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Chicago Bears at Tampa Bay Buccaneers odds, picks and predictions

Analyzing Sunday’s Chicago Bears at Tampa Bay Buccaneers odds and lines, with expert NFL picks and predictions.

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The Tampa Bay Buccaneers (1-0) welcome the Chicago Bears (0-1) on Sunday to Raymond James Stadium. Kickoff is set for 1 p.m. ET (FOX). Below, we analyze BetMGM Sportsbook’s lines around the Bears vs. Buccaneers odds, and make our expert NFL picks and predictions.

The Bears failed to cover as 1.5-point favorites in a 38-20 loss against their NFC Central rival Green BayPackers last week. QB Justin Fields threw for 216 yards with a touchdown and an interception while also carrying the ball 9 times for 59 yards and a fumble. WR Darnell Mooney was the team’s top receiver with 4 catches for 53 yards and a TD.

QB Baker Mayfield led the Buccaneers to a 20-17 Week 1 victory against the Minnesota Vikings, passing for 173 yards and 2 TDs. WR Mike Evans was Mayfield’s top target with 6 receptions for 66 yards and a TD. On defense, it was LB Devin White who shined with 12 tackles including 7 solo tackles. Tampa Bay kicked the go-ahead field goal with just over 5 minutes remaining in the 4th to cover as 4-point underdogs.

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Bears at Buccaneers odds

Provided by BetMGM Sportsbook; access USA TODAY Sports Scores and Sports Betting Odds hub for a full list. Lines last updated Friday at 6:01 p.m. ET.

Moneyline (ML): Bears +120 (bet $100 to win $120) | Buccaneers -145 (bet $145 to win $100)
Against the spread (ATS): Bears +2.5 (+100) | Buccaneers -2.5 (-120)
Over/Under (O/U): 40.5 (O: -110 | U: -110)

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Bears at Buccaneers key injuries

Bears

CB Kyler Gordon (hand) out

Buccaneers

CB Carlton Davis (toe) questionable
DT Calijah Kancey (calf) questionable

Bears at Buccaneers picks and predictions

Prediction

Bears 20, Buccaneers 13

Moneyline

BET BEARS +120.

While the Bears’ defense struggled last week against the Packers, they held Green Bay to under 100 rushing yards. On the offensive side of the ball, they went just 3 of 13 on 3rd downs, leading to a lot of punts. Fields had a costly fumble which resulted in a score, which will not be the case on Sunday. Look for Fields to bounce back and secure the victory.

Against the spread

BET BEARS +2.5 (+100).

Tampa Bay was held to just 73 rushing yards last week and was able to stimulate enough offense through the air to compensate. This week, facing a Bears defense looking to rebound from a poor Week 1 performance, they will need to find other ways to move the ball down the field. With Fields being a dual-threat QB, the Tampa defense will be much more spread out than last week when they faced QB Kirk Cousins, a statistically immobile QB, enabling the Bears offense to score more often.

Over/Under

LEAN UNDER 40.5 (-110).

Neither team was particularly impressive on offense last week, with each scoring 20 points. Both teams struggled to move the ball efficiently. While that may vary more this week with the defenses facing different challenges, both QBs have made many mishaps in their pasts. This could turn into a sloppy game offensively enabling the Under to hit.

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Green Bay Packers at Chicago Bears odds, picks and predictions

Analyzing Sunday’s Green Bay Packers at Chicago Bears Week 1 odds and lines, with expert NFL picks and predictions.

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The Green Bay Packers and the Chicago Bears open their 2023 NFL regular seasons at the Soldier Field in Chicago on Sunday. Kickoff is scheduled for 4:25 p.m. ET (FOX). Below, we analyze BetMGM Sportsbook’s lines around the Packers vs. Bears odds, and make our expert NFL picks and predictions.

The Packers open up a new era, as QB Jordan Love takes over under center for the departed QB Aaron Rodgers. Technically, it is Love’s 2nd career NFL start, as he got the nod Nov. 7, 2021, in Kansas City when Rodgers tested positive for COVID.

The Bears hope the 9th time is a charm. Packers coach Matt LaFleur enters this game 8-for-8 against Chicago in his NFL career. The Bears brought in WR DJ Moore in a trade with the Carolina Panthers, giving QB Justin Fields a legitimate downfield threat.

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Packers at Bears odds

Provided by BetMGM Sportsbook; access USA TODAY Sports Scores and Sports Betting Odds hub for a full list. Lines last updated at Saturday at 11:54 p.m. ET.

Moneyline (ML): Packers +105 (bet $100 to win $105) | Bears -125 (bet $125 to win $100)
Against the spread (ATS): Packers +1.5 (-110) | Bears -1.5 (-110)
Over/Under (O/U): 41.5 (O: -110 | U: -110)

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Packers at Bears key injuries

Packers

WR Romeo Doubs (hamstring) questionable
WR Christian Watson (hamstring) out

Bears

TE Robert Tonyan (back) questionable

Packers at Bears picks and predictions

Prediction

Bears 23, Packers 19

Moneyline

The BEARS (-125) are going to break the streak, as the Packers (-105) head into Week 1 shorthanded.

Love will get the starting nod, but Watson’s loss is huge for the offense, as the new signal caller has to make his way without his WR1. And if Doubs is also sidelined, that would be a huge problem for Love.

Against the spread

The BEARS -1.5 (-110) are a better play laying the small amount of points, as it costs slightly less. Unless you believe the Bears are only going to win by a single point, if you like Chicago, it makes more sense to bet the spread than just play it straight up.

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Over/Under

OVER 41.5 (-110) is the lean, but go very, very lightly.

The Over has cashed in 2 of the past 3 meetings in this series. However, the Packers will have difficulty scoring without Watson on the field, but they still have the versatile RB Aaron Jones.

The Bears can run the ball well, with Fields, as well as RBs D’Onta Foreman and Khalil Herbert. Add Moore into this offense, giving the team a legit downfield threat, and we should see an uptick in scoring in Chitown.

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Buffalo Bills at Chicago Bears odds, picks and predictions

Analyzing Saturday’s Buffalo Bills at Chicago Bears odds and lines, with expert NFL picks and predictions.

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The Buffalo Bills (1-1) visit the Windy City on Saturday to take on the Chicago Bears (1-1) in Week 3 preseason action. Kickoff from Soldier Field is at 1 p.m. ET. Below, we analyze BetMGM Sportsbook’s lines around the Bills vs. Bears odds, and make our expert NFL picks and predictions.

Buffalo lost 27-15 in its Week 2 preseason game vs. the Pittsburgh Steelers. It was a sloppy game from Buffalo all around as the Bills committed 13 penalties and backup QB Matt Barkley threw 3 INTs. QB Josh Allen and the starting offense played briefly, but were unable to put up any points. Allen went 7-for-10 for 64 yards.

Coach Sean McDermott said he plans to play the starters vs. Chicago, but that they won’t see extensive action.

Chicago lost 24-17 to the Indianapolis Colts in its 2nd preseason game. The Bears sat most of their starters in that game including starting QB Justin Fields, but QBs Nathan Peterman and Tyson Agent were impressive in the time they saw vs. the Colts.

Coach Matt Eberflus has not yet committed to playing the starters vs. Buffalo, but all indications are that he will.

Bills at Bears odds

Provided by BetMGM Sportsbook; access USA TODAY Sports Scores and Sports Betting Odds hub for a full list. Lines last updated Thursday at 7:06 p.m. ET.

Moneyline (ML): Bills -145 (bet $145 to win $155) | Bears +120 (bet $100 to win $120)
Against the spread (ATS): Bills -2.5 (-110) | Bears +2.5 (-110)
Over/Under (O/U): 39 (O: -110 | U: -110)

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Bill at Bears picks and predictions

Prediction

Bills 26, Bears 24

Moneyline

LEAN BILLS (-145).

I like the Bills to win here although they have looked sloppy in the preseason so far, even when the starters are in, so that does cause some concern. I also am not a huge fan of such a risky bet at (-145) in a game that feels like a toss-up to me. The Bills should be a decently safe lean, but if you don’t want to bet the juice then play the spread and/or O/U instead.

Against the spread

BET BEARS +2.5 (-110).

The Bears have gotten solid production from 2 of their backup QBs and I expect that to play a role in the 2nd half of this game, when the starters will likely be sitting. The Bills have been plagued by penalties, racking up 21 in their 2 preseason games, and Barkley looked bad vs. Pittsburgh. This is your best bet for this game.

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Over/Under

LEAN OVER 39 (-110).

Both of these teams have proven that they can put up 20+ points, and even in their losses they were able to score 15+. If the starters do play significant time for both teams then I expect the over to be a very safe bet, and even with the backups in the Over should be safe here.

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Chicago Bears at Indianapolis Colts odds, picks and predictions

Analyzing Saturday’s Chicago Bears at Indianapolis Colts odds and lines, with expert NFL picks and predictions.

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The Chicago Bears (1-0) battle the Indianapolis Colts (0-1) on Saturday in a Week 2 preseason game. Kickoff from Lucas Oil Stadium is scheduled for 7 p.m. ET (NFL Network). Below, we analyze BetMGM Sportsbook’s lines around the Bears vs. Colts odds, and make our expert NFL picks and predictions.

The Bears beat the Titans 23-17 to open their preseason. First-string QB Justin Fields saw limited action, but made the most of it going 3-for-3 for 129 yards and 2 TDs. Each TD was a dump pass, one to WR DJ Moore who took it 63 yards to the house and the other to RB Khalil Herbert, who took it 56 yards for the score.

The Colts fell 23-19 to the Buffalo Bills on Saturday in their opener with 1st- round draft pick QB Anthony Richardson struggling. He went 7-of-12 for 67 yards and an INT. Despite that, this week the Colts named Richardson as their regular-season starter. Indianapolis rushed for 2 TDs in the loss.

Bears at Colts odds

Provided by BetMGM Sportsbook; access USA TODAY Sports Scores and Sports Betting Odds hub for a full list. Lines last updated Friday at 11:18 a.m. ET.

Moneyline (ML): Bears +165 (bet $100 to win $165) | Colts -200 (bet $200 to win $100)
Against the spread (ATS): Bears +4.5 (-110) | Colts -4.5 (-110)
Over/Under (O/U): 38.5 (O: -110 | U: -110)

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Bears at Colts picks and predictions

Prediction

Colts 24, Bears 20

Moneyline

PASS.

With Fields and other starters sitting out against the Colts, there will not be a lot of weapons for Chicago to put together a winning performance. Richardson and the Colts will be looking for a bounce-back win in their 1st home game. Both backup QBs for Indianapolis, Gardner Minshew and Sam Ehlinger, performed well in Week 1 and should perform similarly against the Bears.

Against the spread

LEAN BEARS +4.5 (-110).

While the Colts are expected to win in this matchup, it is still preseason and with many moving pieces and new roles still being determined, it opens up the possibility of mistakes. And 4.5 points is too many to be confident for a Colts team that showcased many mistakes in their previous performance. While I would probably stay away from preseason spreads, if you need to put a wager down, lean Chicago to keep it within reach.

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Over/Under

BET OVER 38.5 (-110).

Both teams surpassed the 38.5 total points in their Week 1 outings and both teams have shown an ability to find the end zone. With Richardson looking to cement his claim as starter and show Indianapolis fans what they have to look forward to and with Chicago trying to replicate more explosive plays, expect points in this matchup.

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Tennessee Titans at Chicago Bears odds, picks and predictions

Analyzing Saturday’s Tennessee Titans at Chicago Bears odds and lines, with expert NFL picks and predictions.

The Tennessee Titans and Chicago Bears kick off their preseason schedules Saturday in a Soldier Field matchup at 1 p.m. ET (NFL Network). Below, we analyze BetMGM Sportsbook’s lines around the Titans vs. Bears odds, and make our expert NFL picks and predictions.

Tennessee’s biggest offseason move was the signing of star WR DeAndre Hopkins, who will be a key addition to a barren receiving core. I expect the Titans to continue to be a team known for their phenomenal defense and star RB Derrick Henry, but Hopkins will add something on the offensive side of the ball that the Titans didn’t have last season.

Expect to see a lot of new faces on offense in this preseason game as Tennessee spent its entire draft focusing on offensive talent, headlined by 11th overall pick OL Peter Skoronski (Northwestern) and 2nd-round QB selection Will Levis (Kentucky).

Chicago’s almost complete offensive line overhaul and the big addition of star WR D.J. Moore from Carolina led to a busy offseason for the Bears. They ranked last in passing yards per game last season (130.5 YPG). With the new offensive additions, they look to change this season.

Chicago became known for its rushing ability last season, particularly that of QB Justin Fields. After ranking 1st in rushing YPG (177.3) a season ago, expect that aspect of the offense to take a bit of a hit as the team looks to focus more on passing. The Bears defense was bottom 5 in the league in terms of total yards allowed per game — 375.9 YPG to rank 29th — which is a huge concern heading into this season, especially in a very talented NFC North.

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Titans at Bears odds

Provided by BetMGM Sportsbook; access USA TODAY Sports Scores and Sports Betting Odds hub for a full list. Lines last updated at 4:51 a.m. ET.

Moneyline (ML): Titans +140 (bet $100 to win $140) | Bears -165 (bet $165 to win $100)
Against the spread (ATS): Titans +3.5 (-110) | Bears -3.5 (-110)
Over/Under (O/U): 37.5 (O: -110 | U: -110)

Titans at Bears picks and predictions

Prediction

Bears 17, Titans 14

Moneyline

LEAN BEARS (-165).

I like the Bears to win here with their improved offense and home-field advantage. I like the advances the Bears made this offseason over those of the Titans, but at -165, the line is slightly risky. If you feel very confident in the Bears, you can place a small wager on them here.

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Against the spread

BET TITANS +3.5 (-110).

With Hopkins, the Tians should have more offensive firepower and versatility than in recent years, and I trust their defense to keep them in this game.

While I like the Bears offensive additions, I still don’t trust Chicago to generate a lot of offense.

Look for the TITANS +3.5 (-110) to at least make this come down to a field-goal finish.

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Over/Under

BET UNDER 37.5 (-110).

Even with the offensive improvements, I don’t trust the Titans to generate a lot of offense in this game, but I do trust their defense to get stops on the Bears.

The Chicago defense is questionable and so is its offense, especially with their recent injuries to the WR corps and interior OL.

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Minnesota Vikings at Chicago Bears odds, picks and predictions

Analyzing Sunday’s Minnesota Vikings at Chicago Bears odds and lines, with expert NFL picks, predictions and best bets.

The Minnesota Vikings (12-4) try to keep a slim chance of moving from the No. 3 seed to the No. 2 seed in the NFC when they travel to Soldier Field to play the Chicago Bears (3-13) with a 1 p.m. Sunday kickoff (FOX). Below, we analyze Tipico Sportsbook’s lines around the Vikings at Bears odds, and make our expert NFL picks and predictions.

Each of the Vikings’ 4 losses have been humbling, double-digit blowouts, including being bludgeoned last week by the Green Bay Packers 41-17 in a game that wasn’t close. Minnesota’s losses have been so pronounced that they need to beat the Bears by 20 to have scored more points than they’ve allowed — and they would be 13-4!

The Vikings are down to their 3rd center and lost their best offensive lineman (RT Brian O’Neill) with an Achilles injury last week. Knowing they’re in the playoffs might get them thinking about pulling starters regardless of the outcome.

The Bears have more to gain by losing than winning, which explains why arguably the worst QB in the history of the game (Nathan Peterman of 3-TD, 13-INT career number fame) will get the start.

Chicago has lost 9 straight and 12 of their last 13. While they clearly won’t be looking for a QB in the draft, if the Bears lose and the Texans win Sunday, Chicago will have the No. 1 pick and teams with QB needs will have to go through them to get the pick away from them.

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Vikings at Bears odds

Provided by Tipico Sportsbook; access USA TODAY Sports Scores and Sports Betting Odds hub for a full list. Lines last updated Friday at 11:28 a.m. ET.

Moneyline (ML): Vikings -350 (bet $100 to win $350) | Bears +290 (bet $100 to win $290)
Against the spread (ATS): Vikings -7.5 (-109) | Bears +7.5 (-111)
Over/Under (O/U): 42.5 (O: -113 | U: -107)

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Vikings at Bears key injuries

Vikings

C Garrett Bradbury (back) questionable
DL James Lynch (shoulder) questionable

Bears

QB Justin Fields (hip) out
DB Kyler Gordon (groin) questionable
CB Jaylon Jones (concussion) questionable

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Vikings at Bears picks and predictions

Prediction

Vikings 27, Bears 13

Moneyline

PASS.

Any team with a defense drawing Peterman needs to have a return on investment so small it’s not worth wasting your time. To bet on the Vikings gives you 30 percent return. Nobody should ever take that bet. If you do, go in your backyard and set $50 on fire and walk away.

Against the spread

TAKE VIKINGS -7.5 (-109)

Minnesota’s pass defense is a dumpster fire, but Peterman is inept. Of Minnesota’s 12 wins, only 3 of them have been by more than this number, and those were in their 1st 7 games and 2 of them were by 8 points.

The Vikings need to head to the playoffs with some swagger to them. All 3 units stunk against Green Bay. The Bears are a good team to try to get something positive going. I just can’t shake the benefit of Chicago losing — finishing with no less than the No. 2 pick and potentially the No. 1 pick if Houston steps up and doesn’t roll over to the hapless Colts.

There is so much to gain by Chicago losing, it’s hard not to see them willing to struggle. That may explain why the spread went from 6 on Wednesday to 7.5 on Thursday. That’s a point-and-a-half that is huge on betting lines.

Over/Under

TAKE THE UNDER (-107)

The Bears have it under 42.5 points in each of their last 4 games. The Vikings are looking to win, but, if they get a double-digit lead, it will become a lot of Alexander Mattison running the ball.

The Over appears to be the bet of choice, but 2 teams just wanting to get a game over tends to lead to the Under. This has a old-timey preseason feel to it more than a bloodbath in the Black and Blue Division.

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Chicago Bears at Detroit Lions odds, picks and predictions

Analyzing Sunday’s Chicago Bears at Detroit Lions odds and lines, with expert NFL picks, predictions and best bets.

The Chicago Bears (3-12) face the Detroit Lions (7-8) Sunday in an NFC North matchup on Sunday in Week 17. Kickoff at Ford Field is at 1 p.m. ET (FOX). Below, we analyze Tipico Sportsbook’s lines around the Bears vs. Lions odds, and make our expert NFL picks and predictions.

The Bears lost 35-13 to the Buffalo Bills in Week 16, failing to cover as 8-point underdogs at home. Chicago has lost 8 straight games.

The Lions were defeated 37-23 by the Carolina Panthers in Week 16 as they fell short as 2.5-point road favorites. Detroit needs every win it can get in the final 2 weeks as the Lions are currently half a game behind the Washington Commanders for the No. 7 playoff seed in the NFC.

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Bears at Lions odds

Provided by Tipico Sportsbook; access USA TODAY Sports Scores and Sports Betting Odds hub for a full list. Lines last updated Friday at 11:54 a.m. ET.

Moneyline (ML): Bears +210 (bet $100 to win $210) | Lions -250 (bet $250 to win $100)
Against the spread (ATS): Bears +6 (-109) | Lions -6 (-111)
Over/Under (O/U): 52 (O: -112 | U: -108)

Bears at Lions key injuries

Bears

WR Chase Claypool (knee) questionable

Lions

C Frank Ragnow (foot) questionable

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Bears at Lions picks and predictions

Prediction

Lions 34, Bears 24

Moneyline

Go ahead and AVOID the moneyline in this game with the Lions being heavy favorites at home. Taking Detroit to secure the victory straight up isn’t worth the risk considering the minimal profit you’ll receive if the Lions win.

Against the spread

LIONS -6 (-111) is an intriguing wager despite Detroit getting blown out by Carolina in Week 16. QB Jared Goff has been much better at home this season and you can expecting him to play well against a team that has lost 8 straight.

The Bears are 1-5 ATS in their last 6 games overall. The Lions are 7-1 ATS in their last 8 games overall.

Over/Under

This game understandably has the highest projected total in Week 17, so I’m siding with OVER 52 (-112). The Bears and the Lions will be playing in a dome and these are the bottom-2 teams in points allowed this season.

The Bears have gone Over in 5 straight games following a game where they scored fewer than 15 points. The Lions have gone Over in each of their last 4 games against an NFC team.

The Lions beat the Bears 31-30 in Week 10.

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Buffalo Bills at Chicago Bears odds, picks and predictions

Analyzing Saturday’s Buffalo Bills at Chicago Bears odds and lines, with expert NFL picks, predictions and best bets.

The Buffalo Bills (11-3) battle the Chicago Bears (3-11) at Soldier Field Saturday. Kickoff from Chicago is set for 1 p.m. ET. Below, we analyze Tipico Sportsbook’s lines around the Bills vs. Bears odds, and make our expert NFL picks and predictions.

The Bills beat the Miami Dolphins 32-29 in Week 15, failing to cover as 7-point home favorites. They are just 6-7-1 against the spread (ATS) this season and are 2-4 ATS when given a double-digit spread. Buffalo is led by its elite pass attack, ranking 5th in the NFL in passing yards per game. (265.6) and 2nd in total yards per game (400.6).

The Bears lost to the Eagles 25-20 in Week 15, but covered as 8.5-point underdogs. Chicago is just 5-8-1 ATS on the season and is 1-2 ATS when a double-digit underdog. It does have the No. 1 rushing offense in the NFL, averaging 186.9 yards on the ground per game.

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Bills at Bears odds

Provided by Tipico Sportsbook; access USA TODAY Sports Scores and Sports Betting Odds hub for a full list. Lines last updated at 6:57 a.m. ET.

Moneyline (ML): Bills -400 (bet $400 to win $100) | Bears +325 (bet $100 to win $325)
Against the spread (ATS): Bills -8 (-108) | Bears +8 (-112)
Over/Under (O/U): 40 (O: -112 | U: -108)

Bills at Bears key injuries

Bills

DE Boogie Basham (calf) out
C Mitch Morse (concussion) out
DT Ed Oliver (calf) questionable
DT Jordan Phillips (shoulder) questionable

Bears

WR Chase Claypool (knee) doubtful
OL Teven Jenkins (neck) doubtful
DB Jaylon Johnson (finger, ribs) questionable
WR Equanimeous St. Brown (concussion) out
DB Kindle Vildor (ankle) out
OL Cody Whitehair (knee) doubtful

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Bills at Bears picks and predictions

Prediction

Bills 27, Bears 20

Moneyline

PASS.

The Bills on the road in frigid weather conditions at -400 shouldn’t even be in a multi-team parlay let alone a straight-up bet. Nonetheless, they have the No. 1 seed to play for and should beat Chicago in the Windy City.

Against the spread

BET BEARS +8 (-112).

The Bears are 3-3 ATS when the spread is a touchdown or more.

With the weather conditions, this game should be played more on the ground. It is supposed to be 12 degrees in Chicago at kickoff. While the Bills are used to the conditions, it doesn’t make passing any easier.

The Bills have been without DE Von Miller, who was a crucial part of their defensive line as well and would’ve been useful in slowing down Fields. They rank 9th in total yards against (325.4).

Buffalo will be a heavy public favorite as well. Pregame.com has 77% of the tickets and 63% of the cash on the Bills.

That means the bigger money is coming on the Bears. In sports betting, you typically want to side with the sportsbooks, and they need the Bears to cover. Ultimately, back the BEARS +8 (-112).

Over/Under

LEAN OVER 40 (-112).

The Bills-Dolphins ended 32-29, and while those were two dynamic offenses, the same thought about weather creating lower scoring was there last week. That went over the 45 total.

The Bills are 3-3 O/U in their last 6 games. This will be their lowest total of the season. They have topped 30 by themselves 6 times this year. The Bears are 9-5 O/U this season and are 7-1 O/U in their last 8 games.

Considering the trends, for a partial unit, bet the OVER 40 (-112).

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Philadelphia Eagles at Chicago Bears odds, picks and predictions

Analyzing Sunday’s Philadelphia Eagles at Chicago Bears odds and lines, with expert NFL picks, predictions and best bets.

The Philadelphia Eagles (12-1) will travel to Soldier Field to take on the Chicago Bears (3-10) Sunday at 1 p.m. ET (FOX). Below, we analyze Tipico Sportsbook‘s lines around the Eagles vs. Bears odds, and make our expert NFL picks and predictions.

The good news for the Bears is that they did not lose last week. This is because they were on a bye. The bad news is this streak might end this week as injuries continue to pile up for the Bears, and they now must play the top team in the NFC in the Eagles. The defense for the Bears has been dreadful for most of the 2022 season. With QB Jalen Hurts, WR A.J. Brown and RB Miles Sanders coming to town, the opportunity to improve does not seem in sight this week either.

QB Justin Fields has been remarkable in what he has done this season. Without his acrobatics, the Bears would not even have the 3 wins they do. But he will not be able to do it alone in this game.

The Eagles have clinched a playoff berth already. But only 2 games up on the Cowboys, they need this game to stay ahead of them before the showdown in Dallas on Christmas Eve. The secondary led by CB Darius Slay has been great this season This run defense will be the key factor in this game as the Bears top 2 weapons in the pass game will both be missing with WRs Darnell Mooney on IR and Chase Claypool also missing this game for the Bears.

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Eagles at Bears odds

Provided by Tipico Sportsbook; access USA TODAY Sports Scores and Sports Betting Odds hub for a full list. Lines last updated Saturday at 1:55 p.m. ET.

Moneyline (ML): Eagles -400 (bet $400 to win $100) | Bears +325 (bet $100 to win $325)
Against the spread (ATS): Eagles -8.5 (-110) | Bears +8.5 (-110)
Over/Under (O/U): 48 (O: -109 | U: -111)

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Eagles at Bears key injuries

Eagles

S Reed Blankenship (knee) out
TE Dallas Goedert (shoulder) out

Bears

WR Chase Claypool (knee) out
RB Khalil Herbert (hip) out
FS Eddie Jackson (foot) out
WR Darnell Mooney (ankle) out

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Eagles at Bears picks and predictions

Prediction

Eagles 28, Bears 17

Moneyline

PASS on the Moneyline.

If you are a Bears fan and want to make a wager, the +325 is your way to go. For anyone else, this should not be a wager. The Eagles are humming and with a game against Dallas upcoming, they will need to make sure to get this win to remain 2 games up on Dallas heading into that game. There are some underdogs you can bet on the moneyline. The Bears in this game are not one of them.

Against the spread

BET EAGLES -8.5 (-110).

Before Sunday, the Eagles were only 1-4 covering the spread on the road. As 6.5-point favorites against the Giants, the Eagles won the game 48-22. While David Montgomery is not injured, it will be difficult to get going in this game as with both Mooney and Claypool out, the Eagles will load up on the line and come after Fields in this one. With Fields being pressured and unable to get much going, the Eagles defense will suffocate the Bears and make points hard to come by. This line has dropped from 9.5 down to 8.5. So, people are trusting the Bears. I am not one of them. I will use this point of movement to get a better number for my favorite play in this game.

Over/Under

BET UNDER 48 (-111).

With the Bears being one-dimensional in this game, the Eagles will clamp down and force the Bears into several 3 and out situations. While this is happening, the Eagles could easily score 48 themselves. They did it on Sunday against the Giants. But with Dallas on the horizon, the Eagles will just look to get in and out with no injuries. I do not see the Eagles getting to 40, and I do not see the Bears getting over 20. I like the Under 48 (-111) in this one.

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Green Bay Packers at Chicago Bears odds, picks and predictions

Analyzing Sunday’s Green Bay Packers at Chicago Bears odds and lines, with expert NFL picks, predictions and best bets.

The Green Bay Packers (4-8) visit the Chicago Bears (3-9) Sunday at 1 p.m. ET (FOX). Below, we analyze Tipico Sportsbook’s lines around the Packers vs. Bears odds, and make our expert NFL picks and predictions.

After Aaron Rodgers was injured on Monday, Jordan Love almost rallied the Packers to a victory, coming up just short in the 40-33 loss to the Philadelphia Eagles. Despite Rodgers dealing with a broken thumb and injured ribs, he is still planning to start in Chicago. And why not? In his career against the Bears, Rodgers in 25-10 with 63 TDs and 10 INTs.

The Bears, after losing 31-10 to the New York Jets in a rainstorm last week, will get QB Justin Fields back in this game. This will go a long way in helping them as his rushing ability has been a key to their offense and the Packers allow 154.7 yards per game on the ground.

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Packers at Bears odds

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Moneyline (ML): Packers -210 (bet $210 to win $100) | Bears +180 (bet $100 to win $180)
Against the spread (ATS): Packers -4.5 (-109) | Bears +4.5 (-111)
Over/Under (O/U): 45 (O: -110 | U: -110)

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Packers at Bears key injuries

Packers

OT David Bakhtiari (knee) questionable
RB A.J. Dillon (quad) questionable
WR Romeo Doubs (ankle) questionable
RB Aaron Jones (shin) questionable
QB Aaron Rodgers (ribs) questionable
FS Darnell Savage (foot) questionable

Bears

SS Jaquan Brisker (concussion) questionable
CB Kyler Gordon (concussion) questionable
FS Eddie Jackson (foot) out
WR Darnell Mooney (ankle) out
OT Riley Reiff (back) questionable

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Packers at Bears picks and predictions

Prediction

Packers 33, Bears 31

Moneyline

PASS.

If you like the Bears to win, the +180 is a suitable number. But if you think the Packers will win, the -210 is a little too high to wager on. This will be a close game, and anything can happen this season. I would rather use the spread as a buffer for either side I am on.

Against the spread

BET BEARS +4.5 (-111).

When this game opened at -4, I liked the Packers with Rodgers back and the uncertainty around Fields. Now that Fields has been practicing and is expected back, I like the Bears to cover this number.

Fields just set the record with 174 rushing yards in a game by a QB. The Packer’s defense is vulnerable against the run. Fields and David Montgomery should have a wonderful day in Chicago, and they will keep it close. BEARS +4.5 (-111) is my FAVORITE PLAY in this game.

Over/Under

BET OVER 45 (-110).

The Packers are coming off a 33-point output against the Eagles last Sunday night. The Bears, although only scoring 10 points without Fields on Sunday, are coming off a 4-game stretch in which they scored no less then 24 points.

While defense is going to be optional in this game. This number will really be determined if Rodgers and Fields are truly healthy. If they are, this game easily hits the Over. If fields or Rodgers needs to come out, this could go sideways. They are both healthy enough and I like the OVER 45 (-110).

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