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NFL Handicapping Analysis: Week 2
(0-1) Cincinnati Bengals vs. Chicago Bears (0-1)
Date: Saturday, August 17th
Time: 1:00 ET
Venue: Soldier Field, Chicago IL
NFL ATS Betting Lines: (BET NOW!) Cincinnati +6 | Chicago -6
NFL Moneyline Odds: Cincinnati +213 | Chicago -266
NFL Betting Total: O/U 37.5
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Bengals vs. Bears Gameday
Get ready for some serious action in Week 2 as the Cincinnati Bengals face off against the Chicago Bears at Soldier Field! Both teams are coming off 0-1 starts, but the excitement is just heating up. With Burrow back and firing on all cylinders, the Bengals are hungry for another Super Bowl run, powered by a defense that’s only gotten stronger.
Last season, the Bengals and Bears did not face off head-to-head. When looking back over the last three times these two teams have played, the Bears have the leg up at 3-0. The Bears also had the edge vs. the spread in these games, at 2-0-1. These games averaged a combined total of 40 points per game leading to an over/under record of 1-1-1.
Cincinnati Bengals
Although the Bengals’ point spread was -6 in their pre-season week one matchup against the Buccaneers, they were slight favorites at -6. With the point spread in their favor, they were looking to come out on top, but they ended up losing 17-14, finishing at 0-1 in the pre-season.
Heading into the 4th quarter, the Bengals were trailing 10-7, and although they did take a 14-10 lead with 3:40 remaining in the 4th, the Buccaneers answered with a touchdown to take the lead and ultimately win 17-14.
Cincinnati Bengals Stats
Despite finishing with just 12 first downs, the Bengals’ offense still managed to put up 252 yards through the air in their 17-14 loss to the Buccaneers. They struggled to run the ball, finishing with only 36 yards on 13 attempts, averaging just 2.8 yards per attempt.
Logan Woodside led the passing attack with 149 yards on 8-of-12 passing, finishing with one touchdown and a passer rating of 137. Jermaine Burton was the top receiver, finishing with 82 yards and a touchdown.
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In their most recent game, the Bengals’ defense forced 3 sacks and held the Buccaneers to 35.3% on third down conversions. Despite this, they gave up 136 rushing yards on just 32 attempts, finishing with 22 first downs allowed and 390 yards allowed in the game.
For the passing game, the Bengals allowed 254 yards through the air and finished with a passing yards per attempt of 6.7. Although they didn’t give up any passing touchdowns, the Bengals’ defense did come up with one interception.
Chicago Bears
After a 33-6 win over the Bills in their first pre-season game, the Bears are now 2-0 in the pre-season. Chicago came into this one as slight 3-point underdogs, but they covered the spread with their 27-point victory.
Our pre-game lines had the over/under at 37.5 points, and with 39 combined points, this one easily surpassed that figure.
Chicago got off to a good start with a 30-yard field goal from Cairo Santos in the 1st quarter. After the Bears added another field goal, they led 6-3 at halftime. In the 3rd quarter, the Bears took a 13-6 lead, and they really broke things open in the 4th quarter, outscoring the Bills 20-0.
Chicago Bears Stats
The Bears’ offense finished with 33 first downs and 199 yards in their most recent game vs. Buffalo. They really struggled on third down, converting on just 33.3% of their chances, and they didn’t find the endzone through the air, finishing with 199 yards and 21 attempts.
Chicago’s top quarterback in this one was Caleb Williams, who finished with 95 yards on 4/7 passing. He didn’t throw any interceptions and finished with a passer rating of 101. On the ground, Ian Wheeler led the Bears with 43 yards and two rushing touchdowns.
Chicago’s defense was absolutely dominant in their most recent game, finishing with eight sacks and holding Buffalo to just 123 passing yards on 18 completions. The Bears’ secondary didn’t allow a passing touchdown and limited the Bills to 4.0 yards per attempt in the passing game.
For the game, the Bears’ defense held Buffalo to just 77 rushing yards on 26 attempts, with the Bills finishing with only three rushing first downs. Additionally, the Bears’ defense forced Buffalo to convert on just 35.3% of their third down attempts.
Cincinnati Bengals vs. Chicago Bears NFL Football Betting Trends
- The Bengals are 2-3 in their last five games as an underdog.
- Conversely, the Bears are 2-2-1 ATS in their last five games as a favorite.
- Also, the Bengals are 4-6 ATS in their last ten road games.
- On the other side, the Bears have gone 4-6 across their last ten home games.
- Over the Bengals’ last 3 road games, the over/under record is 2-1.
- The Bears’ have an over/under record of 0-3 in their last 3 games at home.
Bengals vs. Bears Line Movement
| Open-ML | Live-ML | Open-Spread | Live-Spread | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bengals | +120 | +213 | +2.5 | +6 |
| Bears | -140 | -266 | -2.5 | -6 |
4* Free Week 2 NFL Betting Prediction: Cincinnati +6
Our pick vs. the spread is to take the Bengals to cover as road underdogs in this week two pre-season matchup vs. the Bears. The point spread line is sitting at +6 in favor of the Bengals, and we have them winning by a score of 21-20.
As for an over/under pick, with the line at 37.5 points, we like the over, with our projections forecasting a combined 41 points between these two teams.
Don’t sleep on the Bears! After a dominating 33-7 win over the Bills, Chicago, led by coach Matt Eberflus, is riding high. Rookie sensation Caleb Williams looked sharp in limited snaps, adding even more firepower to this matchup. Betting lines have Chicago as a 6-point favorite, but with Cincinnati’s determination and a solid defense, this game is set to be a thriller!
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