Houston Texans at Chicago Bears odds, picks and predictions

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

The Houston Texans (0-1-1) are on the road against the Chicago Bears (1-1) Sunday for a cross-conference matchup. Kickoff from Soldier Field will be at 1 p.m. ET (CBS). Below, we analyze Tipico Sportsbook‘s lines around the Texans vs. Bears odds, and make our expert NFL picks and predictions.

The Texans were unable to upset the Denver Broncos in Week 2, losing 16-9 on the road. The Texans actually led that game into the 4th quarter, but the Broncos scored 10 points in the final 13 minutes to secure the victory. The game was closer than it should have been, too, with Denver outgaining Houston 350-234 in total yardage.

The Bears have been equally anemic on offense, scoring 29 total points in 2 games. They were blown out 27-10 by the Green Bay Packers on Sunday Night Football in Week 2 after beating the San Francisco 49ers by 9 points in their opener. Like Houston, Chicago has not topped 300 total yards in either of its first 2 games.

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Texans 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 1:15 p.m. ET.

  • Money line (ML): Texans +122 (bet $100 to win $122) | Bears -145 (bet $145 to win $100)
  • Against the spread (ATS): Texans +2.5 (+100) | Bears -2.5 (-120)
  • Over/Under (O/U): 39.5 (O: -105 | U: -115)

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Texans at Bears key injuries

Texans

  • TE Pharaoh Brown (shoulder) questionable
  • DL Maliek Collins (knee) questionable
  • TE Brevin Jordan (ankle) questionable
  • DB Isaac Yiadom (thigh) questionable

Bears

  • LB Matthew Adams (hamstring) questionable
  • DB Dane Cruikshank (hamstring) questionable
  • LB Roquan Smith (hip) questionable

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Texans at Bears picks and predictions

Prediction

Texans 20, Bears 17

Money line

If you like offense, this probably isn’t the game for you. As previously mentioned, neither team has gained more than 300 yards in a game this season. In Week 2, QB Justin Fields only attempted 11 passes and had 70 passing yards.

The Texans’ defense is respectable, as is Chicago’s, but I actually like the way Houston matches up in this game. Bet the TEXANS (+122) as the underdogs because this game truly is a toss-up.

Against the spread

I’ll gladly take the 2.5 points in a game that should be close and low-scoring. The Texans were at least competitive in their first 2 games, but the Bears looked lost on offense in Week 2.

I’ll take the points with the TEXANS +2.5 (+100).

Over/Under

The total went Under in each of these teams’ first 2 games, and by a lot, too. In a game with 45-point O/U between the Texans and Broncos, only 25 points were scored.

I like the UNDER 39.5 (-115), even with it being set so low by NFL standards. These offenses just aren’t very good and they’re likely to rely on their ground games.

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Houston Texans at Chicago Bears odds, picks and prediction

Previewing the Houston Texans at Chicago Bears Week 14 betting odds and lines, with NFL betting picks, tips and predictions.

The struggling Chicago Bears (5-7) will take on the Houston Texans (4-8) Sunday afternoon of Week 14. Kickoff is set for 1 p.m. ET from Soldier Field in Chicago. Below, we preview the Texans-Bears betting odds and lines and make our NFL picks and predictions.

Texans 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 3:45 p.m. ET.

  • Money line: Texans -125 (bet $125 to win $100) | Bears +105 (bet $100 to win $105)
  • Against the spread/ATS: Texans -1.5 (-110) | Bears +1.5 (-110)
  • Over/Under: 44.5 (O: -110 | U: -110)

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Texans at Bears: Game notes

  • The Bears have lost six games in a row, with three of those losses coming by at least seven points.
  • Chicago has covered the spread in just one of its last six games, including a current 0-4 ATS streak.
  • The Texans have won all four of their meetings with the Bears going back to their inaugural 2004 campaign. They’ve won by average scores of 22.75 to 12.25.
  • Houston ranks second in passing yards per game (279.8), while Chicago’s defense ranks 17th in passing yards allowed (238.4).
  • The total has gone Under in six of the Bears’ last nine games and in four of the Texans’ last six.

Texans at Bears: Key injuries

Texans

  • WR Brandin Cooks (foot, neck) questionable
  • RB Duke Johnson (illness) questionable
  • RB David Johnson (personal) questionable

Bears

  • WR Darnell Mooney (personal) questionable
  • WR Allen Robinson (knee) questionable
  • OLB Khalil Mack (shoulder) questionable

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

Prediction

Texans 27, Bears 20

Money line (?)

The Bears simply aren’t a very good team. The defense is decent but the offense is one of the worst in the NFL due to poor quarterback play. The Texans may be lacking weapons for QB Deshaun Watson, but he has proven in the past he can overcome an underwhelming supporting cast.

I like the TEXANS (-125) to win straight up against the Bears on the road.

Against the spread (?)

The Bears, losers of their last six games, somehow still have a better record against the spread (5-7) than the Texans (4-8). Chicago hasn’t covered in any of its last four games, a streak that will extend to five in Week 14.

I feel confident in the TEXANS -1.5 (-110) to cover this spread and win by at least 2 points.

Over/Under (?)

Recent trends suggest this game will go Under the projected total. The total has gone Under in six of the Bears’ last nine, and in four of the Texans’ last six games; however, Houston has scored at least 20 points in each of its last three games and has scored fewer than 20 points only once in its last 10.

Bet the OVER 44.5 (-110) Sunday.

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