Vikings at Bears NFL Week 12 Betting Lines

Minnesota Vikings NFL Week 12 Betting Lines

For the second time in as many weeks, the Minnesota Vikings partook in an ugly defensive grinder to get back in the win column against the Titans. Only this time, Kevin O’Connell’s troops covered the closing NFL odds to grant their wagering supporters a ticket cash after failing to do so the previous week. The online sportsbook was none too pleased with the end result considering the visiting Vikings were backed with 62 percent of the bets and 55 percent of the money. It also took a hit on the under with the 36 combined points coming up short of the 40-point impost that saw nearly 70 percent of the total handle expecting points to be tough to come by. The triumph allowed for Minnesota to keep pace with the front running Detroit Lions for NFC North supremacy sitting a game back while also allowing it to hold onto the No. 5 seed in the NFC playoff chase. The Vikings are faced with its toughest challenge of the current three-game road trip in Week 12 betting action when they head to Chicago to take on a stark raving mad Bears team that just dropped a heartbreaker to the Packers in Soldier Field.

Though Minnesota has rattled off three straight wins, its futures odds have mostly held firm across the board. It’s Super Bowl and NFC championship odds remained 20-1 and +950 respectively, while its odds of reclaiming the NFC North title moved from +400 to +425. Not much you can do with the runaway train otherwise known as the Detroit Lions winning an eighth straight. Their adjusted in-season win total odds surprisingly shortened up to 11.5 from 12.5 with heavier vig now on the over, while their odds of making the playoffs swelled to -2000 from -900, initially +240, with the “No” paying +1000 after ponying up $600 on a $100 wager heading into last week.

NFL Week 12 Betting Lines

Minnesota Vikings -3

Chicago Bears +3

Over/Under: 39.5

Money Line: Vikings -175, Bears +151

Minnesota Vikings Week 12 Matchup

On Sunday, November 24, 2024, the Minnesota Vikings will take on the Chicago Bears at Soldier Field in Chicago, IL. Kickoff time is set for 1 p.m. ET with television coverage on FOX. The lookahead NFL Week 12 betting lines opened with the Vikings installed 4.5-point favorites and the total set at 41. Though Minnesota has been supported with 63 percent of the early bets, it’s only taken in 50 percent of the money forcing a full 1-point market correction to 3.5. Sam Darnold and Co. have proven to be solid investments away from the Twin Cities with the team logging 4-1 straight up and 3-2 against the spread records with the under paying out three times and an average of 36 points scored. The Vikings have laid points on the road 12 times under the current coaching staff—NFL crypto bettors have seen them go a moneymaking 11-1 SU and 7-3-2 ATS in those matchups with the under cashing in 10 times and 34.5 points scored on average. The Vikings have won and covered each of their last four treks to the Windy City with the division rivals playing to low scorers all but one of the last 10 times they squared off on the shores of Lake Michigan. Unsurprisingly, total bettors expect this matchup to play to a low scorer as well evidenced by 65 percent of the booked handle coming in on the under forcing a move to 39.5.

Minnesota Vikings Week 11 Recap

The Minnesota Vikings improved to 8-2 SU and 7-3 versus the closing NFL spread in Week 11 with a 23-13 victory over the Tennessee Titans, fueled by a balanced offense and another dominant defensive performance. Sam Darnold rebounded from an early turnover to throw for 246 yards and two touchdowns, including a 47-yard catch-and-run to Jordan Addison and a 3-yard strike to Cam Akers. Darnold also scored on a 1-yard keeper, leading the Vikings to their third straight win and a perfect 5-0 record against AFC opponents. Minnesota’s defense shined, recording five sacks, with Andrew Van Ginkel and Pat Jones II each tallying a pair. Harrison Smith sealed the game with a late interception, capping off a gritty performance. The Vikings also capitalized on the Titans' mistakes, with Tennessee committing 13 penalties for 91 yards, compared to just three penalties for 35 yards by Minnesota. Jordan Addison added 72 receiving yards, while Parker Romo converted a 40-yard field goal to pad the lead. The Vikings dominated time of possession and limited Tennessee’s scoring opportunities despite Will Levis’ 98-yard touchdown pass making it a one-possession game midway through the third quarter. The Vikings' disciplined play and ability to exploit Tennessee’s miscues solidified their position as NFC contenders while keeping their road dominance intact.

2024 Minnesota Vikings Schedule, Results & Record

The Minnesota Vikings were established as an NFL expansion franchise in 1961. Initially, the team was conceived as a counter to the American Football League, which planned to place a franchise in the Twin Cities with prospective owner Max Winter. However, when Winter was offered an NFL franchise, he opted for the NFL, leaving the AFL behind.

The Vikings have yet to win a Super Bowl, but they enjoyed a golden era from 1968 through 1978, which solidified their connection with the state and its fans. During this period, the Vikings made four Super Bowl appearances between 1969 and 1976 but were unable to secure a championship. The legendary Bud Grant, now in the Pro Football Hall of Fame, coached those great Viking teams. Grant's first Super Bowl team was led by the dynamic quarterback Joe Kapp, while QB Fran Tarkenton led the Vikings in their subsequent three Super Bowl appearances.

The Vikings were particularly known for their formidable defenses in those days, with Hall of Fame legends like Paul Krause, Carl Eller, and Alan Page forming the backbone of the famous Purple People Eaters defense. Since that golden era, the Vikings have had several strong teams and near-misses but have never returned to the Super Bowl. Since 1998, the Vikings have lost four NFC Conference Championship Games and only been to the playoffs five times dating back to 2010. Their deepest penetration occurred in 2017 when they got shellacked 38-7 by the Philadelphia Eagles in the NFC title game.

Minnesota Vikings Past Seasons (2000)

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