1. Let’s take a look at a moneyline bet and talk about identifying who is the favorite and who is the underdog. 055 — Eagles -300; 056 — Falcons +240; There are four elements to the moneyline bet that you can see here. The first column is just an identifier of which bet is which for the sportsbook.
2. In the 2019 season opener, Philadelphia closed as a hefty 10-point home favorite against Washington. The Eagles were -500 on the Money Line, while Washington was a juicy +425 to pull the road upset. Philadelphia -500 (Bet $500 to win $100, Betting $100 wins only $20) Washington +425 (Bet $100 to.
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It was a wild ride for the Chicago Bears in 2020; quarterback uncertainty, winning streaks followed by losing streaks, and plenty of close games. After starting 5-1, the Bears were sorted out with a six-game losing streak. However, behind David Montgomery and a lights-out defense, Chicago managed to skirt into the NFC Playoffs. Mitch Trubisky may have won himself another year as the starting quarterback for the Bears thanks to solid late-season play.

CHI Bears +6000: WAS Football Team +6000: DEN Broncos +6600: NY Giants +6600: PHI Eagles +6600: JAX Jaguars +7500: CIN Bengals +8000: NY Jets +8000: DET Lions +12500. Washington is a point favorite to beat the Eagles and book its playoff ticket. The Football Team opened as 1-point favorites last week. The projected total of points is the fourth-lowest number on the 16-game Week 17 slate. Philadelphia was a 5.5-point road favorite ahead.

It’s not all peachy, though– Matt Nagy has faced immense scrutiny this season for coaching ineptitude and his future with the team is uncertain moving forward. Chicago’s nasty defense will remain intact this offseason, but decisions surround Trubisky and star receiver Allen Robinson, who is rumored to be displeased with his current spot. For having so many players secured for next season (barring trades), the Bears have many question marks to address this offseason.

Chicago Bears odds

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Bears prop bets

Prop bets are based on individual performance, typically surrounding players. David Montgomery came into his own toward the end of the season and proved to be a fruitful option with prop betting. For example, Montgomery’s projected rushing total against the Green Bay Packers in Week 12 of the 2020 season was 55.5 yards. That game, he went off for 103 rushing yards and those who bet over his rushing total would have cashed out.

Eagles Bears Moneyline Score

Search below for Chicago Bears team or player props currently being offered at sportsbooks. You can also look around at other teams and players using this tool. Happy shopping!

Bears futures odds

Futures are long-term bets that can range from an offseason to a full season (or beyond). Team win totals, award winners, and player performance are common futures. For example:

2020 Odds to win NFL DROY

• Chase Young -110
• Patrick Queen +450
• Kenneth Murray +1000
• Jaylon Johnson +1500

This line for the Defensive Rookie of the Year would often be bet before the season starts. Futures allow for bettors to capitalize on players they think are favorites to win awards long before the odds shift away from their favor. For example, Queen opened with odds of +900 to win the DROY award after the NFL Draft; his odds will shift as the season develops based on his performance for the Ravens defense.

Bears Super Bowl LVI odds

The Chicago Bears opened with +5000 odds to win Super Bowl LVI. Those odds are in line with teams like the Falcons, Raiders, and Eagles.

Bears NFC North odds

The Packers clinched the NFC North, eliminating the Bears from division contention.

Bears win totals

NFL win totals will be released later this offseason. Keep your eyes on this page for the latest NFL projected win totals.

Chicago Bears 2021 schedule and betting odds

Check back for the complete Bears 2021 schedule along with the opening spreads for every game.

How to bet on the Chicago Bears

Moneyline

The moneyline is the simplest of bets, decided by the straight-up winner and loser of each game. Consider the following example:

• Bears -185
• Panthers +310

The Bears are considered heavy favorites in this matchup (indicated by -185), requiring a $185 bet to win $100 (plus the initial bet back). The Panthers are the underdog in this matchup, paying out $410 total for a $100 bet ($310 in winnings). How much either team wins or loses by does not matter in moneyline betting, the payout remains the same.

Point spread

Betting on the point spread is determinant on how many points a team wins or loses by. Take the following example:

• Bears -2.5 (-110)
• Vikings +2.5 (-110)

In this example, Chicago is favored by 2.5 points, indicated by “-2.5.” If the Bears win the game 23-20, the Bears (-2.5) win the bet and would have a total payout of $19.09 on a $10 bet ($9.09 in profit). If the Vikings keep the game within three and lose 23-21, the Vikings (+2.5) would win, and the payout would be the same as listed above.

Point total (over/under)

The point total refers to the over/under line set by books. This number projects the total number of points scored in a game and, like prop betting, is bet whether one thinks the score will go over or under the set point total. For example, the Bears’ projected point total in their Week 2 matchup with the New York Giants was just 39.5 points. The Bears won that matchup 17-13, resulting in 30 total points. Those who bet under the point total could have cashed out.

The Bears fielded another still defense in 2020 and their offense was marred by quarterback controversy. Because of this, Chicago’s games usually had low point totals, ranging anywhere from 40 to 45 points and not usually more. Barring the Bears landing a big playmaker at quarterback, their point totals will continue to be low moving into 2021.

In-play and live betting

Sometimes, the most thrilling and rewarding bets are bets made while games are being played. These are referred to as live bets or in-play bets. Odds are ever-changing during games, which would prove to be fruitful for sharp and prepared bettors. For example, if the Bears (-225) were heavily favored against the Jaguars (+190) before kickoff, a payout on a $10 bet on the Bears to win would win just $4.44.

However, say the Bears fell to a big 21-3 deficit in the first half despite controlling the overall game (due to a costly turnover or special teams gaffe). Odds may swing in favor of the Jaguars, who may be a -110 favorite at halftime. Taking the Bears to come back and win the game could present plus-odds (say, +130). Should a bettor take Chicago (+130) at halftime and the Bears pull off the comeback, winners would win $13 instead of $4.44 (plus the initial $10 bet).

This could also be an effective way to “hedge” your bet; say a bettor took the Jaguars(+190) in that game, but Chicago jumps out to a 13-0 first quarter lead and is controlling the overall feel of the game, bettors could hedge by throwing some money down on Chicago (-270) to return some of the inevitably-lost bet.

Parlays and teasers

You can always string bets together in the form of parlays or teasers. Usually during busy Sundays, bettors can parlay several teams to win or cover against the spread and if all bets are successful, the payouts are multiplied. Teasers function similarly, except they allow bettors to move each point spread to a more favorable line in exchange for diminished odds.

Bears 2020 recap

Record: 8-8

Record ATS: 8-8

Over/under record: 8-8

It was maybe the most exciting route to an 8-8 record for the 2020 Bears, who began the season red hot, then went on a six game losing streak. They won three of their last four and squeaked into the seventh seed in the NFC Playoffs. Through Week 13, the Bears failed to score more than 30 points, but averaged 31.5 points per game down their last four weeks. The indecisiveness between Nick Foles and Mitch Trubisky led to the offense that was truly hard to watch.

The rest of the Bears’ metrics were as middle-of-the-road as it gets; they were the only team in the NFL to post a 0.500 record across their regular season, against the spread, and against the point total. Betting on the Bears week-to-week proved to be difficult in 2020.

Bears 2021 offseason moves

Key free agents: Allen Robinson (WR), Mitchell Trubisky (QB), Tashaun Gipson (S), Germain Ifedi (RG), Alex Bars (LG)

Draft pick position needs: QB, OL, WR

In addition from a few key players like Robinson, Trbusky, Gipson, and Ifedi; the Bears have a rash of role players like DL Roy Robertson-Harris, EDGE Barkevious Mingo, and RG Rashaad Coward due new contracts. Robinson has been publicly frustrated with the Bears and will more likely than not be on his way to another team for 2021. Should the Bears land a big name quarterback, Robinson might be swayed to stay. Tashaun Gipson is 31 years old, but was a pivotal piece for Chicago for the past few seasons; he should be able to earn an extension with the Bears.

With the 20th overall pick in the upcoming draft, the Bears are sitting in a void of quarterbacks. The top four (Lawrence, Fields, Wilson, Lance) will more than likely be gone and other signal callers like Alabama’s Mac Jones and Florida’s Kyle Trask would be considered a reach. This will likely drive the Bears to grab one of the available offensive linemen like Michigan’s Jaylen Mayfield or USC’s Alijah Vera-Tucker. Another option for Chicago would be to trade back in the draft for a team looking to get a sliding player or talented edge rusher and grab their quarterback there.

• When: Sunday, January 6, 2018 @ 4:40 pm EST
• Where: Soldier Field, Chicago, Illinois
• (Betting odds from Sportsbetting AG and current as of 1/3 at 11 pm)

This season, I wrote 3-4 articles per week sharing my picks and predictions. I covered the Thursday night, Sunday night, and Monday night NFL matchups each week and shared a Pick(s) of the Week column in which I shared my full slate of bets for every weekend.

If you’re going to keep betting with me, make sure to get the most favorable odds at the best NFL betting sites to maximize your chances of winning and returns. At the end of the 2018 NFL regular season, these are my results:

• Overall Record: 181 – 154 – 3 (3 NFL futures bets pending)
• Winning Percentage: 54.0%
• Total Profit: $2,062.42
• Total Return: 7.03%

To close the show on Wild Card weekend, the Philadelphia Eagles are headed to Soldier Field to take on the 12-4 Bears. Chicago allowed Philly into the postseason by defeating the Minnesota Vikings in Week 17, but now it’s either win or go home.

NFL Playoffs Week 1 Wild Card Sunday Quick Picks

If you just want some quick notes on the game and my picks, without all of the breakdowns and rambling, I’ll summarize the key points of my article here. These are critical variables, stats, and/or matchup factors that I see deciding the outcome of Sunday night’s contest, as well as the bets I’m making:

• The point total has gone under in Chicago’s past four games.
• The Bears are 5-0 in their past five home games, both straight up and against the spread.
• Nick Foles has the second-most passing yards in the NFL during his 5 starts this season.
• Foles will be playing with bruised ribs.
• This is Mitchell Trubisky’s playoff debut.

My picks for this game:

• Bears -6.5 at -105 betting odds
• Over 41.5 at -110 betting odds

Gambling Stats for Sunday’s Late Game

Sometimes you can find data to help with your handicapping that may not directly focus on the action on the field. Looking at how a team has traditionally performed against the spread can be worth analyzing as well. You can even take these meta stats further, looking for patterns in performances following losses, at home, and as favorites or underdogs. I was able to find these statistics at TeamRankings.com.

Chicago Bears

• Chicago is 12-4-0 against the spread, covering 75% of the time.
• At home, they’re 7-1-0 against the spread, covering 87.5% of the time.
• As a home favorite, they’re 6-0-0 against the spread, covering 100% of the time.
• Following a win, Chicago is 8-3-0 against the spread, covering 72.7% of the time.
• Against NFC opponents, the Bears are 10-2-0 against the spread, covering 83.3% of the time.
• Chicago is 8-8-0 (50%) at covering the totals/over-under line.
• Following a win, the Bears are 6-5-0 (54.5%) at covering the totals/over-under line.
• As a home favorite, Chicago is 3-3-0 (50%) at covering the totals/over-under line.
• Against NFC opponents, the Bears are 5-7-0 (41.7%) at covering the totals/over-under line.

Philadelphia Eagles

Eagles Bears Moneyline Vs

• Philadelphia is 7-9-0 against the spread, covering 43.8% of the time.
• On the road, they’re 3-4-0 against the spread, covering 42.9% of the time.
• As a road underdog, they’re 1-2-0 against the spread, covering 33.3% of the time.
• Following a win, Philadelphia is 5-7-0 against the spread, covering 41.7% of the time.
• Against NFC opponents, the Eagles are 7-5-0 against the spread, covering 58.3% of the time.
• Philadelphia is 7-9-0 (43.8%) at covering the totals/over-under line.
• Following a win, the Eagles are 5-3-0 (62.5%) at covering the totals/over-under line.
• As a road underdog, Philadelphia is 2-1-0 (66.7%) at covering the totals/over-under line.
• Against NFC opponents, the Eagles are 5-7-0 (41.7%) at covering the totals/over-under line.

Away – Philadelphia Eagles (+6.5)

The biggest underdogs of the weekend are the Philadelphia Eagles. While every other Wild Card game is favored by only a field goal or less, the Bears are nearly giving a touchdown to their visitors. Oh, how quickly people forget about the magic of an underdog Nick Foles on the road. Games such as this one are how he eventually earned the “reigning Super Bowl MVP” title to begin with.

But I haven’t forgotten, because I’m a Nick Foles truther. Jet fuel can’t melt steel beams, and Carson Wentz can’t keep Foles bottled away during the postseason where he truly shines. In his five games as a starter (the first of which were rough) the backup QB has the second-most passing yards in the entire NFL.

Philly finished their 2018 regular season campaign with five wins over the last six games, the lone loss coming to Dallas in overtime in Week 14. The Eagles still needed some help getting into the playoffs after their late push, and the Bears were more than happy to give them the push needed, by vanquishing their division rival Minnesota Vikings.

Now, we’re faced with a familiar story: Foles and the Eagles on the road, getting points. Thus far, he’s looked like the engine driving his team to another improbable postseason run. Alongside the QB – and with some added motivation this week – is top receiving option Alshon Jeffery, who is grabbing over five catches per game for over 100-yards receiving on average since Nick took over.

In order for Foles to work his magic, the defense will need to slow down Mitchell Trubisky and Matt Nagy’s creative offense. Philadelphia’s defense has been inconsistent this season, but they showed up when they had to, locking down Washington on the road to keep their team’s playoffs hopes alive.

These two coaches are familiar with each other from their time on the Kansas City coaching staff. Pederson knows he’ll need to contain Trubisky’s running ability and stuff Howard and Cohen to truly give his organization a shot at another miraculous winter run.

Injury Designations

Out

• QB – Carson Wentz (back)

Doubt

• WR – Mike Wallace (ankle)

Questionable

Eagles Bears Moneyline Odds

• C – Jason Kelce (knee)
• QB – Nick Foles (ribs)
• CB – Sidney Jones (hamstring)

Home – Chicago Bears (-6.5)

Of all the teams playing this weekend, the Chicago Bears have the best record, sitting at 12-4 and laying the most points of any Wild Card round participant. Plus, they’re coming in hot after winning nine of their past ten games, straight up and against the spread both. This week, they’ll be playing at home where they hold opposing offenses to only 285 yards per game.

The Bears win games on the strength of their defense, particularly their front seven which surrendered only 80 rushing yards per game, best in the NFL. They haven’t treated opposing quarterbacks much better, allowing just a single top-fifteen performance in their past ten contests. If they can pressure the quarterback consistently, the game is already all-but-over.

If Chicago has anything to worry about on Sunday, it’s the offense, led by Mitchell Trubisky seeing his first postseason action of his young career. Over the final month of the season, the Bears averaged fewer than 20-points per game despite going undefeated over that same period. However, there are some encouraging trends for the offense.

The Eagles’ defense has been in shambles since the injury bug ravaged their entire secondary. Since then, they’ve ranked 30^th against the pass. Philly has also shown an inability to contain dual-threat QBs like Trubisky, giving up top-ten finishes to Deshaun Watson, Cam Newton, Marcus Mariota, and Dak Prescott throughout the season.

If there’s anyone I’m anticipating a massive game from on Sunday, it’s Tarik Cohen. Nobody on this Bears offense is more effective at exploiting defensive matchups, and Philly is allowing almost seven receptions to enemy backfields per contest and the seventh-most receiving yards to the position. He’ll play a central role in countering Fletcher Cox and the pressure the Eagles will bring.

Depending on which version of Philadelphia’s run-defense shows up this week, it could be an excellent spot for Jordan Howard as well. Chicago’s more traditional between-the-tackles runner has been enjoying almost 20 touches per game in recent weeks and has four TDs in his past three performances.

On paper, there’s a lot going in Chicago’s favor on Sunday. If they’re derailed, it will be the result of another Nick Foles postseason miracle.

Injury Designations:

Questionable

• DE – Aaron Lynch (elbow)
• S – Eddie Jackson (ankle)

Fantasy Football Sit/ Start

In the past, I’ve stuck to sportsbook betting exclusively in my picks articles. But, with so much of the gambling public wagering through daily and even season-long fantasy, I’ve decided to share my sits and starts for the game as well.

I think the Eagles will be surprisingly competitive in this contest, despite the dominant year the Bears have had playing at home. For whatever reason, Nick Foles elevates this entire offense during the postseason, although I am concerned about his ribs. Playing as the underdog is one thing, but performing hurt is another, especially against such a deadly defense.

Philadelphia’s scrappiness will push the point total over, but I don’t think the Eagles can keep up with Chicago long enough to cover the 6.5-points they’re getting. That’s why I’m also grabbing the Bears laying the points. They’ve gone 12-4 against the spread all season; I don’t think it’d be wise to bail on them just yet.

These sit/start options reflect this prediction:

Start

• Mitchell Trubisky – Bears QB – I love this spot for Trubisky. While he’s starting in his first career postseason game, the numbers are all in Mitchell’s favor. The Eagles have the 30^th ranked pass defense, and they can’t contain the QB run. Plus, the second-year quarterback is considerably better playing at home, where he averages just under 24 fantasy points per game.
• Tarik Cohen – Bears RB – If you could only start a single player in this game, Tarik Cohen would be the smart pick. The Eagles have been abused by pass-catching running backs all year, and Cohen is Matt Nagy’s favorite dynamic weapon with which to exploit defenses.
• Jordan Howard – Bears RB – Jordan Howard has found the end zone four times in the past three games, and is suddenly seeing almost 20 touches per game over the last month of the regular season. You have to like volume and results like those.
• Allen Robinson – Bears WR – I’m high on Chicago’s receiving corps this weekend. The Eagles’ secondary is an injury-ravaged mess. Robinson has 43 catches and no TDs since Week 11; that changes on Sunday.
• Nick Foles – Eagles QB – I’m always a fan of starting Nick Foles, no matter the circumstance. This is a pretty insane situation, but that will make it even more amazing when he throws for 300-yards and 3 TDs.
• Alshon Jeffery – Eagles WR – As long as Nick Foles is under center, Alshon Jeffery is a startable WR1. He’s targeted over five times per contest and averages over 100-yards per game receiving with the backup QB in the game.
• Zach Ertz– Eagles TE – I know this seems insane, but I’m benching Wentz this week. He’ll be far too expensive in daily fantasy, and I’m expecting the Bears to put the clamps on him this week. Their safety play is too strong to trust the superstar TE on Sunday.

Sit

• Eagles RBs – The Bears utterly smash opposing run games on their home turf. Plus, with Foles under center, Philadelphia utilizes a three-man running back committee. There’s just not enough opportunity to start any of them.

Potential Sleepers

• Trey Burton – Bears TE – Burton is seeing almost six targets per game and facing his former team. The Eagles are excellent against the TE position, but I have Burton finding the end zone.
• Golden Tate – Eagles WR – It’s a Nick Foles game! Somebody unexpected is going to explode to keep Philly in this game late. Why can’t it be Golden Tate who has been criminally underused since being traded to the Eagles.

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