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The Indianapolis Colts (0-2) welcome the Chicago Bears (1-1) to Lucas Oil Stadium Sunday for NFL Week 3 action. Kickoff is set for 1 p.m. ET (CBS). Let’s analyze BetMGM Sportsbook’s NFL odds around the Bears vs. Colts odds, and make our expert NFL picks and predictions.
The Colts, who won and covered 2 of 3 games in the preseason, opened their season with a 29-27 home loss to the Houston Texans, covering as a 3-point underdog. They then traveled to Green Bay and lost 16-10 the Packers, closing as a 2.5-point favorite. Indianapolis is 1-1 against the spread (ATS) and 1-1 O/U. It is led by QB Anthony Richardson, but he has 4 interceptions through 2 games.
The Bears, who had 4 preseason games, won and covered in each of those. They continued that into Week 1 and won 24-17 at home against the Tennessee Titans, covering as a 4-point home favorite. Chicago followed that up with a 19-13 Week 2 road loss to the Texans, pushing as a 6-point underdog. No. 1 overall pick QB Caleb Williams has disappointed so far, throwing 2 picks and having 0 touchdowns through 2 weeks.
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Bears at Colts odds
Provided by BetMGM Sportsbook; access USA TODAY Sports Scores and Sports Betting Odds hub for a full list of NFL odds. Lines last updated Saturday at 1:30 p.m. ET.
- Moneyline (ML): Bears +100 (bet $100 to win $100) | Colts -120 (bet $120 to win $100)
- Against the spread (ATS): Bears +1.5 (-110) | Colts -1.5 (-110)
- Over/Under (O/U): 43.5 (O: -110 | U: -110)
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Bears at Colts key injuries
Bears
- WR Keenan Allen (heel) out
- G Nate Davis (finger) questionable
- RB Travis Homer (finger) out
- DT Zacch Pickens (groin) out
Colts
- DE Laiatu Latu (hip) questionable
- WR Michael Pittman Jr. (back) questionable
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Bears at Colts picks and predictions
Prediction
Colts 20, Bears 13
Moneyline
BET COLTS (-115).
The Colts have the more proven roster and have multiple versatile weapons on the roster. It starts with the quarterback, and Richardson is more proven than Williams.
Williams has a 56.1% completion rate, and no Bears player has more than 60 rushing yards. They haven’t moved the ball well and should continue to struggle, especially without Allen. Richardson should be able to get right after struggling against a quality Packers defense.
The Colts have the better, more proven playmakers and should be able to escape with a win. Back COLTS (-115).
Against the spread
PASS.
There’s no great value here as compared to the moneyline. Play either option, but the preferred route is to take the risk out of the equation and back the Colts to win outright.
Over/Under
BET UNDER 43.5 (-110).
The Bears are 0-2 O/U and are averaging just 18.5 points per game. They did scored 24 against the Titans, and 21 of those points came in the final 2 quarters. Both were either defensive or special teams. The Bears can’t move the ball.
The Colts are averaging just 18.5 points per game as well and are 1-1 O/U. Richardson has the talent but hasn’t put it together yet this season. Don’t expect either young quarterback to have a breakout game Sunday. Back UNDER 43.5 (-110).
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