The Chicago Bears (5-3) will try to snap their two-game losing skid Sunday when they visit the Tennessee Titans (5-2), who have also lost their last two games. Kickoff at Nissan Stadium will be at 1 p.m. ET in Nashville. Below, we preview the Bears-Titans betting odds and lines and make our NFL picks and predictions.
Bears at Titans: Betting odds, spread and lines
Odds via BetMGM; access USA TODAY Sports’ betting odds for a full list. Lines last updated Friday at 1:50 p.m. ET.
- Money line: Bears +250 (bet $100 to win $250) | Titans -304 (bet $304 to win $100)
- Against the spread/ATS: Bears +6.5 (-106) | Titans -6.5 (-115)
- Over/Under: 47.5 (O: -110 | U: -110)
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Bears at Titans: Game notes
- Despite being 5-2 this season, the Titans are only 2-5 ATS, including 0-2 in their last two games.
- The total has gone Over in five of the Titans’ last six games.
- Tennessee ranks third in rushing this season and sixth in points scored.
- Chicago’s defense has allowed the eighth-fewest points but ranks just 18th against the run.
- The total has gone Under in four of the Bears’ last five games.
Bears at Titans: Key injuries
Bears
- C Cody Whitehair (COVID-19) out
- S Eddie Jackson (knee) questionable
- WR Anthony Miller (toe) questionable
- S Tashaun Gipson Sr. (foot) questionable
Titans
- OLB Jadeveon Clowney (knee) questionable
- WR A.J. Brown (knee) questionable
- WR Adam Humphries (concussion) questionable
- DT Jeffery Simmons (ankle) questionable
Bears at Titans: Odds, betting lines, predictions and picks
Prediction
Titans 27, Bears 17
Money line (?)
As disappointing and shocking as the Titans’ loss to the Cincinnati Bengals was last week, it’s not an indication of what this team is. They’re far better than the Bears, who haven’t gotten much better at quarterback since switching to Nick Foles.
The Titans can control this game with their rushing attack, which is an area where the Bears have struggled this year. Take the TITANS (-304) to win outright
Against the spread (?)
The Titans are favored by 6.5 points over Chicago. It’s a fairly large spread for a team that has lost back-to-back games, but the Titans match up well with Chicago. QB Ryan Tannehill is efficient and takes care of the football, avoiding costly mistakes.
RB Derrick Henry will be the difference, however, putting together a strong performance against the Bears. Take the TITANS -6.5 (-115) to win this one by a touchdown or more.
Over/Under (?)
The Titans offense isn’t a concern here, but it’s the Bears who won’t pull their weight. The Over/Under of 47.5 is fairly high considering how poorly Chicago’s offense has played, which makes me lean more toward the Under.
Tennessee’s defense isn’t great but it’s good enough to contain the Bears offense. Take the UNDER 47.5 (-110) in this matchup, with the Titans expected to limit each team’s possessions by running the ball often.
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