Bears at Vikings NFL Week 15 Betting Lines

Chicago Bears NFL Week 15 Betting Lines

The much-anticipated "new era" of Chicago Bears football got off to a disastrous start last week. In Thomas Brown’s debut as interim head coach, the Bears were thoroughly dismantled by the San Francisco 49ers, suffering a humiliating 38-13 defeat that never once saw them in a position to cover the closing NFL spread. The game was effectively over by halftime, with Chicago trailing 24-0 after being outgained by a staggering 315 yards. Caleb Williams posted a respectable 116.9 QB rating, completing 17 of 23 passes for 134 yards and two touchdowns, but those numbers came in garbage time after the 49ers had already secured the game. In the first half, Williams endured seven sacks and even registered negative yardage. The lackluster performance epitomizes the dysfunction that has plagued the Bears, leaving fans outraged and demanding accountability from decision-makers across the organization. As the Bears prepare to face the Minnesota Vikings in the Twin Cities to close out their season series in Week 15 betting, morale is at an all-time low. Chicago squandered a winnable game against Minnesota in Week 12 due to poor coaching decisions, and fans are bracing for another potential letdown. Action reports from the online sportsbook indicate split betting interest in this matchup, with NFL bettors taking positions on both sides of this divisional rivalry.

Now losers of seven straight since going on their Week 7 bye, Chicago’s odds of winning Super Bowl LIX and the NFC are each locked in at 1000-1, while their odds of winning the NFC North have been taken off the board. The Bears adjusted in-season win total remains a season-low 5.5 with exorbitant vig now attached to the low side of the impost. Chicago’s odds of punching a ticket to the playoffs swelled to 250-1 from 150-1 with the team currently owners of the No. 9 pick in next year’s NFL Draft. Odds of the Bears accruing the fewest wins in the regular season recently hit the betting board at 300-1.

NFL Week 15 Betting Lines

Chicago Bears +7

Minnesota Vikings -7

Over/Under: 44

Money Line: Bears +246, Vikings -302

Chicago Bears Week 15 Matchup

On Monday, December 16, 2024, the Chicago Bears will take on the Minnesota Vikings from U.S. Bank Stadium in Minneapolis, MN. Kickoff time for Monday Night Football is set for 8 p.m. ET with television coverage on ABC. The lookahead NFL Week 15 betting odds surfaced with the Chicago Bears taking back 5.5-points and the Over/Under (O/U) lined 42. The number to beat has since jumped to +7 with the Bears taking in 56 percent of the bets but only 44 percent of the money. Chicago has been nothing short of a train wreck on the road failing to log a single win through six tries while going 2-4 against the closing NFL odds with the under paying out in all but one of those matchups and 39 points scored on average. Customers betting on the NFL with cryptocurrency have however seen the Bears go 4-3 straight up (SU) and moneymaking 5-2 against the spread (ATS) its last seven treks to the Twin Cities with the over cashing four times and an average of 41 points hitting the board. Total bettors have hammered the over with 90+ percent of the bets forcing a market correction to 44. The teams combined for 57 points in an OT thriller a few weeks back.

Chicago Bears Week 14 Recap

The Chicago Bears suffered a demoralizing 38-13 pounding at the hands of the San Francisco 49ers in Week 14, extending their losing streak to seven games. The game marked interim coach Thomas Brown's debut but offered little improvement for a team reeling from the midseason firing of Matt Eberflus. The Bears were dominated in the first half, trailing 24-0 at halftime while being outgained 319-4 in total yardage—one of the most lopsided first-half performances in NFL betting history. Chicago’s offense managed only one first down and negative-3 passing yards in the opening half, as rookie QB Caleb Williams was sacked seven times, contributing to his league-leading 56 sacks on the season. Williams showed some resilience in the second half, throwing two touchdown passes to Rome Odunze and finishing 17 of 34 for 134 yards. However, his fumble and overall struggles under relentless pressure epitomized Chicago's woes. The offense converted only 1 of 13 third-down attempts, while the defense failed to contain the 49ers’ attack. The Bears allowed San Francisco to score on four of its first five drives. Chicago's defense struggled, giving up 325 passing yards to Brock Purdy and 128 scrimmage yards and two rushing TDs to Isaac Guerendo.

2024 Chicago Bears Schedule, Results & Record

The Chicago Bears are one of the NFL’s founding franchises, established in 1920 by George Halas. The team boasts eight NFL championships and one Super Bowl victory. Halas himself coached the Bears through most of their seasons until 1967, securing those eight NFL titles. The legendary 1985 Bears Super Bowl championship team was led by head coach Mike Ditka, a former player under Halas. The team is currently owned by Virginia Halas McCaskey, George Halas' daughter, who is 99 years old.

Despite their rich history, the Bears have often frustrated their fans. Since 1991, the team has only made the playoffs seven times, with their sole Super Bowl appearance in that period occurring in the 2006-07 season when they lost to the Indianapolis Colts.

Known as the “Monsters of the Midway” for their tradition of physical football and strong defense, the Bears have struggled defensively in recent years. This has been a common issue for much of the past two decades.

The 1985 Bears team is considered one of the greatest in NFL history, finishing with a 15-1 record and a dominant Super Bowl victory over the New England Patriots. That season, Chicago’s defense was historically powerful, overwhelming opponents like no other team had before.

Mike Ditka, the coach of that iconic team, remains the most popular figure in the franchise’s history. However, many believe the Bears underachieved in that era, failing to win more championships due to a lack of sustained drive and discipline after their 1985 success. Since then, the Bears have not been serious Super Bowl contenders. The hope is that the Caleb Williams era will bring a significant change to this narrative and restore the Bears to championship contention.

Chicago Bears Past Seasons (2000)

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