Bears vs Vikings NFL Pick: Will Bears Kick Off 2025 Campaign With A Win? (Sep 8)

• The Bears finished last in their division with a 5-12 record last season.
• The Vikings finished one game behind the Lions with a 14-3 win-loss total in 2024.
• These teams previously squared off on Dec. 16, 2024, with the Vikings claiming a 30-12 victory.

The lone game on Monday’s NFL slate features the Chicago Bears hosting the Minnesota Vikings. Who has the edge in our Bears vs Vikings pick?

Bears Aim To Bounce Back From Dismal 2024

Chicago began last season with four wins in their first six outings, giving its fan base early hopes about qualifying for a playoff berth.

But reality set in, as Da Bears dropped their next 10 games, before concluding a disappointing season with a 24-22 win against the Green Bay Packers.

Sure, a win over a division rival that has dominated them over the past decade was an accomplishment. However, it hardly masks the fact that the Bears are an afterthought in both their division as well as the NFC conference as a whole.

Minnesota Hopes J.J. McCarthy Can Lead Team To Another Playoff Appearance

Meanwhile, the Vikings finished the season with an impressive 14 wins. But it wasn’t enough to prevent them from having to open the playoffs on the road against the Los Angeles Rams. And in that contest, the Rams’ defense was dominant, recording nine sacks, while allowing just 245 passing yards.

Sam Darnold, who had his best season a pro, took his talents to Seattle. Given that fact, the Vikings are hoping J.J. McCarthy can step up and lead the offense after missing his entire rookie season with an injury.

Bears vs Vikings NFL Pick

It is hardly a shock that Minnesota enters this divisional tilt as a 1.5-point favorite. Here are a few betting trends to consider for both teams ahead of this Week 1 matchup.

• The Bears are 1-10 straight-up (SU) in their last 11 games.
• Chicago is 0-5 in its previous five home outings against Minnesota.
• The Vikings are 9-2 across their last 11 contests.
• Minnesota has knocked off Chicago seven times in the previous eight matchups in this series.

With these trends in mind, look for Minnesota to remain dominant in this head-to-head matchup.