Kickoff for this week’s match between the Chicago Bears and Dallas Cowboys is scheduled for 1 p.m. ET on Sunday at AT&T Stadium.
This past weekend, the Cowboys welcomed Dak Prescott back, who led the Lions to a dominating 24-6 victory. Dallas’ defense forced five turnovers in the victory and come into the matchup as a top-five unit.
The Bears, on the other hand, found some success themselves last week with a huge road victory over the New England Patriots 33-14 to snap a three-game losing streak.
The Bears will hit the road again this week and look for a win to stay afloat in the NFC North.
Chicago Bears vs. Dallas Cowboys
Odds Breakdown
Chicago Bears Current Odds
The Chicago Bears enter this road contest as +10 spread underdogs. In terms of the moneyline, oddsmakers list the Bears as +390 road underdogs. The total is 43 points.
Dallas Cowboys Current Odds
Oddsmakers have the Dallas Cowboys as -10 point spread favorites at home against the Bears. The moneyline is -490, with the point total at 43.
Teams’ Strengths and Weaknesses
Chicago Bears
The Bears’ biggest weakness entering Week Eight has been their shaky offense. In addition to the poor play calling and clock management by Head Coach Matt Eberflus, the team’s offensive woes have culminated in 18 points and 307 yards per game.
Justin Fields has topped 200 passing yards just once this year, and the Bears are last in the league in passing yards.
Bears’ Defense
On the defensive side of the ball, they have excelled. The Bears are surrendering just 18.9 points per game and are top-three against the pass in 2022.
Additionally, they are in the top five in takeaways with 12. The one thing the Bears can do on the offensive side of the ball is run it. Chicago leads the league averaging over 180 yards per game.
Dallas Cowboys
Dak Prescott, the starting quarterback for the Dallas Cowboys, has returned to action, and the Cowboys’ offense could benefit greatly as a result.
Under Prescott’s direction, the Dallas Cowboys‘ offense finished first in the NFL last season with an average of 407.0 yards per game.
The running game of the Cowboys is currently another strength for them. Ezikiel Elliott and Tony Pollard, who together average over 120 yards a game on the ground, are their go-to powerful two-headed monsters.
Cowboys’ Defense
Dallas’ defense, however, has been its greatest asset. A strong defense that ranks second in points allowed per game and sixth in yards allowed has been assembled by defensive coordinator Dan Quinn.
Up to this point, the Cowboys biggest weakness has been the Philadelphia Eagles and the New York Giants.
The biggest concern has been their quarterback play and moving the chains; however, with Dak Prescott back, we will see if they can get over the hump in the NFC East.
Team Season Forecast
Season Forecast for Chicago Bears
On Monday night, the Chicago Bears played Bill Belichick and the New England Patriots and absolutely dominated them.
By defeating the New England Patriots 33-14, the Bears not only ended their three-game losing streak but also improved to 3-4 on the year.
With this in mind, the Bears are now back in the mix, as they are currently in second place in the NFC North.
If they continue to improve on offense, this team has a dangerous enough defense to compete for a division title.
Season Forecast for Dallas Cowboys
The Dallas Cowboys beat the Lions 24-6 to get to 5-2 in the NFC East after quarterback Dak Prescott made his comeback from a five-week absence from the field.
Dallas’ defense, which has limited their sixth opponent in seven games to under 20 points, is still one of their greatest assets.
They have limited opponents scoring to 10 points or less three times this season. Due to the Eagles and New York Giants‘ strong performances thus far and the Cowboys find themselves in third place in the division. By the conclusion of the year, they should be competing for a division title and a playoff spot.
What to Expect from this Matchup?
Despite the Cowboys’ obvious talent difference, this game gives the impression of a defensive battle. We all know the Bears have one of the weakest offenses in the league, but with Dak Prescott back at quarterback, the Cowboys’ offense will need some time to settle in as well.
Chicago ended a three-game losing streak, and Prescott’s return has reignited a lot of excitement on the Cowboys’ side.
In either case, this should be a close game, with both teams aiming to finish at the top of their respective divisions.
Chicago Bears vs. Dallas Cowboys Prediction and Best Bets
This will be a defensive battle. The Chicago Bears did a nice job their last time out, limiting the Patriots to just 14 points in New England, while the Cowboys have limited opponents under 20 points for the sixth time in just seven games.
The Bears totaled 33 points last week but have failed all season to move the ball with regularity. On the Cowboys’ side, Dak Prescott’s transition back under center came with a little rust, and it looks like Dallas will need more game reps to get comfortable.
Who to Bet On?
With all of this in mind, I think Dallas has the advantage with their offensive talent and their star-studded defense.
Ezekiel Elliott had a phenomenal week last week, scoring two touchdowns, while Dallas’ defense is a top-five unit in the league.
The Bears’ defense is the only thing keeping them in games; however, Dallas will squeeze out a win thanks to their home-field advantage.
NFL Pick: Chicago Bears +10 (-110)
NFL Pick: Under 43 (-110)
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