Bears vs. Vikings Week 2 Dunkel NFL Picks, Predictions and Odds

In a matchup of two division rivals, the Chicago Bears (1-0) will meet the Minnesota Vikings (1-0). The Bears are the favorites, expected to win by at least a field goal but less than a touchdown (currently -5.5). The total for this one is set at 48.5 points.

With 361.8 yards allowed per game on defense, which ranked fourth-worst in the NFL, the Bears had to lean on their sixth-ranked offense (369.5 yards per contest) to keep them competitive last season. The Vikings struggled on offense last season, ranking fifth-worst in the NFL (275.0 yards per game). However, they ranked third-best defensively, surrendering just 282.6 yards per game.

Bears vs. Vikings Odds and Game Time

• Date: Sunday, September 20, 2026
• Time: 1 p.m. ET
• City: Chicago, Illinois
• Venue: Soldier Field
• Total: 48.5 points
• Spread: Bears -5.5
• Moneyline: Bears (-218), Vikings (+180)

How to watch Bears vs. Vikings

• TV Channel: FOX

Betting the Over/Under: Bears vs. Vikings

• The Bears' 17 games last season went over this contest's total of 48.5 points eight times.
• Last season, the combined scoring went over the point total eight times in Bears games.
• The Vikings and their opponents combined to score more than 48.5 points in five of 17 games last season.
• Last season, eight Minnesota games went over the point total.
• These two teams scored a combined 46.1 points per game last season, 2.4 fewer points than the over/under for this matchup.
• Opponents of these teams combined to score 44 points per game last year, 4.5 fewer points than this contest's total.

Betting the Spread: Bears vs. Vikings

• Chicago put together a 10-7-0 record against the spread last season.
• Chicago was favored by 5.5 points or more once last season, and covered the spread.
• The Vikings compiled a 9-8-0 ATS record last year.
• When playing as at least 5.5-point underdogs last season, Minnesota had an ATS record of 3-2.
• The Bears were 6-2 overall, and 5-3 against the spread, at home last season.
• At home last year, as 5.5-point favorites or greater, Chicago was unbeaten ATS (1-0).
• On the road last season, the Vikings were 5-4 against the spread, and 5-4 overall.
• Minnesota had two wins ATS (2-2) away from home as 5.5-point underdogs or more.

Betting the Moneyline: Bears vs. Vikings

• Chicago won 85.7% of the games last season when it was favored on the moneyline (6-1).
• The Vikings were underdogs nine times last season and won four of those games.
• Chicago won all three games it played as a moneyline favorite with odds of -218 or shorter.
• Minnesota had a record of 3-3 in games where bookmakers had them as underdogs of at least +180 on the moneyline.
• Based on this contest's moneyline, the Bears' implied win probability is 68.6%.

Dunkel Prediction for Bears vs. Vikings

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