Chiefs vs. Bears Preseason Prediction
The NFL preseason continues on Saturday afternoon in Chicago where the Bears will host the Chiefs at 1:00 p.m. ET.
With the Bears listed as home dogs and the total sitting at 38.5 points, what’s the best bet when it comes to this matchup?
Chiefs vs. Bears Matchup & Odds
119 Kansas City Chiefs (-1) at 120 Chicago Bears (+1); o/u 38.5
1:00 p.m. ET, Saturday, August 13, 2022
Solider Field, Chicago, IL
Kansas City Chiefs DFS Spin
Chiefs coach Andy Reid has said he expects his starters to play roughly a quarter in Saturday’s preseason opener against the Bears. FYI if you are playing preseason DFS. Patrick Mahomes has talked of his eagerness to take one hit … then get out of the game. The rhythms of the preseason have changed, but it is possible this could
Chicago Bears DFS Spin
David Montgomery will miss this weekend’s preseason opener with a minor injury, but coach Matt Eberflus expects him to be back “fast.” Montgomery sat out Thursday’s practice. “He’s gonna be fine,” Eberflus said. “He’s gonna be back pretty fast.” It sounds like Montgomery will miss a handful of practices, but that the Bears are simply being cautious. That being said, even a small opening for backup Khalil Herbert is an opening. Montgomery is shaping up as an unappealing RB2. Chiefs vs. Bears Betting Trends
Chiefs vs. Bears Betting Trends
Chiefs are 4-1 ATS in their last 5 meetings
Road team is 4-0 ATS in their last 4 meetings
Under is 5-0 in the last 5 meetings
Chiefs vs. Bears Preseason Prediction
I tend to favor teams with new coaching staffs during the preseason because they often feel like they have something to prove right away. Kansas City head coach Andy Reid has nothing to prove and knows that the preseason is about getting in and out with all of his starters healthy for the regular season. Matt Eberflus, however, is taking over the Bears’ head-coaching spot after a few years as the Colts defensive coordinator and likely wants to start off with a bang (especially in front of the team’s home crowd). It’s incredibly difficult to handicap these preseason games, but this is one angle I do like. Give me the Bears.
NFL PRESEASON BETTING PREDICTION: CHICAGO BEARS +1