Chicago Bears Week 1 Best Bets - NFL Betting Lines

Chicago Bears Week 1 Best Bets - NFL Betting Lines

The Chicago Bears enter the 2025 NFL betting season determined to put an underwhelming 2024 campaign behind them. Finishing 5–12 straight up and 8–7–2 against the spread, Chicago struggled to find consistency on either side of the ball, particularly down the stretch. The under cashed in 10 of their 17 games, with the offense frequently stalling in the red zone and the defense unable to generate turnovers. Still, despite the poor record, there’s genuine optimism heading into Week 1 against the hated Minnesota Vikings.

Much of that hope stems from the arrival of new head coach Ben Johnson, who takes over a Bears franchise eager to turn the page and build around a young offensive core. Chicago’s front office was aggressive this offseason, adding playmakers at the skill positions and continuing to retool the offensive line. Expectations remain tempered in the futures market, with Super Bowl odds drifting from +3300 at open to +4600. Their NFC Championship line moved slightly from +2000 to +2129, and their odds to win the NFC North shifted from +400 to +501. Oddsmakers clearly view the Bears as a team with potential but still a step or two behind the conference’s elite evidenced by an 8.5-game season win total. Bears fans can now bet the NFL with Bitcoin at BookMaker Sportsbook, featuring fast crypto deposits and withdrawals.

Bears vs. Vikings Week 1 Betting Lines

Spread: Vikings -1

Total: 43

Money Line: Vikings -117, Bears -103

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Chicago Bears Week 1 Matchup

On Monday, September 8, 2025, the Chicago Bears will host the Minnesota Vikings at Soldier Field in Chicago, Illinois. Kickoff for Monday Night Football is set for 8:15 p.m. ET with television coverage on ESPN. The betting market initially installed this matchup as a pick ’em, but early action on Minnesota has nudged the spread toward Bears +2 at heavier juice. The total has also dipped slightly, dropping from 44.5 to 43.5 at the online sportsbook. It’s a cautious adjustment that reflects skepticism toward Chicago’s new-look offense and the uncertainty surrounding some key injuries. Kyler Gordon, Roschon Johnson, Kyle Monangai, and Devin Duvernay are all listed as questionable, potentially impacting both the secondary and the offensive rhythm if they’re unavailable.

This NFC North clash is a litmus test for where Chicago stands relative to its divisional rival. The Vikings swept last season’s series, including an improbable 30–27 overtime win at Soldier Field. Recent history hasn’t been kind to the Bears in this matchup — they’re 0–5 straight up and 0–4–1 against the spread in their last five home games against Minnesota, with the under cashing in four of those contests.

Chicago will look to reverse that trend behind a revamped offense and a fresh coaching approach. Johnson, widely regarded as one of the NFL’s sharpest offensive minds during his time with Detroit, brings a dynamic scheme designed to maximize tempo and spacing. His impact should be immediate, especially with a more seasoned offensive line and promising young pieces at the skill positions.

Defensively, the Bears remain a work in progress. The unit showed flashes of improvement late last season but struggled with consistency and health. Chicago will need a fast start from its front seven to disrupt Minnesota’s rhythm and avoid playing from behind. The storyline for Week 1 revolves around whether the Bears can execute cleanly under the lights and showcase tangible growth after a long offseason of change.

Chicago Bears 2024-25 Recap

Chicago’s 2024 season was marked by frustration and missed opportunities. The Bears closed at 5–12 straight up, struggling to finish games and repeatedly falling short in critical moments. Their 8–7–2 mark against the NFL spread reflected a team that remained competitive, but rarely closed. Offensively, red zone inefficiency and turnovers plagued a unit that flashed potential but lacked consistency. The under hit in 10 of their 17 games, highlighting the defense’s ability to hold opponents in check, even as the offense sputtered.

Despite those issues, there were clear signs of foundational growth. Several young players stepped into larger roles, and the locker room maintained a belief that better results were within reach. The front office responded in kind, making a coaching change and doubling down on development by adding proven veterans to complement their youth. The decision to hire Ben Johnson was a signal that the Bears intend to become more innovative and aggressive moving forward.

Now, with a clean slate and home-field advantage on Monday night, the Bears begin a new chapter. Week 1 is more than just a divisional matchup — it’s a referendum on the offseason moves and a chance to establish a new identity. If Chicago can clean up the mental mistakes and execute Johnson’s scheme effectively, it won’t take long for the rest of the league, or oddsmakers, to take notice.

2025 Chicago Bears Schedule, Results & Record

Johnson and general manager Ryan Poles went to work beefing up Williams' offensive line: they traded for Rams right guard Jonah Jackson. They then subsequently dealt for two-time first-team All-Pro left guard Joe Thuney from the Kansas City Chiefs for a 2026 fourth-round pick. The Bears pounced in free agency, snapping up the best center available in ex-Atlanta Falcons center Drew Dalman to a three-year, $42 million contract with $28 million guaranteed. They then gave Williams more playmakers to work with in the passing game in the draft, selecting Michigan tight end Colston Loveland and wide receiver Luther Burden III with each of their first two picks. That's a great way to maximize your first overall pick quarterback on his rookie deal.

Chicago Bears Past Seasons (2000)

The Chicago Bears are the NFL's foundation franchise. Founded in 1920 by George Halas, they have won eight NFL championships and one Super Bowl championship.

Halas coached the Bears in most of their seasons through 1967 and won those eight NFL titles. Mike Ditka, who played for Halas, was the head coach of the legendary 1985 Bears Super Bowl championship team. Virginia Halas McCaskey, daughter of George Halas, is the team's current owner. She is 99 years old.

With such a rich lineage, the Bears often cause their fans plenty of frustration. Since 1991, the Bears have made the playoffs only seven times. Their lone Super Bowl appearance in that span was in the 2006-07 season when they lost to the Indianapolis Colts.
The Bears go by the moniker of “Monsters of the Midway” based on their old tradition of physical football and strong defense. However, the Bears have had horrible defenses in the past two years, which has been the rule rather than the exception for most of the past twenty years.

Chicago’s 1985 team rates as one of the greatest in NFL history. The Bears went 15-1 en route to a blowout Super Bowl win over the New England Patriots. Chicago’s defense mauled the opposition all year and dominated at a level nobody had ever seen.

Mike Ditka coached that Bears championship team. He is the most popular player and coach in the franchise's history. However, there is the belief that the Bears should have won more championships in that era. Chicago let that 1985 season get to its head and never played with the same level of drive and discipline.

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