears struggled to run the ball, with D'Andre Swift gaining just 38 yards on 14 carries. Chicago failed to score in the first half and managed only 13 points in the loss to the 49ers.
Bears Team Defense
In their 38-13 loss to the 49ers, the Bears' defense gave up 321 yards through the air, including several big plays, as San Francisco averaged 12.3 yards per attempt. Chicago struggled to get off the field, allowing the 49ers to convert on 50% of their third down attempts. Despite the tough game, the Bears did manage to come up with one interception.
On the ground, the Bears gave up 131 rushing yards on 34 attempts. They also allowed the 49ers to complete 76.9% of their passes and score two passing touchdowns. Chicago's defense managed just one sack and lost the tackles for loss battle.Vikings Preview:
With a 42-21 win over the Falcons in week 14, the Vikings extended their winning streak to six games and improved to 11-2 on the season. Minnesota now has a 100% chance of making the playoffs, but they have just a 10.6% chance of winning the NFC North, as they sit 2-1 in division games and 6-2 in conference play. The Vikings rank 7th in our NFL power rankings heading into week 15.
Against the spread, Minnesota is 8-4-1, with a +7.6 scoring margin. They are 5-4-1 as favorites and 3-0 as underdogs. Their O/U record is 5-8, with their games averaging 44.5 points per game.
Vikings Offense Breakdown
Heading into week 15, the Vikings' offense is 10th in our power rankings, averaging 26.1 points per game, which ranks 9th in the NFL. They also rank 11th in passing yards per game with 351.4, despite being 23rd in passing attempts. Minnesota has been strong in the 1st quarter, averaging 7.1 points, which ranks 2nd in the league. They rank 9th in 3rd-down conversions but are 21st in the NFL in red zone conversion percentage, despite being 6th in red zone attempts.
Sam Darnold has been on fire, posting a passer rating of 157 in week 14, with 347 yards and 5 touchdowns against the Falcons. In week 13, he threw for 235 yards and 2 touchdowns, and in week 12, he had 330 yards and 2 touchdowns. Jordan Addison caught 8 passes for 133 yards and 3 touchdowns in week 14, while Justin Jefferson had 7 catches for 99 yards in week 13.
Vikings Team Defense
In their 42-21 win over the Falcons, the Vikings' defense gave up 338 passing yards on 23 completions. Despite allowing 496 total yards, they managed to force two interceptions and held Atlanta to 1.1 yards per attempt. The Vikings struggled against the run, allowing 158 yards on 32 attempts, and their run defense will need to improve going forward. Additionally, they allowed a 9.1 yards per attempt in the passing game.
Minnesota's defense struggled on third downs, allowing the Falcons to convert 53.8% of their third down attempts. They also had just one sack in the game and lost the tackles for loss battle with -4 compared to Atlanta.Bears vs Vikings Betting Odds, Trends & Analysis
- Through their last ten road games, Chicago has an ATS record of just 4-6. However, their overall record was 1-9 while averaging 15 points per game.
- Through their last five home contests, the Vikings offense has averaged 23 points per game while allowing an average of 21. Minnesota posted an overall record of 4-1 while going 2-2-1 ATS.
- As the betting underdog, the Bears have an ATS mark of just 4-5-1 in their last ten games. Chicago posted a straight up mark of 1-9 in these matchups.
- Going back to their previous ten games as the favorite, Minnesota has an ATS mark of 5-4-1 while going 8-2 straight up.
Bears vs Vikings Free Pick
- KnupSports.com Free Betting Pick: Bears +7 Be sure to check out our other NFL Football betting previews for this week. KnupSports.com also updates their sports betting picks page daily with plays across all sports.