Hiram Moreno
NFL Week 5 features a number of intriguing games that could be significant between now and the end of the regular season. This Bears vs Vikings is certainly one of these games, as it will feature two NFC North rivals that are looking to improve their record to establish themselves at the top of the divisional standings.
Considering the importance of this game, our Bears vs Vikings predictions and betting preview couldn’t be missing from JefeBet. However, we also bring you all the information you need to place your bets on the rest of the Week 5 games, so we invite you to take a look at them also.
Predictions and Betting Preview for the Detroit Lions vs New England Patriots NFL Week 5 Game on October 9 2022
- Where: US Bank Stadium, Minneapolis, Minnesota.
- When: Sunday, October 9, 2022, 1:00 PM E.T.
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Betting on the Chicago Bears
The Bears have had an up and down season so far; however, their record places them in third place in their division and with a chance to go even higher if they win this match. Chicago has alternated between wins and losses week to week, and with their most recent game being a 12-20 loss to the Giants, it would be nice to see that trend continue.
While the Bears have relied heavily on their ground game this season, being able to take advantage of the air game wouldn’t hurt either, especially considering the fact that quarterback Justin Fields hasn’t thrown a single touchdown pass in the last three games
Betting on the Minnesota Vikings
The Minnesota Vikings enter this game tied for first place in the division with the Green Bay Packers, and they know that a win is critical to keeping pace in their search for the championship title. However, considering what they have shown so far, a win may be more difficult to obtain than expected.
Minnesota had to make the trip back to the United States after playing their Week 4 game in London.Here, they won a tight 28-25 victory over the New Orleans Saints, who played without Michael Thomas. After their Week 3 game against the Lions was also decided by only 4 points of difference, If the Vikings wish for a more sound victory, they’ll have to keep working.
JefeBet Prediction
The Minnesota Vikings defense hasn’t looked very good to date, having allowed more than 20 points in consecutive games and with their average of 407.5 total yards allowed per game being the seventh worst in the entire NFL. However, the Chicago Bears do not appear to be a club capable of exploiting such flaws, mainly due to their lack of aerial play.
The Bears have the worst average of rushing yards through the air this season (97.5), its ground game is the second best in the entire league by averaging 177.3 yards, and as usual, their defense, particularly the secondary, has carried them in games, allowing an average of only 168.5 yards via the air.
If Chicago’s plan is to move the ball on the ground, this could be another game of very long possessions, which would eat up more time on the clock and make the score much shorter. Additionally, the Bears have the tools to disable the Vikings’ aerial offense, so plays with Justin Jefferson handing off to Kirk Cousins might not be as explosive.
Prediction: Under (CHI 16 – MIN 22)
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