Vikings vs. Bears Predictions

We have Vikings vs. Bears predictions for Week 1 of the NFL, which is the first Tuesday afternoon game of the season on September 9 at 10:15 am.

The final game of the opening week is Vikings vs. Bears, where the NFC North rivals go to battle at Soldier Field.

Vikings vs. Bears Predictions

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Best Bet

Bears @ $2.08

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It’s now or never for the Bears. They took the first-round pick last year with Caleb Williams, and now they need to produce the goods.

It’s only pre-season form, but they went 4-0, and that could give them confidence. Playing at home is another positive, and they are desperate to beat their division rivals at home on Tuesday.

They might be the underdogs against a Vikings team that always attracts attention with NFL odds. However, the Bears could rely on their defence to keep the likes of Justin Jefferson and Aaron Jones out of the end zone.

There is no doubting that the Vikings have a better team on paper, but the Bears could show heart and show their fans something early in the year.

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Bears H2H, D’Andre Swift Anytime Touchdown Scorer, Caleb Williams Over 200 Passing Yards, Under 44.5 Points @ $12.75

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We had serious doubts about Williams when he the top pick in the draft. He hasn’t yet shown that he’s worthy of that pick, but with a year under his belt, he now needs to show why he was picked ahead of everyone else.

He has a sizable chip on his shoulder, and that could see him post 200+ passing yards. He has a good arm, and if he’s confident, he could lead the Bears to many big passing plays down the field.

One of those passing plays could be a touchdown to D’Andre Swift. He’s our top pick to score a TD at $2.45, and those odds boosts payouts.

Under 44.5 is worth including in NFL picks. It will be a tight defensive game, where field goals could become the norm.

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Best Value Bet

Bears Halftime/Fulltime @ $2.90

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If the Bears are to win, they need to start well. We’re backing them to lead at halftime, and it could be a 10-6 scoreline.

They need to win the defensive battle to get it done, and finishing drives with touchdowns instead of field goals would go a long way to posting a victory against the Vikings.

Given the $2.90 odds, we’re happy with the risk.

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