Monday Night Football Odds Week 1: Vikings @ Bears
| MNF Odds: Week 1 | Spread | Moneyline | Total |
| Minnesota Vikings | +1.5 | +100 | O 44.5 |
| Chicago Bears | -1.5 | -120 | U 44.5 |
The early odds have the Bears favored by the slimmest of margins against the Vikings to start the season. Despite nearly winning the NFC North, oddsmakers are not as keen on the Vikings to open the season on the road against a Bears team they have generally dominated. The early betting trends favor Chicago.
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Monday Night Football Player Props
The Minnesota Vikings will hope to make the most out of their trip to Chicago by bringing home a victory in Week 1. Here's a list of the consensus odds on the top MNF player props available this week.
MNF Anytime Touchdown Props
| Player | Odds |
| Justin Jefferson | TBD |
| Rome Odunze | TBD |
| DJ Moore | TBD |
| Aaron Jones | TBD |
MNF Passing Props
| Passing Yards | Over | Under |
| JJ McCarthy | TBD | TBD |
| Caleb Williams | TBD | TBD |
| Passing Touchdowns | Over | Under |
| JJ McCarthy | TBD | TBD |
| Caleb Williams | TTBD | TBD |
MNF Rushing Props
| Rushing Yards | Over | Under |
| Aaron Jones | TBD | TBD |
| D'Andre Swift | TBD | TBD |
MNF Receiving Props
| Receiving Yards | Over | Under |
| Justin Jefferson | TBD | TBD |
| Jordan Addison | TBD | TBD |
| DJ Moore | TBD | TBD |
| Rome Odunze | TBD | TBD |
MNF Picks
| Player | Pick |
| Justin Jefferson | TBD |
| George Kittle | TBD |
| Aaron Rodgers | TBD |
| Brock Purdy | TBD |
MNF Betting Odds: 2025 Schedule Breakdown
It's another exciting slate of Monday Night Football games this season, with no game having a spread of greater than 8 points.
There are a lot of good matchups for Monday Night Football this season, including Aaron Rodgers and Josh Allen squaring off in Week 6, in a rematch of the fateful Week 1 MNF games from last season.
| Week | Matchup | Line | TV Network/Results |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Minnesota Vikings vs. Chicago Bears | Bears -1.5 O/U 44.5 | ABC and ESPN |
| 2 | Tampa Bay Buccaneers vs. Houston Texans | Texans -1.5 O/U 46.5 | ABC AND ESPN |
| 2 | Los Angeles Chargers vs. Las Vegas Raiders | Chargers -3, O/U 44.5 | ESPN |
| 3 | Detroit Lions vs. Baltimore Ravens | Ravens -3.5, O/U 49.5 | ABC AND ESPN |
| 4 | New York Jets vs. Miami Dolphins | Dolphins -5.5, O/U 44.5 | ESPN |
| 4 | Cincinnati Bengals vs. Denver Broncos | Broncos -2.5, O/U 47.5 | ABC |
| 5 | Kansas City Chiefs vs. Jacksonville Jaguars | Chiefs -4.5, O/U 47.5 | ABC AND ESPN |
| 6 | Buffalo Bills vs. Atlanta Falcons | Bills -5.5, O/U 48.5 | ESPN |
| 6 | Chicago Bears vs, Washington Commanders | Commanders -4.5, O/U 48.5 | ABC |
| 7 | Tampa Bay Buccaneers vs. Detroit Lions | Lions -3.5, O/U 49.5 | ABC AND ESPN |
| 7 | Houston Texans vs. Seattle Seahawks | Seahawks -1.5, O/U 44.5 | ESPN+ |
| 8 | Washington Commanders vs. Kansas City Chiefs | Chiefs -3.5, O/U 48.5 | ABC AND ESPN |
| 9 | Arizona Cardinals vs. Dallas Cowboys | Cowboys -1.5, O/U 47.5 | ABC AND ESPN |
| 10 | Philadelphia Eagles vs. Green Bay Packers | Eagles -1.5, O/U 45.5 | ABC AND ESPN |
| 11 | Dallas Cowboys vs. Las Vegas Raiders | Cowboys -1.5, O/U 45.5 | ABC AND ESPN |
| 12 | Carolina Panthers vs. San Francisco 49ers | 49ers -7, O/U 46.5 | ESPN |
| 13 | New York Giants vs. New England Patriots | Patriots -3, O/U 42.5 | ESPN |
| 14 | Philadelphia Eagles vs. Los Angeles Chargers | Eagles -2.5, O/U 45.5 | ABC AND ESPN |
| 15 | Miami Dolphins vs. Pittsburgh Steelers | Steelers -2.5, O/U 44.5 | ESPN |
| 16 | San Francisco 49ers vs. Indianapolis Colts | 49ers -3, O/U 46.5 | ESPN |
| 17 | Los Angeles Rams vs. Atlanta Falcons | Rams -3, O/U 46.5 | ESPN |
Best MNF Matchups Based On Betting Odds
Week 1 Minnesota Vikings @ Chicago Bears (-1.5)
This NFC North Divisional rivalry is always thrilling. Now, it will get another taste of Monday Night Football at the start of the season. The Vikings, fresh off a playoff appearance, will visit the Chicago Bears, who have a new head coach, Ben Johnson, who was the offensive coordinator of the Detroit Lions, who beat the Vikings to snag the division in the final weekend. The Vikings and Bears have played five Monday Night Football games over the 10 years, with three being at Soldier Field. The Vikings are 3-2 in those games.
Week 2 Tampa Bay Buccaneers @ Houston Texans (-1.5)
It will be an intriguing showdown on Monday Night Football when the NFC South champion Buccaneers square off with the AFC South champion Houston Texans. Baker Mayfield and Mike Evans have established a chemistry like no other, and CJ Stroud looks to take that next step in his third season while building rapport with Nico Collins. The Bucs and Texans always start strong. Who will emerge from this one?
Week 10 Philadelphia Eagles (+1.5) @ Green Bay Packers
The line for this could change based on where the teams are at midseason, but the Eagles are currently slight favorites against the Packers as they head into Lambeau Field. Remember, the Eagles defeated the Packers twice last season, once in Week 1 in Brazil and again in the NFC Wildcard Round. Expect this showdown to be just as spicy as two NFC contenders collide.
Worst MNF Matchups Based On Betting Odds
Week 16 Panthers @ 49ers (-7)
The schedule makers might believe the Panthers will be a better team this season, while the Niners will either stay the same or not improve by much. Yet, oddsmakers don't feel that way, as this game currently has the largest spread among the games on Monday Night Football this season. The Niners demolished the Panthers in their past two matchups.
Week 4: New York Jets @ Miami Dolphins (-5.5)
While this is an exciting matchup because both teams have played in the AFC East for years, oddsmakers don't feel the same way. The Dolphins are favored by nearly a touchdown so far. While this matchup could potentially be exciting, the line currently has the Fins covering the spread.
Week 6: Buffalo Bills (-5.5) @ Atlanta Falcons
This isn't an exciting matchup on paper. Overall, the Bills have been one of the best teams in the NFL, while the Falcons have been completely inconsistent, especially at home. Oddsmakers are unsure of this matchup but have the Bills covering ny a touchdown.
How To Bet On Monday Night Football Odds
There are a variety of different types of bets that bettors can make on Monday Night Football, from moneyline wagers to prop bets to spread to over/unders. A moneyline wager is the simplest form, which is just a bet on which team will win the game. Check your favorite online sportsbook to see all the betting options available.
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Monday Night Football Live Betting
The great thing about live betting a Monday Night Football game is that there is always an opportunity to get in on the action. The more time that passes in a MNF game, the more information you have as a bettor about how the rest of the game could potentially play out. While you may pay more of a vig with an in-game wager, it's well worth it to make those wagers -- especially if there are weather concerns or a player gets injured that isn't fully reflected in the odds.
Bet the MNF Moneyline
The moneyline wager is the simplest wager that you can make on a Monday Night Football game when betting, as you're simply picking the team to win the game. For the team that is favored, you'll win less money (because they're expected to win), but there can be good money to be made on betting a underdog to win outright at a plus-money price.
Bet the MNF Spread
Oddsmakers assign point spreads to each team in a game, which allows bettors the ability to wager on the final outcome -- not just which team wins or loses, but by how much. For example, if the Chiefs are 8-point favorites against the Saints, Kansas City needs to win by 9 points or more to cover the spread. If the Chiefs won 27-20, they would have won on the moneyline, but not covered the spread in that game.
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Historical MNF Betting Trends
Just like Thursday Night Football is unique, Monday Night Football is a different handicapping process for bettors. The players will have an extra day of rest and preparation heading into the game, and that can mitigate the impact of travel as well.
MNF Betting Tips
There are a lot of important betting tips to remember before wagering on a MNF game, and it's vital to remember that it's different than a normal game. Some players or coaches are better in primetime than others, there is more time to recover from injuries and always consider what point during the season the game is being played.
Do research
Monday Night Football is a different handicap from the rest of the week's games. Bettors need to know when/where teams played the prior week, if there are injuries, the team is coming off a bye, etc.
Check the injury report
Unlike Thursday Night Football where an injury to a player the previous Sunday may result in him not playing, players have extra time to recover for a MNF game. Be sure to check the injury report consistently to see how important players are progressing throughout the week.
Consider when the game is being played
Late in the season, some teams have more motivation to win than others. And in regards to betting, teams are certainly not going to care about covering the spread. A Week 16 matchup between the Saints and Packers (-5) may not matter if Green Bay is running away with the division or vice-versa if the Saints have clinched the NFC South and can't improve seeding. Always be sure to know what's at stake for both teams later in the season.
How To Watch Monday Night Football in 2024
Most Monday Night Football games this season will be played at 8:15 p.m. ET on ESPN. You can watch from any streaming device or a TV that has ESPN in its cable bundle. Joe Buck and Troy Aikman will be announcing every game.
Final Word on 2025 MNF Odds
The NFL season is right around the corner and that means Monday Night Football is here! With 39 states now having legalized sports betting, it's easier than every to bet the moneyline, spread or wager live during a game. There are a ton of exciting MNF matchups this season to watch!
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Monday Night Football Odds FAQ
The Chicago Bears will open the season as 1.5-point favorites at home when they play the Minnesota Vikings. Oddsmakers believe this game will go down to the line, and the Bears have the edge thanks in part to their new coach.
You can bet on Monday Night Football at any brick-and-mortar casino in a state with legalized sports betting or on your phone by signing up for an online sportsbook in one of the 39 states where sports betting is legal.
Yes. Several teams will play on Monday Night Football twice this season, including the Dallas Cowboys, Philadelphia Eagles, Tampa Bay Buccaneers, Atlanta Falcons, Los Angeles Chargers, Las Vegas Raiders, Detroit Lions, Miami Dolphins, Kansas City Chiefs, Washington Commanders, and Houston Texans.
Home teams had a challenging time in 2024, going 6-11 in 17 games. Notably, these home teams also went 6-11 against the spread.
You can watch Monday Night Football on any television, phone, or streaming device with ESPN, ABC, or cable if you are subscribed to ESPN. Local games can often be seen on ABC, so it's always best to check your local listings.
Week 10 is the most exciting and thrilling Monday Night Football matchup of the year, when the Philadelphia Eagles travel to Lambeau Field to battle the Green Bay Packers in a rematch of the NFC Wildcard showdown from last season.
Author
Ben Fawkes is a Las Vegas-based sports betting expert insider, journalist, and analyst. Ben has been in the sports industry since 2010, overseeing digital content for ESPN and VSiN and shaping strategy for popular sports betting TV shows such as ESPN's Daily Wager, along with other VSiN shows, podcasts, and YouTube content.
