When the betting line for the first “Monday Night Football” matchup of the season was posted at sportsbooks in May, the Bears opened as 1½-point home favorites over the Vikings.

But sharp money on Minnesota caused the favorite in Monday’s game to flip to the Vikings as consensus 1½-point favorites and the number shot up as high as 2½ on Sunday night at Circa Sports.

Westgate vice president of race and sports John Murray understands the move to Minnesota, which went 14-3 last season.

“Minnesota had such a great season last year. I don’t think it was a fluke,” he said. “They have a very good coaching staff with (coach Kevin) O’Connell and I really like (defensive coordinator) Brian Flores. There are a lot of good players on that roster and there’s a lot of talent there.”

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