Best Bears Week 3 Bets: What Can We Expect from the Offense?
NFL Week 2 came and went, and things were a little better for the Chicago Bears offense, but not much improvement if you were betting. Our record now stands at 6-4 for the NFL season. Our recap from Week 2 looks like the following:
The Bears covered the spread. Receiving 6.5 points puts us in the money for the 19-13 loss. Like me, you probably watched the entire second half thinking, "We have another chance to take the lead." Especially in the fourth quarter, the Bears had every chance to win but could not put together a drive to make it happen.
However, we were sure that D'Andre Swift would not get too many yards, and he didn't (he had 18), but we thought for sure he would find the end zone. Unfortunately, his shot at the end zone was vultured by Khalil Herbert.
We told you not to bet the quarterback, and that was wise once again. QB Caleb Williams had another quarterback rating under 55.
We said to not bet the receivers and that was wise. Williams did have a major improvement in passing yards at 174, but he spread the ball around to 7 different receivers. DJ Moore had a team high of 53 yards. If you bet a ton of money, you would have made a little, but we only advise to bet with good financial odds.
On to Week 3 and the Colts. All odds by DraftKings Sportsbook.
Betting the Game
DraftKings has the 0-2 Colts as the favorite by 1.5, which is basically a complete toss-up. Betting the Bears with the spread is getting you only -108 odds. So, we either think that the Bears will lose by 1 point or that they will win. The Bears have every chance of winning this game.
The Colts defense is giving up the 4th-worst passing rating against quarterbacks so far this year at 120.6. These quarterbacks are Malik Willis of Green Bay and CJ Stroud of the Houston Texans. Though they haven't given up many yards passing, they have given up 3 touchdowns in the air, tied for 8th-worst in the league, and they will be without top defensive lineman, DeForest Buckner.
Per NFL.com, on the ground, the Colts are the worst in the NFL right now, giving up 474 yards over just two games. They are the fifth-worst in yards per carry at 5.1. As the Bears are desperately looking for a consistent rushing attack, look for them to get the running backs heavily engaged.
On offense, the Colts and QB Anthony Richardson lead the league in passing interceptions and have the fifth-worst quarterback rating and the Bears are a top-10 passing defense.
Results: Betting the spread gives you -108 odds so you might as well just bet the Bears moneyline to win at +105.