Betting tips for 'Monday Night Football': Bears-Vikings, Falcons-Raiders
Week 15 concludes with a "Monday Night Football" doubleheader featuring an NFC North showdown pittingSam Darnold, Justin Jefferson and the Minnesota Vikingsagainst Caleb Williams and the Chicago Bears(8 p.m. ET on ABC/ESPN+).
The Vikings (11-2) are currently second in the NFC North but can still win it (+325 odds) and also have a chance to capture the No. 1 overall seed in the NFC if they can win out (which would include a victory over theDetroit Lionsin Week 17). Meanwhile, the Bears (4-9) would love nothing more than to play spoiler to the Vikings' division hopes.
In the second game of the night (8:30 ET on ESPN), Kirk Cousins and the Atlanta Falcons (6-7) look to bounce back against theLas Vegas Raiders (2-11), who are in position for a top pick in the 2025 draft. While Cousins has struggled in recent weeks, with eight interceptions and no touchdowns over his past four games, the Raiders have been decimated by injuries, especially at quarterback. Starter Gardner Minshew is on injured reserve with a broken collarbone and backup Aidan O'Connell is listed as questionable for Monday night with a knee bone bruise. If O'Connell is unable to play, Desmond Ridder would get the start after he threw for 101 yards in relief during the Raiders' Week 14 loss to the Buccaneers.
With two games on the Monday slate, there are plenty of betting opportunities. Here's everything you need to know to bet on the "Monday Night Football" doubleheader, along with Eric Moody's favorite picks for each game.
Game lines
Bears-Vikings
Spread: Vikings(-7)
