It’s the Chicago Bears and Indianapolis Colts on the NFL schedule from Lucas Oil Stadium in Indianapolis on Saturday. This is Week 2 of the preseason and the second game for both teams.
The Chicago Bears come into the game with a 1-0 preseason record. The Bears topped the Tennessee Titans last week. Chicago is looking to improve upon their 3-14 mark of a season ago.
For the Indianapolis Colts, they are 0-1 in the preseason. The Colts lost on the road at Buffalo in Week 1. Indianapolis also struggled last season, as they went 4-13, and finished last in the NFL Standings for the AFC South.
Let’s take a look at our Bears vs Colts Betting picks. Looking at the NFL team standings, we should be in for an exciting game!
Chicago Bears vs. Indianapolis Colts Odds
Before we give our Bears vs Colts Betting Picks, let’s take a look at the updated odds:
- Moneyline: Indianapolis Colts -130 | Chicago Bears +110
- Spread: Indianapolis Colts -2 | Chicago Bears +2
- Total: 38.5
Chicago Bears vs. Indianapolis Colts Information
Chicago Bears vs Indianapolis Colts
Location of the game: Lucas Oil Stadium, Indianapolis, IN
Date & Time: Saturday, August 19. 7:00 pm ET.
How to Watch: NFL Network
Chicago Bears vs. Indianapolis Colts Analysis
Looking at the NFL team stats, Justin Fields did play in the preseason opener against the Titans. Whether he plays in Week 2 or not, we do not know.
The signal caller from Ohio State threw the ball just three times but finished with 129 yards and two touchdown passes. Fields is looking to improve his NFL MVP Odds for the 2023 season.
One was a long strike to DJ Moore for 62 yards, while the other was a 56-yard pass to Khalil Herbert. Both Moore and Herbert will be big factors when Chicago opens its regular season.
The Bears then got three field goals from Cairo Santos to win the game. Chicago, on the defensive side, was solid, as they did not allow a second-half point.
The Bears forced Malik Willis into an interception and also rookie Will Levis to throw one away as well. When looking at the Chicago Bears stats, they picked up eight sacks in the game.
Colts’ Rushing Recipe
For the Indianapolis Colts, the biggest question mark coming into the season is the status of Jonathan Taylor. Their star running back has yet to see any training camp action. In his place has been Deon Jackson. While Jackson is solid, he is not Taylor in the backfield.
The Colts rushed the ball 31 times for 96 yards and two touchdowns in the loss to the Bills. When seeing the Indianapolis Colts games this season – if they can rush the football, they will have a chance.
In Game One – the Colts used all three quarterbacks. Indianapolis plans to roll with Gardner Minshew but has Sam Ehlinger and Anthony Richardson behind to back up. The rookie Richardson threw an interception in the game and finished with 67 passing yards.
Looking at the NFL player stats, Malik Turner was the top receiver for the Colts, with four catches and 48 yards in the game. The two touchdowns for Indianapolis came from Jake Funk and Jason Huntley.
Chicago Bears vs. Indianapolis Colts Betting Picks
When you go to make your betting picks, you may be surprised to see the Bears as the underdog when looking at NFL Point Spreads. We were.
The total is set right around where most games in the preseason are set. 38.5 is a pretty common score in the preseason, with the regular season seeing that number go up into the 40s and even into the 50s.
For this game, our Bears vs Colts betting picks are pretty simple, and we are going to take three of them.
- Moneyline: Chicago Bears +110
- Spread: Chicago Bears +2
- Over/Under: Bears/Colts Over 38.5
Chicago Bears vs. Indianapolis Colts Prediction
One of the more interesting NFL Matchups this week. It seems as if the Chicago Bears have some positive momentum heading their way. A new coaching staff has some breath of fresh air and a roster that is much improved.
Many are talking about Justin Fields being a potential MVP-type candidate this season. He has some weapons on his side, and the folks in Chicago are ready to use them. The Bears as the underdog here seemed like an odd choice.
Barring any late addition to the NFL injury report, our betting prediction for this game is the Chicago Bears will win the game. Betting Chicago Bears 24-21 over the Indianapolis Colts in preseason Week 2 on Saturday!
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