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Chicago Bears at Los Angeles Rams odds, picks and prediction

Analyzing the Chicago Bears at Los Angeles Rams Week 1 odds and lines, with expert NFL picks, predictions and best bets.

The Los Angeles Rams host Matt Nagy’s Chicago Bears in their season opener Sunday at SoFi Stadium. Kickoff is set for 8:20 p.m. ET. Below, we look at the Bears at Rams odds and lines, and make our best NFL picks, predictions and bets.

The Bears will start QB Andy Dalton under center as he makes his regular-season debut with the team. They’re seeking their second straight season with a playoff appearance after making it as a wild-card team last year despite finishing 8-8. OLB Khalil Mack and DT Akiem Hicks headline the defense as part of what should be one of the league’s best fronts.

The Rams also have a new quarterback, and it’s one who will be a familiar face for the Bears. Former Detroit Lions QB Matthew Stafford will make his first start with the Rams after sitting out the preseason with the rest of the starting lineup. Last season’s top-ranked defense is once again led by DT Aaron Donald and CB Jalen Ramsey.

Chicago Bears at Los Angeles Rams odds, spread and lines

Odds provided by Tipico Sportsbook; access USA TODAY Sports’ betting odds for a full list. Lines last updated at 9:23 a.m. ET.

Money line: Bears +300 (bet $100 to win $300) | Rams -400 (bet $400 to win $100)
Against the spread (ATS): Bears +7.5 (-107) | Rams -7.5 (-115)
Over/Under (O/U): 45.5 (O: -112 | U: -108)

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Chicago Bears at Los Angeles Rams key injuries

Bears

DT Eddie Goldman (knee) out
OLB Khalil Mack (groin) questionable
OLB Robert Quinn (back) questionable
S Eddie Jackson (wrist) questionable
S Tashaun Gipson (back) questionable
WR Darnell Mooney (back) questionable

Rams

No notable injuries

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Chicago Bears at Los Angeles Rams odds, lines, predictions and picks

Prediction

Rams 27, Bears 17

Money line

From quarterback to the secondary the Rams have the advantage at most spots in this game. They’re clearly the better team on paper and that should show on the field Sunday night.

While it’s possible Stafford and the offense will get off to a slow start, the Rams will pull away in the second half once they get into a rhythm. I would PASS on the money line of -400, however, and instead bet on the spread.

Against the spread

The Rams went 9-7 ATS in the regular season last year and covered at home 24-10 against the Bears in Week 7. The spread is one of the biggest Sunday, and it’s a lot of points to cover, but the Los Angeles defense will keep Chicago’s offense in check with its pass rush and ball-hawking secondary.

Bet the RAMS -7.5 (-115) to cover.

Over/Under

Largely thanks to their stifling defense the total went Under in 12 of the Rams’ 16 regular-season games last season. I like the UNDER 45.5 (-108) in this game with the Bears looking lackluster offensively and the Rams potentially starting slowly with a new quarterback who hasn’t taken a live game rep in L.A. yet.

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Chicago Bears at Tennessee Titans odds, picks and prediction

Analyzing Saturday’s Chicago Bears at Tennessee Titans preseason Week 3 matchup, with NFL odds, lines, picks, predictions and best bets.

The Chicago Bears (1-1) meet the Tennessee Titans (2-0) Saturday for a 7 p.m. ET kickoff at Nissan Stadium. Below, we look at the Bears vs. Titans odds and lines, and make our best NFL picks, predictions and bets.

The Bears were obliterated last time out against the visiting Buffalo Bills, falling 41-15 as 4.5-point favorites. Buffalo took care of the Over on its own, and Chicago has allowed the most points of any team so far this preseason.

The Titans defense has been on fire to date, blasting Atlanta 23-3 on the road Aug. 13, and 34-3 on the road against the defending-champion Tampa Bay Buccaneers Saturday despite resting several key starters, including QB Ryan Tannehill, RB Derrick Henry and WRs A.J. Brown and Julio Jones.

Bears at Titans odds, spread and lines

Odds via Tipico Sportsbook; access USA TODAY Sports’ betting odds for a full list. Lines last updated Thursday at 7:50 a.m. ET.

Money line: Bears -130 (bet $130 to win $100) | Titans +105 (bet $100 to win $105)
Against the spread/ATS: Bears -2.5 (-108) | Titans +2.5 (-112)
Total: 36.5 (Over: -120 | Under: -105)

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Bears at Titans odds, lines, picks and predictions

Prediction

Bears 23, Titans 19

Money line

The BEARS (-130) are a decent play straight up. Rookie first-round pick QB Justin Fields will start, and it’s unlikely starting QB Andy Dalton sees much time in this one.

The Titans (+105) will be playing in front of their home fans for the first time since Dec. 22, 2019 without any COVID-19 restrictions on attendance. It remains to be seen if they’ll still rest the starters, going with QBs Matt Barkley and Logan Woodside under center. If so, Chicago should roll to the easy win.

Against the spread

The BEARS -2.5 (-108) are worth playing lightly as the Titans +2.5 (-112) haven’t been very keen on playing key personnel so far this preseason. Head coach Mike Vrabel knows what he has among the skill position players, so it’s unlikely the starters see much, if any, playing time. Play the road team, as they have key position battles still being worked out.

Over/Under

OVER 36.5 (-120) is the slight lean, but know you’ll be going against an overall trend of Under results so far this preseason. Both of these teams did hit the Over last time out with Tennessee’s offense rolling up 34 points. Chicago’s defense also coughed up 41 points, so the Over looks good here.

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Chicago Bears at Tennessee Titans odds and lines: Chicago’s QB saga continues

Odds and lines for Saturday’s Chicago Bears at Tennessee Titans NFL preseason Week 3 game.

The Chicago Bears (1-1) and Tennessee Titans (2-0) meet Saturday for the teams’ final tune-up game ahead of the regular season. Kickoff is set for 7 p.m. ET at Nissan Stadium. Below, we look at the Bears vs. Titans odds and lines.

Chicago was able to secure a comeback victory over the Miami Dolphins in its preseason opener but looked lackluster in a 41-15 defeat at the hands of the Buffalo Bills in Week 2.

QB Andy Dalton played the entire first half for the Bears and finished 11-for-17 for 146 yards with 1 touchdown and 1 interception while rookie QB Justin Fields finished with 80 passing yards on a 9-for-19 performance and added 46 yards on 4 carries.

As the team heads into its final preseason game the Week 1 starting quarterback picture is no clearer. It seems likely Fields will take the reins sooner rather than later, but it appears the young signal-caller still needs to develop.

The Titans improved to 2-0 in the preseason on the heels of a commanding 34-3 road victory over the Tampa Bay Buccaneers. The win featured a hard look down the depth chart for Tennessee as the club was led by QB Matt Barkley‘s 12-for-16 performance with 115 yards and 2 TD; RB Mekhi Sargent added 78 yards on 16 carries.

Bears at Titans: Odds, spread and line

Odds via Tipico Sportsbook; access USA TODAY Sports’ betting odds for a full list. Lines last updated Tuesday at 8 a.m. ET.

Money line: Bears -125 (bet $125 to win $100) | Titans +100 (bet $100 to win $100)
Against the spread/ATS: Bears -1.5, -110 (bet $110 to win $100) | Titans +1.5, -110 (bet $110 to win $100)
Total: 36.5, Over -110 (bet $110 to win $100) | Under -110 (bet $110 to win $100)

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2021 Preseason Betting stats:

ATS: Bears 1-1 | Titans 2-0
O/U: Bears 1-1 | Titans 1-1

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The Bears, at -125 odds, have an implied 55.56% chance of winning. This can be listed as 4/5 fractional odds or 1.80 decimal odds. Chicago would need to win by 2 or more points to cover the spread and win an ATS bet.

The Titans (+100) have an implied 50.00% chance of winning at home. This is also listed as 2.00 decimal odds or 1/1 fractional odds. Tennessee would need to win outright, tie, or lose by no more than 1 point to cover the spread and win an ATS bet.

There would need to be a combined 37 points scored Saturday for an Over (-110) ticket to cash, while a combined point total of 36 or fewer points is a win for the Under (-110). Based on the odds both the Over and Under have an equal implied chance of cashing.

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Buffalo Bills at Chicago Bears odds and lines: Bears tabbed as Saturday matinee favorite

Looking at Saturday’s Buffalo Bills at Chicago Bears preseason game with NFL betting odds and lines.

The Buffalo Bills (1-0) will battle the Chicago Bears (1-0) in Week 2 of the NFL preseason. The Saturday kickoff at Soldier Field is slated for 1 p.m. ET. Below, we look at the Bills at Bears odds and lines.

Buffalo defeated the Detroit Lions 16-15 in its preseason opener. QB Jake Fromm led an 11-play, 55-yard drive which resulted in a 44-yard Tyler Bass field goal with 1:23 remaining in the contest at Ford Field. The late score came after 12 straight Detroit points earlier in the final quarter.

Chicago rallied for a 20-13 victory over the Miami Dolphins in its opener. Rookie QB Justin Fields scored 1 TD with his legs and threw for another in leading the Bears to victory after trailing the game 13-0 until late in the second quarter. Fields finished 14-for-20 for 142 yards and added 5 carries for 33 yards.

Bills at Bears: Odds, spread and line

Odds via Tipico Sportsbook; access USA TODAY Sports’ betting odds for a full list. Lines last updated Monday at 6 p.m. ET.

Money line: Bills +160 (bet $100 to win $160) | Bears -200 (bet $200 to win $100)
Against the spread/ATS: OTB at time of publishing
Total: 38.5, Over -110 (bet $110 to win $100) | Under -110 (bet $110 to win $100)

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2020 Betting stats (regular season):

ATS: Bills 11-5 | Bears 8-8
O/U: Bills 10-5-1 | Bears 8-8

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The Bills at +160 have an implied 38.46% chance to win. This can also be expressed as fractional odds of 8/5 or decimal odds of 2.60. A $10 bet on the Bills money line would pay out $16 in profit if Buffalo wins outright.

The Bears (-200) have an implied 66.67% chance to beat the Bills. This can be expressed as 1/2 fractional odds or 1.50 decimal odds. A $10 bet on Chicago to win outright would return a profit of $5.

No spread (ATS) numbers have been released at the time of publishing. This is called Off the Board (OTB).

With the Over/Under set at 38.5 points, a total score of 39 points or more would be a win for the Over and 38 or fewer points would be a win for the Under. A $10 bet on the winning side of the Total currently would return a profit of $9.09.

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Miami Dolphins at Chicago Bears odds, picks and prediction

Analyzing Saturday’s Miami Dolphins at Chicago Bears preseason Week 1 matchup, with NFL odds, lines, picks, predictions and best bets.

The Miami Dolphins visit the Chicago Bears Saturday as both teams begin their 2021 preseason campaigns at Soldier Field. Kickoff will be at 1 p.m. ET as the first game of the day. Below, we look at the Dolphins at Bears odds and lines, and make our best NFL picks, predictions and bets.

Rookie Bears QB Justin Fields, the No. 11 pick of the 2021 NFL Draft, is “going to get a lot of reps” and will “for sure [play] past the halftime,” according to head coach Matt Nagy. Veteran QB Andy Dalton is expected to get the start but not play more than one or two series.

Dolphins head coach Brian Flores said this week second-year QB Tua Tagovailoa and other starters will get at least some time on the field Saturday. Tagovailoa made nine starts and appeared in 10 total games as a rookie. He completed 64.1% of his passes for 1,814 yards and 11 touchdowns against 5 interceptions.

Dolphins at Bears odds, spread and lines

Odds via Tipico Sportsbook; access USA TODAY Sports’ betting odds for a full list. Lines last updated Friday at 5:52 p.m. ET.

Money line: Dolphins +155 (bet $100 to win $155) | Bears -190 (bet $190 to win $100)
Against the spread/ATS: Dolphins +3.5 (-115) | Bears -3.5 (-105)
Total: 36.5 (O: -110 | U: -110)

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Dolphins at Bears odds, lines, predictions and picks

Prediction

Bears 24, Dolphins 17

Money line

The BEARS (-190) are moderately heavy home favorites with Fields getting his first taste of NFL action. We’ll give him the edge with an expected larger role than Tagovailoa, who already has the Dolphins’ No. 1 job locked up.

In addition to Fields seeing more time on the field, he’s expected to get more reps with the first-team offense than Tagovailoa or any other Dolphins quarterback Saturday.

Against the spread

BEARS -3.5 (-105) is the better bet to make for Saturday’s game for a Chicago win by at least 4 points.

The Dolphins are bringing back much of their veteran defensive core with few starting jobs up for grabs. Those veterans should be expected to see more limited action than a Bears defense which underwent considerably more change in the offseason, especially in the second team.

Over/Under

Bet the OVER 36.5 (-110) with both head coaches declaring their promising young quarterbacks will get a good amount of reps in the head-to-head battle.

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Miami Dolphins at Chicago Bears odds and lines: QB Justin Fields to make preseason debut

Looking at Saturday’s Miami Dolphins at Chicago Bears NFL preseason odds and lines.

The NFL preseason has officially kicked off, and this week brings a full slate of preseason games. The Miami Dolphins will take on the Chicago Bears in the first game of 10 matchups Saturday. Kickoff for this game is 1 p.m. ET at Soldier Field. Below, we look at the Dolphins at Bears odds and lines.

The Dolphins are coming off a 10-6 season in which they missed the postseason. They hope to challenge the Buffalo Bills this season with QB Tua Tagovailoa in a full season as the team’s starting quarterback.

For the Bears, this will be the debut of rookie first-round pick QB Justin Fields. One of the biggest storylines of the entire year will be when Fields replaces QB Andy Dalton as the Bears’ starter. Chicago hopes to build off an 8-8 season with eyes on the postseason.

Dolphins at Bears: Odds, spread and line

Odds via Tipico Sportsbook; access USA TODAY Sports’ betting odds for a full list. Lines last updated Monday at 7:55 a.m. ET.

Money line: Dolphins +160 (bet $100 to win $160) | Bears -200 (bet $200 to win $100)
Against the spread/ATS: Dolphins +3.5, -110 (bet $110 to win $100) | Bears -3.5, -110 (bet $110 to win $100)
Total: 35.5, Over -110 (bet $110 to win $100) | Under -110 (bet $110 to win $100)

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2020 Betting stats:

ATS: Dolphins 11-5 | Bears 8-9
O/U: Dolphins 7-9 | Bears 8-9

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The Dolphins, at +160 odds, have an implied 38.46% chance of winning, or 8/5 fractional odds. If Miami wins outright or loses by 3 points or less, a Dolphins +3.5 (-110) ATS bet wins.

The Bears (-200) have an implied 66.67% chance of beating the Dolphins, or 1/2 fractional odds. Chicago must win by 4 or more points for a Bears -3.5 (-110) ATS ticket to cash.

There would need to be at least 36 points scored Saturday for an OVER 35.5 (-110) ticket to cash, while a combined point total of 35 or fewer points is a win for the Under.

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NFL Wild Card: Chicago Bears at New Orleans Saints odds, picks and prediction

Previewing the Chicago Bears at New Orleans Saints Wild Card betting odds and lines, with NFL betting picks, tips and predictions.

The Chicago Bears (8-8) visit the New Orleans Saints (12-4) for a 4:40 p.m. ET kickoff Sunday of NFL Wild Card Weekend. Below, we preview the Bears-Saints betting odds and lines and make our NFL picks and predictions.

Bears at Saints: Betting odds, spread and lines

Odds via BetMGM; access USA TODAY Sports’ betting odds for a full list. Lines last updated Friday at 7:50 a.m. ET.

Money line: Bears +375 (bet $100 to win $375) | Saints -500 (bet $500 to win $100)
Against the spread/ATS: Bears +10 (-115) | Saints -10 (-105)
Over/Under: 47.5 (O: -105 | U: -115)

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Bears at Saints: Game notes

The Bears snuck into the postseason as the NFC’s No. 7 seed. Despite losing 35-16 to the Green Bay Packers in the regular-season finale, they earned the conference’s final playoff spot when the Arizona Cardinals lost the same day.
This is the Bears’ second postseason appearance in the last three seasons but only their third in the last 11 – their last playoff win was at the end of the 2010 season.
The Saints won the NFC South behind a 9-game win streak in the middle of the season and a sweep of QB Tom Brady and the division runner-up Tampa Bay Buccaneers.
This is the Saints’ fourth consecutive postseason appearance. They were upset in a home Wild Card game by the Minnesota Vikings 26-20 in overtime last season. The year before, they lost a controversial 26-23 OT game, also at home, to the Los Angeles Rams in the NFC Championship Game.
Midseason offensive line adjustments by the Bears, who were 5-7 after Week 13, resulted in giving QB Mitchell Trubisky (2,055 passing yards, 16 touchdowns, 8 interceptions) enough protection. It also opened holes for the running attack as RB David Montgomery ran for 598 of his 1,070 rushing yards in the final six games.
Saints QB Drew Brees threw for 2,942 passing yards with 24 touchdowns against 6 interceptions in 12 games – he missed four games after suffering a punctured lung and broken ribs in Week 10. RB Alvin Kamara (team-high 932 rushing yards, 16 TDs) didn’t play last week due to COVID-19 protocols but is expected back Sunday.
New Orleans won 26-23 in overtime at Chicago in Week 8 as Brees threw for 280 yards and 2 TDs in the victory. QB Nick Foles started for the Bears and finished with 272 passing yards, 2 TDs and 1 interception.

Betting stats:

ATS: Bears 8-8 | Saints 9-7
O/U: Bears 8-8 | Saints 10-6

Bears at Saints: Key injuries

Bears

WR Darnell Mooney (ankle) questionable
WR Cordarrelle Patterson (personal) questionable
WR Allen Robinson (hamstring) questionable
CB Buster Skrine (concussion) questionable
LB Roquan Smith (elbow) questionable
CB Jaylon Johnson (shoulder) questionable

Saints

G Nick Easton (concussion) questionable
DE Trey Hendrickson (neck) questionable

Bears at Saints: Odds, betting lines, predictions and picks

Prediction

Saints 30, Bears 13

Money line (?)

AVOID. The Saints will win, but the -500 price is not worth the risk.

Against the spread (?)

NEW ORLEANS -10 (-105) is the STRONGEST PLAY – 1½ times your usual wager. Not only do the Saints have the fifth-best scoring offense, averaging 30.1 points per game, but their defense also ranks fifth in points allowed (21.1 PPG).

Breaking it down more, the defense yields just 93.9 rushing yards per game to rank fourth and 217.0 passing YPG to rank fifth. Chicago, which is fortunate to even be in the postseason, will struggle on both ends of the ball.

Over/Under (?)

The UNDER 47.5 (-115) is the way to go. The Bears will have trouble finding the end zone against the Saints defense.

Keep an eye on the injury report. If LB Smith and CB Johnson are both unavailable for Chicago, this play turns into a half-unit wager as the New Orleans offense could put up 35 or more points.

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Green Bay Packers at Chicago Bears odds, picks and prediction

Previewing the Green Bay Packers at Chicago Bears Week 17 betting odds and lines, with NFL betting picks, tips and predictions.

The Green Bay Packers (12-3) and Chicago Bears (8-7) both come into Week 17 with plenty of motivation. Green Bay can secure the NFC’s No. 1 seed with a win, while Chicago needs a win or a loss by the Arizona Cardinals for a wild-card berth. Sunday’s kickoff at Soldier Field will be at 4:25 p.m. ET. Below, we preview the Packers-Bears betting odds and lines and make our NFL picks and predictions.

Packers at Bears: Betting odds, spread and lines

Odds via BetMGM; access USA TODAY Sports’ betting odds for a full list. Lines last updated Friday at 3:09 p.m. ET.

Money line: Packers -250 (bet $250 to win $100) | Bears +200 (bet $100 to win $200)
Against the spread/ATS: Packers -4.5 (-115) | Bears +4.5 (-105)
Over/Under: 51.5 (O: -105 | U: -115)

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Packers at Bears: Game notes

In addition to the Packers vying for home-field advantage through the playoffs, QB Aaron Rodgers will also try to secure the AP MVP. He’s the betting favorite at BetMGM with odds of -400. His top competitor in Kansas City Chiefs QB Patrick Mahomes (+350) isn’t playing this week.
Rodgers, a two-time MVP, has completed 70.3% of his passes for 4,059 yards and a league-high 44 touchdowns against just 5 interceptions. He has another 3 rushing scores.
The Bears have won three straight games, including last week’s 41-17 whopping over the Jacksonville Jaguars, to get back into playoff position. QB Mitchell Trubisky has thrown for 734 yards and 6 TDs against 2 picks in those wins.
The Packers beat the Bears 41-25 in Week 12. Rodgers threw for just 211 yards but with 4 TDs and no picks. Trubisky had 2 interceptions in the loss.
The Packers have won three straight games against the Bears. They swept the head-to-head season series in four of the last five years.

Packers at Bears: Key injuries

Packers

OT David Bakhtiari (knee) out
OT Rick Wagner (knee) questionable
LB Za’Darius Smith (ankle, thumb) questionable

Bears

S Deon Bush (foot) questionable
CB Jaylon Johnson (shoulder) out
CB Buster Skrine (concussion) out
S Tashaun Gipson (neck) questionable
TE Cole Kmet (shoulder) questionable
WR/RB Cordarrelle Patterson (knee) questionable

Packers at Bears: Odds, betting lines, predictions and picks

Prediction

Packers 24, Bears 21

Money line (?)

The PACKERS (-250) are on the expensive side, but they should be bet to win outright with Rodgers looking to put the finishing touches on his third MVP campaign.

The injuries in Chicago’s secondary further play to his advantage.

Against the spread (?)

The Packers are riding a five-game win streak with each of those wins coming by 7 or more points, but the BEARS +4.5 (-105) will keep it close in a low-scoring game.

The Chicago team that lost to Green Bay earlier this season is much different than the one we’ve seen in recent weeks with Trubisky and second-year RB David Montgomery playing the best football of their respective careers.

Over/Under (?)

Take the UNDER 51.5 (-115) on one of the highest projected totals of Week 17. Rodgers will do enough to seal the MVP but could be taken out early if the Packers get a big enough lead.

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Chicago Bears at Jacksonville Jaguars odds, picks and prediction

Previewing the Chicago Bears at Jacksonville Jaguars Week 16 betting odds and lines, with NFL betting picks, tips and predictions.

The Chicago Bears (7-7) hope to keep their playoff hopes alive in Week 16, taking on the Jacksonville Jaguars (1-13) on the road Sunday at 1 p.m. ET. Below, we preview the Bears-Jaguars betting odds and lines and make our NFL picks and predictions.

Bears at Jaguars: Betting odds, spread and lines

Odds via BetMGM; access USA TODAY Sports’ betting odds for a full list. Lines last updated Saturday at 3:01 p.m. ET.

Money line: Bears -375 (bet $375 to win $100) | Jaguars +310 (bet $100 to win $310)
Against the spread/ATS: Bears -7.5 (-105) | Jaguars +7.5 (-115)
Over/Under: 46.5 (O: -115 | U: -105)

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Bears at Jaguars: Game notes

The Jaguars have lost 13 games in a row, following their Week 1 win to open the season.
The Bears will be eliminated from postseason contention if they lose or tie in Week 16 and the Arizona Cardinals Saturday win in Week 16.
Jaguars QB Gardner Minshew has not thrown an interception in the two games since returning from injury and has not thrown one since Week 6.
The Jags have the league’s fourth-worst scoring offense in the league, averaging only 19.6 points per game.
The Bears have the league’s 10th-best scoring defense in the league, giving up 22.7 PPG.

Bears at Jaguars: Key injuries

Bears

DT Akiem Hicks (ankle) questionable
CB Jaylon Johnson (shoulder) out
NT Bilal Nichols (knee) questionable
LB Khalil Mack (shoulder) questionable
WR Allen Robinson (hamstring) questionable
CB Buster Skrine (concussion) out

Jaguars

CB Sidney Jones (Achilles) out
RB James Robinson (ankle) questionable

Bears at Jaguars: Odds, betting lines, predictions and picks

Prediction

Bears 30, Jaguars 16

Money line (?)

At this point, it makes no sense to bet on the Jags to win. They have lost 13 in a row and are in position to have the No. 1 overall pick in the NFL Draft. Jacksonville is a team with nothing to play for against a team with everything to play for (if the Cardinals don’t win Saturday). Chicago isn’t good, but Jacksonville is bad. Take the BEARS (-375).

Against the spread (?)

Jacksonville has managed to be all right as a team to bet on. It has covered six of its 14 games this season. The Bears are 7-7 ATS, matching their overall record. They have won and covered the spread in two straight but failed to cover in the previous four games. The Bears have put up 30+ points in each of their last three games and Jags struggle to score points. Take the BEARS -7.5 (-105).

Over/Under (?)

Jacksonville is 7-7 vs. the O/U this season; Chicago is 6-8. The Bears are putting up points right now, but the Jags have only scored a combined 24 points in the last two weeks. The Bears will score a lot, but the Jags won’t do enough to get to the total. Take UNDER 46.5 (-105).

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Also see:

5 storylines to watch vs. Jacksonville in Week 16 (Bears Wire)
3 things to know about Week 16’s game (Jaguars Wire)

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Chicago Bears at Minnesota Vikings odds, picks and prediction

Previewing the Chicago Bears at Minnesota Vikings Week 15 betting odds and lines, with NFL betting picks, tips and predictions.

In what will likely be a playoff elimination game, the Chicago Bears (6-7) travel north the play the Minnesota Vikings (6-7) Sunday of Week 15 for a 1 p.m. kickoff at U.S. Bank Stadium. Below, we preview the Bears-Vikings betting odds and lines and make our NFL picks and predictions.

Bears at Vikings: Betting odds, spread and lines

Odds via BetMGM; access USA TODAY Sports’ betting odds for a full list. Lines last updated Friday at 4:14 p.m. ET.

Money line: Bears +150 (bet $100 to win $150) | Vikings -175 (bet $175 to win $100)
Against the spread/ATS: Bears +3.5 (-115) | Vikings -3.5 (-105)
Over/Under: 46.5 (O: -105 | U: -115)

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Bears at Vikings: Game notes

The Over has hit in seven of Minnesota’s last eight games as well as in seven of its last eight home games.
Chicago is 1-4 ATS in its last five games.
Minnesota has been favored in six of its seven home games this season but is 2-5 ATS in those games.
The total has hit the Under in seven of Chicago’s last 10 games.
Minnesota is 0-4 ATS in its last four home games against teams with losing records.
The Bears are 5-2 ATS in its last seven games against the Vikings.

Bears at Vikings: Key injuries

Bears

S Deon Bush (foot) questionable
TE Jimmy Graham (hip) questionable
CB Jaylon Johnson (shoulder) questionable
LB Khalil Mack (shoulder) questionable
CB Buster Skrine (concussion) out

Vikings

LB Eric Kendricks (calf) out
RB Alexander Mattison (illness) questionable
TE Kyle Rudolph (foot) out

Bears at Vikings: Odds, betting lines, predictions and picks

Prediction

Vikings 27, Bears 24

Money line (?)

This game has the potential to go either way. Minnesota’s -175 price is quite a bit to invest for a limited return. While I would avoid this bet, the Bears have a decent chance to win, so if you were to bet the money line, I would suggest a small wager on CHICAGO (+150) despite the belief that Minnesota will win a tight game.

Against the spread (?)

As stated earlier, I believe this will be tight throughout and decided very late and most likely with a field goal. Take CHICAGO +3.5 (-115).

Over/Under (?)

The Bears offense has had its struggles, but Minnesota’s cornerbacks are the youngest group in the league and have been lit up for big plays all season. That, combined with missing defensive standouts DE Danielle Hunter and LB Anthony Barr (both on IR) and Kendricks, make an ugly defense worse. Minnesota has the weapons on offense to move the ball quickly and score points, even against a stingy Chicago defense. That combination will lead to more touchdowns that field goals. Take OVER 46.5 (-105).

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Also see:

5 reasons for optimism as Chicago visits Minnesota (Bears Wire)
Zimmer continues to back K Bailey (Vikings Wire)

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