Vikings vs. Bears Betting Preview 10/30/16

Betting Preview

Three lost fumbles and an interception in the end zone helped the Vikings suffer their first loss of the season. Their offense was shut down by the Eagles. They were stopped three times in side the Eagle 20 yard line and came up empty each time. They lead the league in total defense and give up just 14 points a game. They held their first five opponents to under 17 points a games where they won each time.

The Bears are last in the league in scoring averaging 15.9 a game. They scored over 17 points just once and have lost by 9 points or more in four games. They have had to use Brian Hoyer at quarterback because Jake cutler has been hurt. Their running game hasn’t helped as they average under 88 yards a game and are ranked 25th.

The oddsmakers have the Vikings a 4.5 point favorite with the total at 40.5. According to Covers.com Consensus Analysis 79% of the public think this is a no brainer and are firmly behind Minnesota.

In four of the last six meetings the games have been decided by four points or fewer.

Previous Meetings

12/20/15: Bears 17 @ Vikings 38
11/01/15: Vikings 23 @ Bears 20
12/28/14: Bears 9 @ Vikings 13

Trends

• Vikings are 13-3 ATS in their last 16 road games.
• Under is 12-3-1 in Vikings last 16 road games.
• Favorite is 4-1 ATS in their last 5 meetings.

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