Chicago Bears early Week 2 home favorites over New York Giants

The Chicago Bears head into their Week 2 contest against the New York Giants as betting favorites at home at Soldier Field.

The New York Giants (0-1) pay a visit to the Chicago Bears (1-0) Sunday of Week 2 in the NFL. Kickoff at Soldier Field is scheduled for 1 p.m. ET. Below, we take a look at the early Week 2 betting odds and lines at BetMGM Sportsbook.

The Giants took a 26-16 loss at home against the Pittsburgh Steelers on Monday Night Football and now head out on the road on a short week. Sophomore QB Daniel Jones completed 26 of 41 pass attempts for 279 yards with two touchdowns and two interceptions. He also led his team with 22 rushing yards while Saquon Barkley gained just 6 yards on 15 carries.

They Bears scored 21 unanswered points in the fourth quarter to beat the NFC North-rival Detroit Lions 27-23. Somewhat a surprise starter, QB Mitchell Trubisky completed 20 of 36 pass attempts for 242 yards and three touchdowns without an INT.

Giants at Bears betting odds, spread and line

Odds via BetMGM; last updated Tuesday at 11:45 a.m. ET.

  • Money line: Giants +210 (bet $100 to win $210) / Bears -250 (bet $250 to win $100) | Bet now
  • Against the spread: Giants +6, -110 (bet $110 to win $100) / Bears -6, -110 (bet $110 to win $100) | Bet now
  • Total: 41.5, Over -110 (bet $110 to win $100) / Under -110 (bet $110 to win $100) | Bet now

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The Bears are fairly heavy home favorites with an implied win probability of 71.43%. Those odds are expressed as 2/5 as a fraction or 1.40 as a decimal.

The Giants have a win probability of just 32.26%, but every $10 wagered on a win would return a profit of $21 if they pull the road upset.

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San Francisco 49ers big betting favorites in Week 2 road game against New York Jets

The San Francisco 49ers are big betting favorites on the road against the New York Jets in Week 2.

The New York Jets (0-1) play the San Francisco 49ers (0-1) at MetLife Stadium in Week 2. Kickoff will be Sunday at 1 p.m. ET. Below, we take a look at the early Week 2 betting odds and lines at BetMGM Sportsbook.

The Jets suffered a 27-17 loss to the AFC East-rival Buffalo Bills in their Week 1 opener. QB Sam Darnold went just 21-for-35 through the air for 215 yards with one touchdown and an interception. RBs Frank Gore and Le’Veon Bell totaled just 38 rushing yards on 12 carries.

The 49ers were upset by the NFC West-rival Arizona Cardinals in their 2020 opener. QB Jimmy Garoppolo threw for 259 yards and two touchdowns on 33 attempts. RB Raheem Mostert led the team in both rushing (56) and receiving (95) yards.

49ers at Jets betting odds, spread and line

Odds via BetMGM; last updated Monday at 3 p.m. ET.

  • Money line: 49ers -334 (bet $334 to win $100) / Jets +265 (bet $100 to win $265) | Bet now
  • Against the spread: 49ers -7, -110 (bet $110 to win $100) / Jets +7, -110 (bet $110 to win $100) | Bet now
  • Total: 43.5, Over -110 (bet $110 to win $100) / Under -110 (bet $110 to win $100) | Bet now

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The 49ers have an implied probability of 76.96% of winning on the road with a $334 investment needed to profit $100. They’re 1.30 favorites by the decimal odds and 50/167 on the fractional odds.

The Jets are being given just a 27.40% chance of winning their home opener by the Week 2 betting odds. Every $10 bet will return $26.50 in profit.

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Philadelphia Eagles favored by just 1 point at home to Los Angeles Rams in Week 2

The Philadelphia Eagles are favored by just one point against the visiting Los Angeles Rams in Week 2.

The Philadelphia Eagles (0-1) are 1-point home favorites against the Los Angeles Rams (1-0) in Week 2. Below, we take a look at the early Week 2 betting odds and lines at BetMGM Sportsbook.

The Eagles rushed out to a 17-point lead against the Washington Football Team in Week 1 but gave up 27-unanswered points to lose 27-17 on the road. QB Carson Wentz was sacked eight times and threw for 270 yards with two touchdowns and two interceptions on 42 passing attempts. TE Dallas Goedert was the team’s leading receiver with 101 yards and one score on eight receptions.

The Rams defeated the Dallas Cowboys 20-17 on Sunday Night Football. RB Malcolm Brown was the star in a low-scoring game with 79 yards and two scores on the ground to lead the backfield. QB Jared Goff went 20-for-31 for 275 yards and one interception.

Rams at Eagles betting odds, spread and line

Odds via BetMGM; last updated Monday at 2:50 p.m. ET.

  • Money line: Rams -106 (bet $106 to win $100) / Eagles -115 (bet $115 to win $100) | Bet now
  • Against the spread: Rams +1, -110 (bet $110 to win $100) / Eagles -1, -110 (bet $110 to win $100) | Bet now
  • Total: 46.5, Over -110 (bet $110 to win $100) / Under -110 (bet $110 to win $100) | Bet now

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The Rams are road underdogs despite winning their primetime Week 1 contest. A $10 bet on them to win outright returns a profit of $9.43. They’re getting just one point on insurance on the spread. If they lose by one, it’s a push and you get your money back. If they win outright, a $110 bet will return a profit of $100. A loss by two points or more will be a loss.

The Eagles are being given the edge following their Week 1 collapse to the NFC East rivals from Washington. They have an implied probability of just 53.49% to win the game outright. They’ll need to win by at least two points to cover the spread.

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Indianapolis Colts favored at home vs. Minnesota Vikings by Week 2 betting odds

The Indianapolis Colts are the home favorites against the Minnesota Vikings by the Week 2 betting odds and lines.

The Indianapolis Colts (0-1) and Minnesota Vikings (0-1) square up in Week 2 in a battle of two teams coming off opening-week upset losses. Kickoff at Lucas Oil Stadium will be at 1 p.m. ET. Below, we take a look at the early Week 2 betting odds and lines at BetMGM Sportsbook.

The Colts were stunned in a 27-20 loss to the AFC South-rival Jacksonville Jaguars in their road opener. Free-agent addition QB Philip Rivers completed 36 of 46 pass attempts for 363 yards with one score but two interceptions. RB Marlon Mack was lost for the rest of the season due to a torn Achilles.

The Vikings were dropped 43-34 by the NFC North-rival Green Bay Packers. RB Dalvin Cook rushed for two touchdowns but just 50 yards. QB Kirk Cousins threw for 259 yards and two TDs with an interception.

Vikings at Colts betting odds, spread and line

Odds via BetMGM; last updated Monday at 2:34 p.m. ET.

  • Money line: Vikings +135 (bet $100 to win $135) / Colts -162 (bet $162 to win $100) | Bet now
  • Against the spread: Vikings +3, -110 (bet $110 to win $100) / Colts -3, -110 (bet $110 to win $100) | Bet now
  • Total: 48.5, Over -110 (bet $110 to win $100) / Under -110 (bet $110 to win $100) | Bet now

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The Vikings are getting plus-money following their loss at the hand of QB Aaron Rodgers and the Packers. They have an implied win probability of just 42.55% with every $10 wagered returning a profit of $13.50 for the upset win.

The host Colts have an implied probability of 61.83% to win in Week 2. Those odds can be expressed as 50/81 by the fractional odds or 1.62 by the decimal odds.

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Week 2 betting odds and lines favor host Dallas Cowboys over Atlanta Falcons

The Dallas Cowboys are the betting favorites for their Week 2 matchup with the Atlanta Falcons.

The Dallas Cowboys (0-1) host the Atlanta Falcons (0-1) in their first home game of the 2020 NFL season at AT&T Stadium. Kickoff for the Week 2 contest is set for 1 p.m. ET. Below, we take a look at the early Week 2 betting odds and lines at BetMGM Sportsbook.

The Cowboys suffered a 20-17 upset road loss against the Los Angeles Rams in the grand opening of SoFi Stadium on Sunday Night Football. QB Dak Prescott completed 25 of 39 passes for 266 yards and a touchdown; RB Ezekiel Elliott ran for 96 yards and a score on 22 attempts; WR Amari was the leading receiver with 81 yards while rookie CeeDee Lamb added 59 yards in his NFL debut.

The Falcons were throttled 38-25 by the Seattle Seahawks at home at Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Week 1. QB Matt Ryan threw for 450 yards and two touchdowns with one interception while completing 37 of 54 attempts. RB Todd Gurley ran for 56 yards and a touchdown on 14 carries in his Falcons debut. WRs Julio JonesCalvin Ridley and Russell Gage each had at least 114 yards on nine receptions.

Falcons at Cowboys betting odds, spread and line

Odds via BetMGM; last updated Monday at 2:43 p.m. ET.

  • Moneyline: Falcons +200 (bet $100 to win $200) / Cowboys -250 (bet $100 to win $40) | Bet now
  • Against the spread: Falcons +5, -110 (bet $110 to win $100) / Cowboys -5, -110 (bet $110 to win $100) | Bet now
  • Total: 52.5, Over -110 (bet $110 to win $100) / Under -110 (bet $110 to win $100) | Bet now

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The Cowboys’ -250 moneyline odds mean they have an implied 71.43% chance of winning the game outright. Those odds can also be seen as 2/5 by the fractional odds or 1.40 by the decimal odds.

The Falcons have an implied chance of just 33.33% to win the game as road underdogs. Should they pull the road upset, every $10 bet will return $20 in profit.

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