
  <p>Check out our free Bears vs Vikings pick and preview for NFL week 5 game in Minneapolis. See who we like to win and cover the spread in this week's NFL matchup.</p>
  <h2>Bears vs Vikings Pick & Preview- NFL Week 5</h2>
  <p>On Sunday, October 9th at 1:00 PM ET, the Chicago Bears and Minnesota Vikings at U.S. Bank Stadium in Minneapolis, MN. FOX is carrying television coverage the for game. The odds for this week 5 NFC North matchup have the Vikings as the -7.0 point favorite on the spread.</p>
  <h2>Bears vs Vikings Matchup at a Glance</h2>
  <ul><li><b>Sport:</b> NFL</li><li><b>Teams:</b> Chicago Bears at Minnesota Vikings</li><li><b>Where:</b> Minneapolis at U.S. Bank Stadium</li><li><b>Date:</b> Sunday, October 9th</li><li><b>Betting Odds</b> MIN -7.0, CHI +260 | MIN +-325 O/U 44.0</li></ul>
  <h2>Will Justin Fields And The Bears Keep Things Interesting vs Minnesota?</h2>
  <p>Last week, the Bears fell by a score of 20-12 to the New York Giants, giving them a loss in the NFC standings. Chicago lost the game by more than anticipated, as the oddsmakers placed Chicago as 3.0 point underdogs. The team's combined scoring of 32 points, fell below the posted betting line of 39.</p>
  <p>The Bears 12 points was a below average figure compared to last year's squad that averaged 18.29 points per game.</p>
  <p>On the ground, Chicago ended with just 149 rushing yards on 32 attempts. Khalil Herbert led the team with 77 rush yards and did not find the endzone.</p>
  <p>At the quarterback position, Justin Fields ended the game with a passer rating of 76.7 on 174 yards through the air. Not only did Fields struggle to pick up passing yardage, but he was not able to throw for a touchdown. Although Darnell Mooney did not come up with a touchdown grab through the air, he was still productive with 94 yards. Chicago is the 32nd ranked team in passing attempts per game, with an average of 17. This season, 30.59% of the team's offensive plays have come through the pass, placing them 32nd in the NFL.</p>
  <p>This season, the Bears have generated 7 sacks, which is just 29th in the league. However, they could be in line to see this number increase as they are generating hits on the quarterback at a high rate.</p>

  <h2>Will The Vikings Take Care Of Business As Heavy Home Favorite?</h2>
  <p>Last week, the Vikings knocked off the Saints by a score of 28-25, giving them an important win over a NFC opponent. In terms of betting, Minnesota did not cover the spread in their win, as they entered as the -4.0 point favorites. The teams combined for a total of 53 points, which surpassed the over-under betting line of 41.</p>
  <p>Offensively, the Vikings 28 points was better than last year's season average of 25.0 points per game.</p>
  <p>Throughout the game, Minnesota struggled to run the ball, coming up with just 81 yards on 25 attempts. Dalvin Cook led the team with 76 rush yards and did not find the endzone.</p>
  <p>At the quarterback position, Kirk Cousins ended the game with a passer rating of 84.65 on 273 yards through the air. Cousins finished the game with 1 passing TD. Justin Jefferson had a big game in the passing attack, finishing with 147 yards on 10 catches. As a team, Minnesota ranks 13th in the number of pass yards per game, averaging 246.0 per game. Going into the game, the Vikings have thrown a total of 4.0 interceptions, coming on a passing completion percentage of 63.95% (20th).</p>
  <p>Through 4 games, the team's defense has been excellent at getting after the quarterback, with a total of 9 sacks. In addition their qb hit percentage of 10.8% ranks 10.8th in the league.</p>
  <h2>Odds & Free Betting Analysis for this NFL Game</h2>

  <p>As Minnesota faces off with Chicago, they are hoping to carry over last year's momentum, as they defeated the Bears by scores 31-17 and 17-9.</p>
  <p>Over the last 5 matchups between Chicago and Minnesota, the Vikings have won 3 of the last 5 games. The over-under record in these games sits at 3-2, with the average scoring total coming in at 41.2 points.</p>
  <p>The Minnesota Vikings have performed well vs the spread in recent games, going 4-1-0. The Bears offense has averaged 18.6 points per game over the 5 most recent meetings with Minnesota, compared to the Vikings at 22.6.</p>
  <p>In their last 5 games away from home, the Bears have a straight up record of 1-4-0 while going 1-4 vs the spread. The team averaged 18.8 points per game in this stretch.</p>
  <p>Across their last 5 home contests, Minnesota has been good against the spread posting a mark of 3-2. Their overall mark in these games was 4-1, while averaging 28.2 points per game.</p>


  <h2>Bears vs Vikings Pick</h2>
  <ul><li><b>Free Spread Prediction:</b> Vikings -7.0</li></ul>
  <ul><li><b>Free Total Prediction:</b>Under 44.0</li>

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