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Minnesota Vikings vs Chicago Bears Predictions

Sunday, September 20, 2026 at 1:00pm EST at Soldier Field, Chicago, IL

Minnesota

Vikings

Spread +4.5
@
Chicago

Bears

Spread -4.5
50% 50%
Spread Minnesota Vikings +4.5 Chicago Bears -4.5
Moneyline Minnesota Vikings +180 Chicago Bears -218
Total Over 47.5 (-105) Under 47.5 (-115)

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Vikings vs. Bears Prediction: Pass at Chicago -4.5

Analysis updated September 20, 2026 at 5:12 AM CDT

The SPF market favors Chicago. That makes the Bears the tentative winner pick, but it doesn't establish a worthwhile bet.

Price and betting outlook

SPF lists Chicago at -4.5 and -205 on the moneyline against Minnesota. The Bears must win by at least five points to cover; their moneyline requires a $205 stake to profit $100. Without confirmed starters, injury updates or current performance information, neither price supports a wager.

Sofascore, a live-score service, lists this Week 2 matchup at Soldier Field on September 20, with kickoff at 1 p.m. EDT.

Minnesota is +4.5 and +170, but the lack of a football case for Chicago doesn't make the Vikings a value bet. The total is 47.5, with over -118 and under -102. There's no supported scoring projection to justify either side of that market. Pass.

Pick Chicago Bears
Confidence low
Betting lean Pass
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