The Chicago Bears travel to Atlanta this weekend to play the Falcons in a game that could have an important impact on the NFL standings, especially in the NFC South. Atlanta hopes to win this weekend and continue to have an opportunity to win the division and reach the playoffs.
Chicago Bears Season Forecast
The Chicago Bears will enter this weekend’s game against the Atlanta Falcons after three consecutive losses. Chicago hasn’t won a game since October 24, when they won 33-14 against the New England Patriots.
As a result, after the first ten games of the Chicago Bears schedule 2022-23, the Bears are 3-7. Last weekend, Chicago lost 31-30 against the Lions, with Detroit scoring a touchdown with only 2:21 remaining in the game to take the lead.
Quarterback Justin Fields continues to improve in his second season. He has completed 58.9% of his passes this year for 1,489 passing yards and 12 touchdowns. He also has 749 rushing yards this season and had 147 yards rushing against the Lions on Sunday.
Meanwhile, Chicago’s defense is allowing 24.7 points per game, which is tied for the seventh-most in the NFL. The Bears allow only 345.4 yards per game, which is currently 18th in that category of NFL team stats. However, opponents have still had success in terms of scoring against Chicago this season.
Matchup Information
Moneyline
Opening Line
The Bears’ moneyline began this week at +144.
How the Line Has Moved and Why
Chicago’s moneyline has changed to +139. This could be due to how well the Bears’ offense played last weekend ahead of this weekend’s game.
What Make Lose the Bet
After the first ten games of their NFL schedule, the Bears have won only one game on the road this season.
Spread Line
Opening Line
The Bears vs Falcons spread is +3 Bears before this weekend’s game.
How the Line Has Moved and Why
This week, the Bears vs Falcons spread has not changed.
What Make Lose the Bet
Chicago is 1-2 against the spread in their last three games.
Total
Opening Line
The over/under for this weekend’s Bears vs Falcons game began this week at 49.5.
How the Line Has Moved and Why
During this week so far, the over/under for this weekend’s game has changed from 49.5 to 49. However, Chicago has scored at least 29 points in each of their last four games.
What Make Lose the Bet
The over is 4-0 in Chicago’s last four games but was 2-2 in the four games before that.
Chicago Bears Betting Trend to Know
The Bears are 4-5-1 against the spread this season. The over is 6-4 in Chicago’s games so far this season.
Atlanta Falcons Season Forecast
The Atlanta Falcons will enter this weekend’s game in second place in the NFC South of NFL team standings. Atlanta is second behind the Tampa Bay Buccaneers and could still win the division this season.
However, entering this weekend’s game the Falcons have lost back-to-back games to the Panthers and Chargers. Atlanta is 1-3 in their last four games overall.
The Atlanta Falcons stats this season show that they are scoring 23.2 points per game, which is currently the 12th most in the NFL. So far this season, the Falcons average 317.2 yards per game, the 27th-best in the NFL.
Quarterback Marcus Mariota has completed 61.9% of his passes this season for 1,747 passing yards. He has also thrown 12 touchdowns, the 13th-most in the NFL in that category of NFL player stats. Last week against the Panthers, Mariota completed 19 of his 30 passes for 186 passing yards, two touchdowns, and one interception.
This weekend’s game could be one of the most important NFL matchups this week because of the NFC South standings. If Atlanta wins this weekend, it will help them continue to have an opportunity to reach the playoffs this season.
Moneyline
Opening Line
The Falcons’ moneyline began this week at -171.
How the Line Has Moved and Why
During this week, Atlanta’s moneyline has changed from -171 to -166. This could be due to the Falcons’ loss last weekend.
What Make Lose the Bet
Atlanta was favored to win last weekend and lost. However, the Falcons have won two of their previous three home games.
Spread Line
Opening Line
The Bears vs Falcons spread began this week at -3 Falcons.
How the Line Has Moved and Why
So far this week, the NFL point spreads for this weekend’s game have not changed.
What Make Lose the Bet
Atlanta is 0-4 against the spread during their last four games. The spread could also continue to change this week as the NFL injury report for both teams changes.
Total
Opening Line
The opening over/under for this weekend’s game was 49.5.
How the Line Has Moved and Why
So far this week, the over/under has changed from 49.5 to 49. This could be due to the fact that Atlanta only scored 15 points last weekend.
What Make Lose the Bet
The under is 2-0 in Atlanta’s last two games.
Atlanta Falcons Betting Trend to Know
The Falcons are 6-4 against the spread this season.
Most Profitable Players of this Matchup to Bet On
- Justin Fields
- Drake London
- Marcus Mariota
There were no player props available before this article was completed.
This game could have a significant impact on whether or not the Falcons can reach the playoffs this season. It will be an important matchup for each team as they enter the final weeks of the NFL season.
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