NFL Handicapping: Bears vs Vikings

Courtesy of OddsShark.com The Chicago Bears and the Minnesota Vikings will both be trying to pick up a win on Sunday when they battle at The Metrodome. Oddsmakers currently have the Vikings listed as 11-point favorites versus the Bears, while the game's total is sitting at 47. The Bears lost to Philadelphia 24-20 as a 3.5-point underdog in Week 11. The combined score fell UNDER the posted over/under total (47). Jay Cutler passed for 171 yards with a touchdown and an interception for Chicago, while Matt Forte rushed for 34 yards on 14 carries. The Vikings defeated Minnesota 35-9 as an 11-point favorite in Week 11. The combined score fell UNDER the posted over/under total (47). Brett Favre passed for 213 yards with four touchdowns for Minnesota and Sidney Rice caught six passes for 89 yards with two touchdowns. Current streak: Chicago has lost 3 straight games. Minnesota has won 3 straight games. Team records: Chicago: 4-6 SU, 4-6 ATS Minnesota: 9-1 SU, 6-3-1 ATS Chicago most recently: When playing in November are 4-6 When playing on turf are 4-6 After being outgained are 6-4 When playing within the division are 6-4 Minnesota most recently: When playing in November are 9-1 When playing on turf are 8-2 After outgaining opponent are 8-2 When playing within the division are 8-2 A few trends to consider: The total has gone OVER in 4 of Chicago's last 5 games when playing Minnesota The total has gone UNDER in 10 of Chicago's last 14 games on the road The total has gone UNDER in 4 of Chicago's last 6 games Chicago is 2-5 ATS in its last 7 games when playing on the road against Minnesota Minnesota is 5-0 SU in its last 5 games at home Minnesota is 9-1 SU in its last 10 games Minnesota is 6-1 SU in its last 7 games when playing at home against Chicago The total has gone OVER in 4 of Minnesota's last 5 games when playing Chicago Next up: Chicago home to St. Louis, Sunday, December 6 Minnesota at Arizona, Sunday, December 6