The Minnesota Vikings (3-3) will be going for their third win this weekend when they head to the Windy City to take on the Chicago Bears (3-3), Sunday October 19, at Soldier Field for some NFL Week 7 action. NFL oddsmakers at BetUS.com have the Bears as -3 point home favorites over the Vikings with the over/under set at 38 points. Get your Chicago Bears vs Minnesota Vikings NFL Week 7 Picks in now at BetUS.com.
The Bears lost on the road to the Falcons 20-22 after winning two in a row. QB Kyle Orton made 26 of 43 passes for 286 yards with one touchdown pass; he has eight touchdown passes for 1,386 yards and four interceptions in six starts. Their top RB Matt Forte had 20 carries for 76 yards with one touchdown, while WR Devin Hester had 6 catches for 87 yards. The Bears are averaging 24.7 ppg and they give up an average 18.2 ppg. At home they are 1-1 SU where they average 24 ppg and give up 23.5 ppg. Their overall offense is ranked 13th in the league averaging 337 yards a game with their 12th ranked running and passing game. Their overall defense is ranked 12th in the league averaging 310 total yards allowed, thanks to their 5th ranked rush defense that allows 74 yards a game. The Bears are 3-2-1 ATS and 2=4 over/under.
The Vikings recently beat the Lions at home 12-10 for their second straight win. QB Gus Frerotte made 18 of 33 passes for 296 yards with one touchdown pass and an interception; he has three touchdown passes for 988 yards and three interceptions in four starts. WR Bernard Berrian and WR Sidney Rice both were injured last week and aren’t sure if they’ll be ready in Week 7, they’ve combined for five touchdowns. The Vikings are averaging 18.8 ppg and they give up an average 19.8 ppg. On the road they are 1-2 SU where they average 22 ppg and they allow 27 ppg. Their overall offense is ranked 15th in the league averaging 325 total yards a game thanks to their 9th ranked running game that averages 124 yards a game. Their overall defense is ranked 7th in the league allowing 284 yards per-game thanks to their 4th ranked rush defense that gives up an average 73 yards a game. The Vikings are 2-4 ATS and 3-3 over/under.
Recent Trends to Consider:
- Home team is 8-3 ATS in their last 11 meetings.
- Vikings are 1-4 ATS in their last 5 meetings in Chicago.
- Bears are 6-1 ATS in their last 7 games following a ATS loss.
- Vikings are 1-4 ATS in their last 5 vs. NFC North.
- Vikings are 0-4 ATS in their last 4 games following a S.U. win.
Chicago Bears vs Minnesota Vikings NFL Week 7 Picks
When: Sun, Oct 19, 2008 1:00 PM ET
Line: BetUS.com
Pick: Bears -3
Point-Spreads.com Chicago Bears vs Minnesota Vikings NFL Week 7 Picks
The Bottom Line: All the Vikings have is a running game, and they won’t have success going up against the Bears 7th ranked rush defense. Get your Chicago Bears vs Minnesota Vikings NFL Week 7 Picks in now at BetUS.com and receive a 10% sign-up bonus on your initial deposit!
