The line opened with the Bears as -2 favorites and currently sits at Bears +3.5 underdogs at home. I initially leaned towards the Vikings, but I feel like this line is off due to recency bias. The Vikings are on a 3-game win streak after finding their new identity, which is to run Dalvin Cook until the wheels fall off. Meanwhile, the Bears have lost 3-games straight, as their offense continues to struggle to produce points. My favorite play on the board is actually the under at 43.5, because I expect this game to be a war of attrition.

Chicago Bears vs. Minnesota Vikings Best Bet: UNDER 43.5.

Playing the spread, I lean towards the home underdog Chicago Bears +3.5.

Player Props: Kyle Rudolph Under 28.5.

I wouldn’t touch Rudolph’s over/under on receptions, but I like the under on his yardage as I expect Kirk Cousin’s to struggle in primetime.

First Touchdown: Dalvin Cook +350.

This is extremely chalky, but who else would you bank on scoring first?  Cook has been absolutely electric, scoring 13 total touchdowns in 7 games played on the season. I don’t mind hedging on the other side of the ball with Jimmy Graham at +1200 on DraftKings (odds boost). Graham leads the Chicago Bears with 5 receiving touchdowns on the season, and appears to be Nick Foles favorite redzone target.