Bears vs Vikings Prediction and Preview - NFL Week 1, 2025

The Chicago Bears will take on the Minnesota Vikings in NFL Week 1 action at Soldier Field on Tuesday, beginning at 10:15am AEST.

This article features Stats Insider's top betting tips for the Bears vs Vikings game, plus the latest betting odds and touchdown scorer tips.

Who Will Win?

Utilising advanced machine learning and data, Stats Insider has simulated the outcome of Tuesday's Chicago vs Minnesota NFL game 10,000 times.

Our proven predictive analytics model gives the Bears a 53% chance of defeating the Vikings at Soldier Field.

Bears vs Vikings: Odds

The latest Bet365 betting odds in Australia for Tuesday's NFL game at Soldier Field are listed here:

• Head to Head: Bears $1.91, Vikings $1.91
• Line: Bears -1 ($1.91), Vikings +1 ($1.91)
• Total (Over/Under 43.5 Points): Over $1.91, Under $1.91

Odds are correct at the time of publication and subject to change.

Looking at the latest head-to-head odds, Bet365 currently has the Bears at $1.91 and the Vikings at $1.91.

The Bears are listed as 1-point favourites against the Vikings, with odds of $1.91 available at Bet365.

For the underdog Vikings (+1) to cover the line, Bet365 offers odds of $1.91.

The over/under for total points scored is set at 43.5 with Bet365, which has odds of $1.91 for the over and $1.91 for the under.

According to Stats Insider's model, the Vikings (+1) are predicted to cover the line 52% of the time, while the 43.5-point over/under is expected to is considered an equal 50-50 chance of hitting.

Bears vs Vikings: Best Bets

• Head to Head: Chicago at $1.91 with Bet365
• Line: Vikings +1 at $1.91 with Bet365
• Total Points: Under 43.5 at $1.91 with Bet365

Our Bears vs Vikings predictions are based on detailed simulations and betting expertise to provide you with the best possible advice around the clock.

Bears vs Vikings: Prediction

Stats Insider's predicted final score for Bears vs Vikings at Soldier Field in Week 1 is the Bears winning 22-21.

This prediction is based on each team's average score from 10,000 game simulations.

Stats Insider provides full coverage of the Chicago vs Minnesota game in Week 1, including data-driven predictions and live updatestips.

18+. Odds correct at time of publishing and subject to change.

Bears vs Vikings: TD Scorer Tips

Who will score the first touchdown in Bears vs Vikings? The data is in.

According to Stats Insider, Minnesota's Justin Jefferson is the most likely player to score the first touchdown in Bears vs Vikings.

Jefferson has a 9.3% chance of scoring the first TD at Soldier Field, while the Vikings WR has a 38.0% chance of reaching the end zone at any point in the game.

Scroll down for the complete list of first touchdown scorer and anytime touchdown scorer probabilities.

First Touchdown Scorer Tips

Bears First TD Tips

• D'Andre Swift: 8.1% probability
• DJ Moore: 6.9% probability
• Roschon Johnson: 6.2% probability
• Rome Odunze: 5.8% probability
• Colston Loveland: 3.8% probability

Vikings First TD Tips

• Justin Jefferson: 9.3% probability
• Aaron Jones: 8.6% probability
• Jordan Mason: 8.2% probability
• T.J. Hockenson: 5.2% probability
• Adam Thielen: 5.0% probability

Anytime Touchdown Scorer Tips

Bears Anytime TD Tips

• D'Andre Swift: 34.9% probability
• DJ Moore: 30.4% probability
• Roschon Johnson: 27.8% probability
• Rome Odunze: 26.5% probability
• Colston Loveland: 18.3% probability

Vikings Anytime TD Tips

• Justin Jefferson: 38.0% probability
• Aaron Jones: 35.8% probability
• Jordan Mason: 34.4% probability
• T.J. Hockenson: 23.5% probability
• Adam Thielen: 22.7% probability

Bears-Vikings Projected Player Stats

Of the starting quarterbacks, the Bears' Caleb Williams is projected for 222 passing yards, while the Vikings' J.J. McCarthy is expected to throw for 218 yards.

Bears Starting QB

• Caleb Williams: 222 projected passing yards

Vikings Starting QB

• J.J. McCarthy: 218 projected passing yards

Bears Rushing Yards

• D'Andre Swift: 58 projected yards
• Caleb Williams: 26 projected yards
• Kyle Monangai: 17 projected yards

Vikings Rushing Yards

• Aaron Jones: 52 projected yards
• Jordan Mason: 47 projected yards
• J.J. McCarthy: 18 projected yards

Bears Receiving Yards

• DJ Moore: 61 projected yards
• Rome Odunze: 54 projected yards
• Colston Loveland: 31 projected yards
• Olamide Zaccheaus: 28 projected yards
• Cole Kmet: 21 projected yards

Vikings Receiving Yards

• Justin Jefferson: 82 projected yards
• T.J. Hockenson: 47 projected yards
• Adam Thielen: 35 projected yards
• Jalen Nailor: 26 projected yards
• Aaron Jones: 21 projected yards

Remember, our model updates regularly, so refresh this page for the latest betting tips before the Chicago vs Minnesota game.

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Bears vs Vikings: Week 1 Essential Details

The NFL Week 1 game between the Bears and Vikings at Soldier Field is scheduled to start at 10:15am AEST on Tuesday.

• Teams: Chicago Bears vs Minnesota Vikings
• Date: Tuesday 9 September 2025
• Time: 10:15am AEST
• Venue: Soldier Field

All dates and times in this article are in Australian Eastern Standard Time (AEST), unless otherwise noted.

Conclusion

Our Chicago vs Minnesota predictions are based on 10,000 data-driven simulations of the game, carefully curated by our team of skilled data scientists and analysts. We use cutting-edge technology and machine learning to ensure our NFL tips are trustworthy and reliable, giving you the knowledge you need to make informed decisions with confidence.

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