NFC North rivals will clash on Monday Night Football as the Chicago Bears host the Minnesota Vikings to complete the Week 1 NFL schedule. The Bears concluded last season at the bottom of the division with a record of 5-12, while the Vikings finished strong with a 14-3 score. Minnesota has won seven out of the last eight matchups against Chicago, winning both encounters last season.

Kickoff at Soldier Field in Chicago is scheduled for 8:15 p.m. ET. Minnesota is favored by 1.5 points according to the latest odds, and the total points over/under is set at 43.5. Before finalizing any Bears vs. Vikings bets, be sure to check insights from the SportsLine projection model.

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