The New York Giants (0-1) and Chicago Bears (1-0) square off at Soldier Field in Chicago in Week 2. Kickoff is Sunday at 1 p.m. ET (on FOX). Here we analyze the Week 2 matchup, including the Giants-Bears odds, spread and betting lines and look at the best NFL betting options.
Giants at Bears betting odds and lines
Odds via BetMGM; access USA TODAY Sports’ betting odds for a full list. Lines last updated Friday at 10 a.m. ET
- Money line: Giants +210 (Bet $100, win $210) | Bears -250 (bet $250, win $100)
- Against the spread/ATS: Giants +5.5 (-110) | Bears -5.5 (-110)
- Over/Under: 41.5 (O: -110, U: -110)
Special New Jersey Betting Promotion! Bet $1 on the New York Giants money line, WIN $100 (in free bets) if the Giants score a touchdown against the Chicago Bears in Week 2. Place your legal, online sports bets in NJ at BetMGM Sportsbook. New customer offer, terms and conditions apply. Bet now!
Giants at Bears game notes
- The Giants were roughed up 26-16 by the Pittsburgh Steelers Monday night. When star RB Saquon Barkley is outrushed 22 to 6 in yardage by QB Daniel Jones, you know it wasn’t a good night.
- Giants WR Darius Slayton was a bright spot for the G-Men, going for six grabs and 102 yards on nine targets. He was one of three men in blue with at least six grabs, and he had two touchdowns.
- The Bears were down 23-6 heading into the fourth quarter, and things looked bleak at Ford Field against the Detroit Lions. Then, QB Mitchell Trubisky tossed three TDs to help the Bears to a miraculous 27-23 comeback win.
- The Giants are just 4-10 ATS in the past 14 games in the month of September after their non-cover on MNF, but they’re 12-3 ATS in the past 15 on the road and 10-2 ATS in the past 12 as road dogs.
- The Bears covered just three of their final 13 games in 2019, and they’re 1-6 ATS in the past seven as a favorite.
Giants at Bears key injuries
Giants
- WR Golden Tate (hamstring) questionable
Bears
- LB Khalil Mack (knee) questionable
- LB Robert Quinn (ankle) questionable
Giants at Bears: Odds, betting lines, picks and prediction
Prediction
Giants 23, Bears 20
Money line (?)
The Bears (-250) had a giant comeback, while the GIANTS (+210) were worked over by the Steelers at home. On the surface, this looks like it should be a Chicago victory, but the G-Men are a tremendous value, potentially doubling your investment.
The Bears didn’t look all that hot until the Detroit Lions-ed in the fourth quarter, shooting themselves in the foot. Before that, the offense was stagnant and the defense wasn’t stopping anybody. Look for Barkley to get on track, especially if Mack is limited or inactive.
Against the spread (?)
If you’re not feeling the GIANTS (+5.5, -110) straight up, they’re catching a decent amount of points here. Last season as a favorite of three or more points, the Bears were just 2-8 ATS.
That includes a 19-14 win over the Bears in Week 12, narrowly missing a cover as six-point favorites.
Over/Under (?)
OVER 41.5 (-110) is the slight lean here, although I certainly do not expect a track meet. That’s just not what either of these teams do.
Barkley has the potential to take it to the house each time he touches it, and he is going to come into this one with a chip on his shoulder. I like a Giants upset on the road, and the Over to sneak across the finish line in the fourth quarter.
Want action on this NFL game? Sign up and bet at BetMGM. If you’re looking for more sports betting picks and tips, visit SportsbookWire.com. Please gamble responsibly.
Also see:
- Giants’ Saquon Barkley takes Tiki Barber’s criticism as ‘a challenge’ (Giants Wire)
- Mitchell Trubisky sees benefit of operating under center (Bears Wire)
Follow @JoeWilliams on Twitter. Follow SportsbookWire on Twitter and like us on Facebook.
Gannett may earn revenue from audience referrals to betting services. Newsrooms are independent of this relationship and there is no influence on news coverage.
[lawrence-newsletter]
[lawrence-auto-related count=3 category=1367]