Chicago Bears Odds

The Chicago Bears are now 5-1, banking another ugly, but impressive win over the Carolina Panthers on Sunday.

It usually hasn’t been pretty, but the Bears have put themselves in a prime position to make the NFC Playoffs.  The defense is starting to look like the vaunted 2018 unit in recent weeks, disrupting quality offenses in the Buccaneers and Panthers.

Nick Foles will once again be under center when the Bears travel to face the Los Angles Rams on Monday night, who are 4-2.

Here’s your 2020 Bears betting guide:

What are the odds on the next Bears game?

Here are the spread and point total for this week’s game Illinois online sportsbooks:

 

Week 6 Bears @ Rams betting preview

For the fifth time in six weeks, the Bears will likely be underdogs at kickoff. And despite that, they are 5-1.

The Chicago defense is coming into its own, and it has dominated Rams quarterback Jared Goff in the past.

Goff has faced the Bears in each of the last two years, and has zero touchdown passes to go with five interceptions. He and the Rams struggled on Sunday night, losing to the 49ers by a score of 24-16.

But despite their winning ways, the Bears have continued to flounder on offense. The offensive line play is alarming, and it will have to deal with Aaron Donald on Monday, arguably the best defensive player in the NFL.

Check back later in the week for a more comprehensive betting preview.

Bears @ Rams weather forecast

Here’s the weather in Los Angeles for this week, with things looking ideal for the week.

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Bears futures and props explained

You won’t be limited to just betting on whether the Bears win this season. There are many more opportunities to explore on the wagering menu. Two of the most popular areas are futures and props.

Futures are wagers you can place on how you think the season as a whole will play out. Odds for the top markets will be released in the offseason and remain active through the year. Here are some of the top offerings that you’ll see.

• Bet on Bears to win the Super Bowl.
• Team to win division or conference.
• Over/under on Bears’ regular season win total.
• Bears player to win awards — MVP, Rookie of the Year, etc.

Props can be found by clicking through on the game listings. Oftentimes, you’ll see a link that’s labeled “more wagers.” Once you click on it, you’ll see the list of offerings for the current game. Here are a few examples of what you might see.

• How many total passing yards will Nick Foles have — over/under 259.5?
• Will David Montgomery score a TD in the game — yes/no?
• Which player will have more sacks plus tackles — Khalil Mack or Aaron Donald?

There will also be props that revolve around team or game circumstances, such as which side will have more total rushing yards and whether or not there will be a return TD in the game.

For regular props, odds are attached as soon as the prop is released, and they may fluctuate based on betting action. The same holds true in the futures market. As bets begin to come in, there’s often movement based on where the betting action is headed.

To find the best prices, it’s always a good idea to shop around on both futures and props. For futures, don’t forget that you can check back constantly to see what the market has to say. It’s worth doing so as appealing prices on the players and teams you are interested in can appear at any time.

Whom did the Bears draft in 2020?

At the 2020 NFL draft, the Bears were without a first-round pick, but the team did have a pair of selections in round two. All told, the Bears walked away with seven new members of the team. Here’s a look at the latest additions in Chicago.

• Round 2: Cole Kmet, TE, Notre Dame
• Round 2: Jaylon Johnson, CB, Notre Dame
• Round 5: Trevis Gipson, DE, Tulsa
• Round 5: Kindle Vildor, CB, Georgia Southern
• Round 5: Darnell Mooney, WR, Tulane
• Round 7: Arlington Hambright, OT, Colorado
• Round 7: Lachavious Simmons, OG, Tennessee State

The Bears were also without a first-round pick in 2019, but the team found a potential gem in round three when it drafted Iowa State RB David Montgomery. Looking back over the rest of the last 10 years, here are the first-round draft choices for Chicago.

• 2018: Roquan Smith, LB, Georgia
• 2017: Mitchell Trubisky, QB, North Carolina
• 2016: Leonard Floyd, LB, Georgia
• 2015: Kevin White, WR, West Virginia
• 2014: Kyle Fuller, DB, Virginia Tech
• 2013: Kyle Long, OG, Oregon
• 2012: Shea McClellin, DE, Boise State
• 2011: Gabe Carimi, OT, Wisconsin

Bears 2020 betting preview

Going into the season, here’s where prominent Illinois sportsbooks had the Bears’ lines.

Sportsbook	OVER Win Total	UNDER Win Total	Super Bowl	NFC Championship	NFC North
DraftKings	7.5 (-130)	7.5 (+107)	+4000	+2000	+380
FanDuel	8 (+110)	8 (-130)	+4400	+2100	+390

And some individual props from those same books, first at DraftKings:

• MVP: Trubisky (+15,000)
• Defensive Player of the Year: Khalil Mack (+1,400)
• Defensive Player of the Year: Akiem Hicks (+15,000)
• Comeback Player of the Year: Trubisky (+6,600)
• Head Coach of the Year: Matt Nagy (+3,300)
• Receiving yards: Anthony Miller over 675.5 (-110)

And FanDuel:

• MVP: Trubisky (+10,000)
• MVP: Mack (+25,000)
• Defensive Player of the Year: Mack (+1,100)
• Defensive Player of the Year: Hicks (+20,000)
• Head Coach of the Year: Nagy (+3,400)
• Receiving yards: Allen Robinson over 999.5 (-110)

A bit into the season, it doesn’t look like any of those will hit besides the Robinson over.

Key additions

Outside linebacker Robert Quinn
Tight end Jimmy Graham
Quarterback Nick Foles
Free safety Tashaun Gipson 

Key 2020 NFL draft picks

Cornerback Jaylon Johnson
Tight end Cole Kmet
Wide receiver Darnell Mooney 

Key losses

Outside linebacker Leonard Floyd
Tight end Trey Burton
Free safety Ha Ha Clinton-Dix
Inside linebacker Nick Kwiatkowski

Key in-season losses

Defensive tackle Eddie Goldman (opt-out)

2019-20 Bears in review

The Bears came crashing back to reality after winning 12 games in 2018, going 8-8. Trubisky regressed to the point where general manager Ryan Pace brought in Foles for competition. The defense, which forced 36 takeaways in 2018, forced just 19 in 2019. Mack had a down year (by his standards) finishing with 8.5 sacks, and Hicks missed most of the season due to injury.

The offense scored 17.5 points per game, which ranked 29th in the NFL. The Bears also finished 29th in yards per game, and for as anemic as Trubisky was, the running game didn’t help matters. Chicago ranked 30th as a team in yards per carry.

Date	Opponent	Result	Record
9/5/19	Green Bay Packers	L, 10-3	0-1
9/15/19	at Denver Broncos	W, 16-14	1-1
9/23/19	at Washington Football Team	W, 31-15	2-1
9/29/19	Minnesota Vikings	W, 16-6	3-1
10/6/19	at Oakland Raiders	L, 24-21	3-2
10/20/19	New Orleans Saints	L, 36-25	3-3
10/27/19	Los Angeles Chargers	L, 17-16	3-4
11/3/19	at Philadelphia Eagles	L, 22-14	3-5
11/10/19	Detroit Lions	W, 20-13	4-5
11/17/19	at Los Angeles Rams	L, 17-7	4-6
11/24/19	New York Giants	W, 19-14	5-6
11/28/19	at Detroit Lions	W, 24-20	6-6
12/5/19	Dallas Cowboys	W, 31-24	7-6
12/15/19	at Green Bay Packers	L, 21-13	7-7
12/22/19	Kansas City Chiefs	L, 26-3	7-8
12/29/19	at Minnesota Vikings	W, 21-19	8-8

Chicago Bears 2020 schedule

Here’s the full Bears 2020 slate, featuring some intriguing opponents outside of the NFC North regulars such as the Buccaneers, Saints, and Titans. The Bears will face every NFC South team in 2020.

Week	Opponent	Time, TV
Week 1	at Lions	Noon CST, FOX
Week 2	vs. Giants	Noon CST, CBS
Week 3	at Falcons	Noon CST, FOX
Week 4	vs. Colts	Noon CST, CBS
Week 5	vs. Buccaneers	7:20 p.m. CST, FOX
Week 6	at Panthers	Noon CT, FOX
Week 7	at Rams	7:15 p.m. CST, ESPN
Week 8	vs. Saints	3:25 p.m. CST, FOX
Week 9	at Titans	Noon CST, FOX
Week 10	vs. Vikings	7:15 p.m. CST, ESPN
Week 11	BYE
Week 12	at Packers	7:20 p.m. CST, NBC
Week 13	vs. Lions	Noon CST, FOX
Week 14	vs. Texans	Noon CST, CBS
Week 15	at Vikings	Noon CST, FOX
Week 16	at Jaguars	Noon CST, FOX
Week 17	vs. Packers	Noon CST, FOX

Chicago Bears QBs over the last 20 years

The Bears have had some trouble finding stability at the QB position through the years. Consider this: Jay Cutler holds a number of the team’s passing records, and his tenure with the club only lasted from 2009-16.

Mitchell Trubisky and Nick Foles are hoping to be the team’s long-term answer at the position, so we’ll wait and see what develops on that front. For now, let’s take a look back at the players who have started at QB for the Bears since the turn of the century.

• 2019: Mitchell Trubisky — 15 games. Chase Daniel — 1.
• 2018: Mitchell Trubisky — 14. Chase Daniel — 2.
• 2017: Mitchell Trubisky — 12. Mike Glennon — 4.
• 2016: Matt Barkley — 6. Jay Cutler — 5. Brian Hoyer — 4.
• 2015: Jay Cutler — 15. Jimmy Clausen — 1.
• 2014: Jay Cutler — 15. Jimmy Clausen — 1.
• 2013: Jay Cutler — 11. Josh McCown — 5.
• 2012: Jay Cutler — 15. Jason Campbell — 1.
• 2011: Jay Cutler — 10. Caleb Hanie — 4. Josh McCown — 2.
• 2010: Jay Cutler — 15. Todd Collins — 1.
• 2009: Jay Cutler — 16.
• 2008: Kyle Orton — 15 Rex Grossman — 1.
• 2007: Rex Grossman — 7. Brian Griese — 6. Kyle Orton — 3.
• 2006: Rex Grossman — 16.
• 2005: Kyle Orton — 15. Rex Grossman — 1.
• 2004: Craig Krenzel — 5. Chad Hutchinson — 5. Jonathan Quinn — 3. Rex Grossman — 3.
• 2003: Kordell Stewart — 7. Chris Chandler — 6. Rex Grossman — 3.
• 2002: Jim Miller — 8. Chris Chandler — 7. Henry Burris — 1.
• 2001: Jim Miller — 13. Shane Matthews — 3.
• 2000: Cade McNown — 9. Shane Matthews — 5. Jim Miller — 2.

Best head coaches in Bears history

The history of the Chicago Bears is long and stretches all the way back to the days of the franchise known as the Decatur Staleys in 1920. Since that time, only 17 men have led the way as head coach.

The legendary George Halas was in charge for much of the early going, while franchise legend Mike Ditka helped the club recapture its past glory in the 1980s. Since 1999, just five head coaches have roamed the sidelines in Chicago. Here’s a look at the records for each of them.

Coach	Tenure	Regular Season	Postseason
Matt Nagy	2018-present	24-13	0-1
John Fox	2015-17	14-34	NA
Marc Trestman	2013-14	13-19	NA
Lovie Smith	2004-12	81-63	3-3
Dick Jauron	1999-2003	35-45	0-1

Nagy was able to lead the team to the postseason in his first year at the helm, but the club took a step back with a mark of 8-8 in 2019. The club has the talent to return to the playoffs in 2020, but we’ll have to wait and see how the season develops.

Chicago Bears home games

How to watch and listen to Bears games

The NFL has a concrete broadcast agreement in place for each window of the schedule. Depending on when the Bears game is scheduled, here’s where you’ll be able to tune in and watch.

• Thursday Night Football: Fox/NFL Network
• Sunday afternoon: CBS/Fox
• Sunday Night Football: NBC
• Monday Night Football: ESPN

Each of the above channels can be found on major cable, satellite and streaming packages throughout Illinois. For other streaming options, the NFL app and Yahoo Sports provide coverage of select local and primetime games.

For the Sunday afternoon slate, NFL RedZone provides whip-around coverage of all of the games. This is a subscription add-on that is available via many providers. Last but not least, the main broadcast channels — CBS, Fox and NBC — can be picked up via antennae in many areas. The games will be carried by the local affiliates in your area.

On the radio side, WBBM 780 AM and 105.9 FM serves as the flagship radio station for Bears broadcasts. Jeff Joniak handles the play-by-play, while Tom Thayer handles analysis. The feed is picked up by numerous stations across the state. Audio coverage of Bears games is also available on TuneIn, which is available both on the web and via mobile.

5 of the leading sports bars within the Chicago area

When the Bears are set to take the field, it’s quite the event for loyal fans of the team. If you’re looking to go out to watch the game, you’re in luck. There are a number of quality places to visit throughout the Chicago area. Here’s a peek at five of the top spots to consider. Don’t forget, you can download any of the NFL betting apps above and place your bets, while watching the game live at a bar.

Gracie O’Malley’s

A part of the Chicago landmark district, this is an awesome Irish pub with plenty of TVs watch the game. You’ll find food and drink specials, a friendly atmosphere and an all-around good time.

• Address: 1635 N. Milwaukee Ave., Chicago, IL 60647
• Phone: 773-292-2765
• Web: gracieomalleyswickerpark.com
• Hours: Monday and Tuesday: 5 p.m. to midnight; Wednesday to Sunday: 11 a.m. to midnight

The Ambassador Public House

Located in the West Loop, the Ambassador Public House is a European-style pub with food and drink specials and plenty of HDTVs to soak in the action. If you’re a fan of lots of different beers, you’ll like it here.

• Address: 310 S. Halsted St., Chicago, IL 60661
• Phone: 312-888-9961
• Web: theambassadorpublichouse.com
• Hours: Monday to Wednesday: 2 p.m. to 1 a.m.; Thursday and Friday: 11 a.m. to 1 a.m.; Saturday and Sunday: first game to midnight/1 a.m.

The Globe Pub

On the North Side, you’ll find the Globe Pub, a cool spot to catch all kinds of sports. The bar features plenty of smart TVs to watch the game, an extended happy hour during the week and an expansive beer list.

• Address: 1934 W. Irving Park Road, Chicago, IL 60613
• Phone: 773-871-3757
• Web: theglobepub.com
• Hours: Tuesday to Thursday: 11 a.m. to midnight; Friday: 11 a.m. to 2 a.m.; Saturday: 7 a.m. to 3 a.m.; Sunday: 8 a.m. to 11 p.m.; closed on Monday.

High Dive

TVs, pub food, pool table, jukeboxes, great drink selection, and a place to kick back and watch the games? You’ll find that and much more at High Dive, a popular destination for Bears fans.

• Address: 1938 W. Chicago Ave., Chicago, IL 60622
• Phone: 773-235-3483
• Web: highdivechicago.com
• Hours: Monday to Friday: 11:30 a.m. to 2 a.m.; Saturday and Sunday: 11 a.m. to 2 a.m.

The Scout

A popular watering hole off the South Loop, The Scout features an awesome food menu plus plenty of beers and cocktails to choose from. Of course, there are also a number of screens to catch the action.

• Address: 1301 S. Wabash Ave., Chicago, IL 60605
• Phone: 312-705-0595
• Web: https://twitter.com/thescoutchi
• Hours: Monday to Friday: 2 p.m. to 2 a.m.; Saturday and Sunday: 10 a.m. to 2 a.m.

Listed hours for these establishments are current as of this writing, but it’s always a good idea to call ahead and verify so that you don’t miss a second of the action. One more thing: Now that sports betting is legalized in Illinois, you won’t miss a beat on that end either.

Apps from leading operators can be with you on the go, and you can also log in to make live bets as the Bears game plays out. We’ll call that a win-win situation that Bears fans should absolutely be taking advantage of.

History of the Chicago Bears

In 1920, the A.E. Staley Co. formed a football team. Known as the Decatur Staleys, the club began play in 1919. The team relocated to Chicago in 1921, and was rechristened as the Bears for the 1922 campaign.

A charter member of the NFL, the Bears found a good deal of success in the days before the NFL-AFL merger. Between 1921 and 1963, the team won eight league championships. In the Super Bowl era, the Bears have won just one big game and come up short in another.

All along the way, the franchise has fielded a number of the game’s most legendary all-time players. Here are some of the more notable facts and figures from Bears franchise history.

• Established: 1920
• Super Bowl wins: One, Super Bowl XX in 1985 over the New England Patriots
• Super Bowl appearances: Two, Super Bowl XLI, lost to Indianapolis Colts following 2006 season
• NFL championships: Eight, last in 1963
• Conference championships: Four, last in 2006
• Division titles: 19, last in 2018
• Playoff appearances: 26, last in 2018
• Retired numbers: 14 — 13 players, one owner
• Hall of Famers: 36, 30 of whom spent majority of career with Bears
• Chicagoland Sports Hall of Fame: 57 members
• Career passing yards leader: Jay Cutler, 23,443
• Career rushing yards leader: Walter Payton, 16,726
• Career receiving yards leader: Johnny Morris, 5,059
• Most team TDs in regular season: 56, 1941
• Net total yards leader: Walter Payton, 21,803
• Kickoff returns for TD: Six, Gale Sayers
• Punt return yards in season: 651, Devin Hester in 2007
• Most sacks in single season: 5, Richard Dent in 1984
• Most interception return yards in season: 212, Richie Petitbon in 1962
• Most 100+ yard rushing games: 77, Walter Payton

The Bears recently made some history on the wagering front, as well. The club has made a deal with PointsBet as its first official sports betting partner. The Australia-based sportsbook has made some great strides here in the US and has plans for the Illinois market.

PointsBet will be visible across the Bears’ various digital assets, with additional sponsorship opportunities in the stadium. The sportsbook will have a retail location at Hawthorne Race Course, with plans for additional outlets in the area. It’s also available online and via app. The platform has been a big hit with handicappers of all experience levels.