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Chicago Bears vs. Minnesota Vikings NFL Pick Prediction 12/16/2024
Bears at Vikings Injuries
Chicago running back Swift is questionable with their left tackle and center out. On defense a tackle is out. Minnesota starters on offense are healthy and on defense a corner is questionable. No injury advantage based on the Chao ratings.
Recent Box Score Key Stats
Bears at Vikings 8PM ET—Chicago fell to 4-9 following their 38-13 road defeat to San Francisco. The Bears gained 162 yards with 68 rushing on 21 carries. On defense they allowed 452 yards to the 49ers with 321 passing on 26 attempts. Caleb Williams completed 17 of 23 for 134 yards and two touchdowns. Minnesota improved to 11-2 after their 42-21 home win to Atlanta. The Vikings produced 433 yards with 115 rushing for 4.8 yards per run. Defensively they allowed 496 yards to the Falcons with 338 passing on 37 attempts. Sam Darnold was 22 of 28 for 347 yards and five touchdowns.
The Pick with the Explanation
It is a seven-game losing streak for Chicago. They play their third straight on the road. They have been competitive in their divisional games with losses by three points or fewer in all three games. They have averaged 4.7 yards per run with 252 yards passing against the NFC North. The Vikings in their three divisional games have allowed 29 points with 4.5 yards per run and 68% completions for 315 yards passing. The Bears covered twice and pushed once in the Division. Minnesota is 3-6 to the spread at home as a favorite of 3.5 to 9 points. Play Chicago +7.
Atlanta Falcons vs. Las Vegas Raiders NFL Pick Prediction 12/16/2024
Falcons at Raiders Injuries
Atlanta fullback is out, and their defensive starters are healthy. Las Vegas quarterback O’Connell is questionable and on defense a tackle is out. Atlanta has a wide injury advantage based on the Dr. Chao health ratings. It is significant on both sides of the football based on the number or Raiders on the IR.
Recent Box Score Key Stats
Falcons at Raiders—Atlanta fell to 6-7 with their 42-21 road defeat to Minnesota. The Falcons put up 496 yards with 158 rushing for 4.9 yards per run. On defense they allowed 433 yards to the Vikings with 318 passing on 28 attempts. Kirk Cousins completed 23 of 37 for 344 yards with two interceptions. Las Vegas drops to 2-11 with their 28-13 road defeat to Tampa Bay. The Raiders gained 286 yards with 91 rushing for 3.6 yards per run. Defensively they allowed 420 yards to the Buccaneers with 268 passing on 29 attempts. Desmond Ridder went 12 of 18 in relief for 101 yards. Aiden O’Connell hit 11 of 19 for 104 yards and an interception. He injured his knee and left the game. He has not practiced this week leaving open the possibility of Ridder starting.
The Pick with the Explanation
The Falcons defense in their past three games are allowing 32 points per game with 79% completions for 8.8 yards per pass attempt. The Raiders defense in this period is allowing 25 points per game with 265 yards passing per game and 6.8 yards per pass attempt. The Raiders have gone over in four of five at home. Play Atlanta and Las Vegas over 44.5.