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I have the Vikings -11.5, but taking them to lead by seven at halftime might be the preferred bet if you can get it. If the Vikings are coasting in the second half or scoreboard watching at halftime, it's certainly possible they start getting their starters out of the game, increasing the chances of a Bears cover. I'f you're thinking about laying the points with the full-game spread, I'd suggest splitting your bet between that and this derivative.
The Under has cashed in five straight Bears' games, plus it's 9-3 in the past 12 meetings. Look for Minnesota to dominate defensively and keep this Under.
The Bears have only lost by this margin three times this year, but they don't tend to do well as big underdogs, going 1-4 ATS when getting at least seven points (and the one cover was at home against Pittsburgh as seven-point 'dogs). The Vikings are 9-1 ATS in their last 10, with three covers as favorites of at least seven points in that span. The Vikings defense has allowed less than 10 points in four of its last six (despite only two of those being at home), and they'll have no problem shutting down Chicago.