We've got an NFL doubleheader to wrap up Week 15, with the Bears challenging the Vikings and the Falcons playing at the Raiders on Monday Night Football.
The Vikings are 7.0-point favorites at BetMGM. Bettors love Minnesota at that number, as 79% of the money is on the Vikes to cover, per BetMGM's data. In the second game of the evening, bettors also love the chalk, as 79% of the handle is on the Falcons -5.5.
Many receiving OVERs are featured as popular bets for each game—watch out for Jakobi Meyers (LV) and Jordan Addison (MIN). The touchdown props feature the usual mix of runners, receivers, and tight ends.
Below, I'll highlight where the betting action is for the Week 15 Monday Night Football games and what we can learn from the Bears vs Vikings and Falcons vs Raiders handles:
Bears vs Vikings Betting Handle
Bears vs Vikings, Dec. 16, 8:00 pm ET
| Team | Spread | % Bets | % Handle | Total | % Bets | % Handle |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chicago Bears | +7.0 | 18% | 21% | O44.0 | 83% | 91% |
| Minnesota Vikings | -7.0 | 82% | 79% | U44.0 | 17% | 9% |
Betting Handle per BetMGM
Falcons vs Raiders Betting Handle
Falcons vs Raiders, Dec. 16, 8:30 pm ET
| Team | Spread | % Bets | % Handle | Total | % Bets | % Handle |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Atlanta Falcons | -5.5 | 81% | 79% | O44.5 | 60% | 68% |
| Las Vegas Raiders | +5.5 | 19% | 21% | U44.5 | 40% | 32% |
Betting Handle per BetMGM
Fade the Public and Play the UNDER in Falcons-Raiders?
The Falcons are a complete circus right now. Bring out the clowns!
Kirk Cousins has not thrown a touchdown pass in four games (all losses) while chucking up eight interceptions during that span. As our NFL expert Mitch Bannon writes, both Atlanta and Las Vegas' offenses have never looked worse.
Over the last four weeks, the Falcons have averaged just 14.3 points per game and gone UNDER 44.5 twice. The Raiders, averaging 17 points in their last four games, haven’t scored over 20 during that span and are now turning to Desmond Ridder at QB after injuries to Aidan O’Connell and Gardiner Minshew.
Ridder’s teams have lost eight straight games he’s appeared in, scoring over 20 points just twice, and while neither defense is strong, both offenses are in such disarray that 45 points feels out of reach.
Vikes to cover seems safe
It's no surprise that the public is all over the Vikings -7.0, and our NFL writer Nick Holz agrees with that trend. Minnesota’s top-10 offense and defense, led by edge rusher Jonathan Greenard’s league-best 60 QB pressures, will likely overwhelm rookie Caleb Williams, who struggles under pressure with a league-worst 31.6% pressure-to-sack rate. Expect Flores’ blitz-heavy scheme to collapse the pocket and help the Vikings cruise to a big win.
If you're not interested in game picks for tonight's Bears vs Vikings or Falcons vs Raiders MNF contests, BetMGM has also provided us the most bet on Bears vs Vikings and Falcons vs Raiders player props:
Five Most Bet Bears vs Vikings Player Props
- Jordan Addison over 52.5 receiving yards (-125)
- D’Andre Swift under 50.5 rushing yards (-110)
- Jordan Addison over 22.5 longest reception (-145)
- TJ Hockenson over 42.5 receiving yards (-115)
- Aaron Jones over 62.5 rushing yards (-135)
Five Most Bet Falcons vs Raiders Player Props
- Jakobi Meyers over 62.5 receiving yards (-115)
- Michael Mayer over 15.5 receiving yards (-115)
- Sincere McCormick over 52.5 rushing yards (-115)
- Bijan Robinson over 81.5 rushing yards (-120)
- Darnell Mooney over 48.5 receiving yards (-115)
I have action on Meyers in this game, so it's nice to know the public backs my play. The Raiders wideout has cashed his yards OVER in three straight contests, and he now meets a Falcons secondary that looked completely lost last week vs Minnesota.
Five most Bet Bears vs Vikings Players for Anytime TD
- Justin Jefferson -125
- Jordan Addison +150
- T.J. Hockenson +250
- Aaron Jones -130
- D.J. Moore +190
Five Most Bet Bears vs Vikings Players For First TD
- Aaron Jones +500
- Justin Jefferson +600
- Jordan Addison +900
- D’Andre Swift +850
- TJ Hockenson +1100
Five most Bet Falcons vs Raiders Players for Anytime TD
- Bijan Robinson -175
- Brock Bowers +150
- Drake London +125
- Darnell Mooney +150
- Jakobi Meyers +180
Five Most Bet Falcons vs Raiders Players For First TD
- Bijan Robinson +400
- Brock Bowers +550
- Drake London +700
- Kyle Pitts +1200
- Jakobi Meyers +900
Again, I'm noticing Meyers in our MNF betting handles. Meyers has just two receiving touchdowns this season, but he’s primed for a big day against a Falcons secondary that has been a disaster during their four-game skid. Atlanta allows 1.25 receiving TDs per game (30th) and 13.58 catches per game to wideouts, creating plenty of opportunities even for a struggling Raiders offense.
