Vikings vs. Bears Week 18 Prediction and Odds - Jan 8, 2023

NFL Week 18 action continues on Sunday at 1:00PM ET as the favored Minnesota Vikings lock horns with the Chicago Bears at Soldier Field.

Dimers' free betting picks for Vikings vs. Bears, as well as game predictions, betting odds and projected player stats, are featured in this article.

Who will win Vikings vs. Bears?

Based on advanced computer power and data, Dimers.com has simulated Sunday's Vikings-Bears NFL game 10,000 times.

Dimers' famous predictive analytics model, DimersBOT, gives the Vikings a 76% chance of getting the W against the Bears in Week 18 of the NFL season.

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Vikings vs. Bears Week 18 Odds

• Spread: Bears +6.5 (-105), Vikings -6.5 (-110)
• Moneyline: Bears +222, Vikings -275
• Total: Over/Under 43 (-110/-110)

Point Spread, Moneyline and Over/Under

The Bears are currently +6.5 underdogs against the Vikings, with -105 at FanDuel Sportsbook the best odds currently available.

For the favored Vikings (-6.5) to cover the spread, PointsBet has the best odds currently on offer at -110.

Caesars Sportsbook currently has the best moneyline odds for the Bears at +222. That means you can bet $100 to profit $222, earning a total payout of $322, if they win.

On the other hand, PointsBet currently has the best moneyline odds for the Vikings at -275, where you can risk $275 to win $100, for a total payout of $375, if they come out on top.

The Over/Under sits at 43 with DraftKings Sportsbook, which currently has the best odds for the Over at -110, as well as the best odds for the Under at -110.

As always, check out all of the sportsbooks that are available in your state for the best NFL odds and lines.

According to DimersBOT, the Vikings (-6.5) are a 54% chance of covering the spread, while the Over/Under total of 43 points is a 51% chance of going Under.

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Best Bets for Vikings vs. Bears

• Spread: Vikings -6.5 @ -110 via PointsBet (54% probability)
• Moneyline: Vikings @ -275 via PointsBet (76% probability)
• Total: Under 43 @ -110 via DraftKings Sportsbook (51% probability)

Dimers' best bets are based on complex modeling and betting expertise to help you make more informed investments with the legal sportsbooks in America.

Vikings vs. Bears Prediction

Dimers.com's predicted final score for Minnesota vs. Chicago at Soldier Field in Week 18 has the Vikings winning 24-17.

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Dimers has full coverage of this week's Vikings-Bears matchup in Week 18, including pregame predictions, top betting picks, and live win probabilities.

Vikings vs. Bears Player Props

Who will score an anytime touchdown in Vikings vs. Bears? The data is in.

Listed below are the most likely first touchdown and most likely anytime touchdown scorers for both the Vikings and Bears, as well as player stat projections.

And you know what, we provide this information to you for FREE to help you discover the best prop picks for Sunday's game.

According to DimersBOT, Chicago's David Montgomery is most likely to score the first TD in Vikings vs. Bears.

DimersBOT gives Montgomery an 11.9% chance of scoring the first TD at Soldier Field, while the Bears RB is a 46.9% chance of reaching the end zone at any point in the game.

Scroll down for our complete list of first and anytime TD scorer probabilities.

First Touchdown Scorer Probabilities

Minnesota Vikings

• Justin Jefferson: 10.5% probability
• Dalvin Cook: 8.7% probability
• Adam Thielen: 6.5% probability
• Alexander Mattison: 5.6% probability
• T.J. Hockenson: 5.4% probability

Chicago Bears

• David Montgomery: 11.9% probability
• Cole Kmet: 8.4% probability
• Chase Claypool: 6.3% probability
• Khalil Herbert: 4.4% probability
• Equanimeous St. Brown: 3.8% probability

Anytime Touchdown Scorer Probabilities

Minnesota Vikings

• Justin Jefferson: 40.8% probability
• Dalvin Cook: 35.6% probability
• Adam Thielen: 27.8% probability
• Alexander Mattison: 25.0% probability
• T.J. Hockenson: 23.2% probability

Chicago Bears

• David Montgomery: 46.9% probability
• Cole Kmet: 34.8% probability
• Chase Claypool: 28.4% probability
• Khalil Herbert: 20.6% probability
• Equanimeous St. Brown: 16.3% probability

Vikings-Bears Projected Player Stats

Of the starting quarterbacks, the Vikings' Nick Mullens is projected to have a quiet game with 122 passing yards, while the Bears' Nathan Peterman is expected to throw for just 177 yards.

Vikings Starting QB

• Nick Mullens: 122 projected yards

Bears Starting QB

• Nathan Peterman: 177 projected yards

Vikings Rushing

• Dalvin Cook: 41 projected yards
• Alexander Mattison: 29 projected yards
• Ty Chandler: 19 projected yards

Bears Rushing

• David Montgomery: 50 projected yards
• Khalil Herbert: 49 projected yards
• Nathan Peterman: 10 projected yards

Vikings Receiving

• Justin Jefferson: 72 projected yards
• Adam Thielen: 39 projected yards
• K.J. Osborn: 35 projected yards
• T.J. Hockenson: 30 projected yards
• Alexander Mattison: 17 projected yards

Bears Receiving

• Chase Claypool: 47 projected yards
• Cole Kmet: 37 projected yards
• Equanimeous St. Brown: 27 projected yards
• Dante Pettis: 18 projected yards
• David Montgomery: 18 projected yards

Don't forget, DimersBOT updates regularly, so check this article for any changes to our betting insights before Vikings vs. Bears on Sunday January 8, 2023.

Vikings vs. Bears 2023

The NFL Week 18 action between the Bears and Vikings at Soldier Field is scheduled to commence at 1:00PM ET.

• Who: Minnesota Vikings vs. Chicago Bears
• Date: Sunday January 8, 2023
• Time: 1:00PM ET / 10:00AM PT
• Venue: Soldier Field

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