Betting Matchup Preview
Game Details
- Who: Philadelphia Eagles at Chicago Bears
- When: Sunday, Dec. 18, 2022 (Week 15)
- Time: 12:00 p.m. CT
- Where: Soldier Field (Chicago, Illinois)
Betting Odds Summary
- Moneyline: Eagles (-380), Bears (+310)
- Point Spread: Eagles -8.5 (-110), Bears +8.5 (-110)
- Total: Over/Under 48.5 (-110/-110)
Note: Odds are current from DraftKings Sportsbook at the time of writing and are subject to change.
Fresh off a bye week, the 3-10 Chicago Bears face a mismatch at home against the 12-1 Philadelphia Eagles. It’s a double-edged sword of a game. On one end, the Eagles far outclass the Bears in almost every category, as their 12-1 record shows. On the other end, both teams already know their fate. The Eagles have clinched a playoff spot, and the Bears no longer have a chance at a wild card slot.
For the Bears, this season went about as well as it could’ve, all things considered. Justin Fields silenced most of his doubters, proving he’s a capable passer—though his receivers need some work—and a run threat. Without playoff contention on the table, the Bears can play cautiously, keep Fields and the other starters healthy and take whatever comes in the remaining four weeks.
It’s a game of low stakes, but watching one of the league’s highest-performing teams is undoubtedly fun.
Spread, Moneyline, Total: Eagles Vs. Bears
First, this week has no value in the Eagles’ moneyline. At -380, you’d have to wager a whopping $380 to earn $100. Too costly, in our opinion. Meanwhile, the Bears at +310 have no reason to win this game besides bragging rights. Why risk player health when a solid draft pick remains an option? Our advice for the moneyline this week: stay away.
All that said, we still expect a game. While the Bears might not always deliver on that promise, the Eagles do. Philadelphia has notched 48, 35, and 40-point games in their last three matchups, all against teams who had little trouble trouncing the Bears. For this reason, we like the Over. At 48.5, it is a tad high, but with the Eagles’ potent offense and perhaps a few stray scoring plays from the Bears, this is a reasonable bet.
The Philly point spread at -8.5 is another viable option. The Eagles won their last two games by 26 and 25 points. We expect them to put the beatdown on the Bears. The only caveat is the Bears had two weeks to rest up and prep for the match. We don’t think it’ll have much impact considering the playoff picture, but a note of caution if you’re looking at the point spread.
Player Prop Bets: Eagles Vs. Bears
This mismatch provides some opportunities for player prop bets. Here are our picks for the Eagles-Bears matchup.
- Jalen Hurts Over 236.5 Passing Yards (-115)
Hurts lives up to his last name, laying it down on opposing teams. The Eagles are 6-0 on the road, and Hurts has a history of big passing numbers. Last week, Hurts notched 217 yards against the Giants. The week before, Hurts went off for 380 yards and three touchdowns versus the Titans. It’s a perfect storm. The Bears’ defense will take the field for long stretches, opening up plenty of chances for Hurts to move the ball downfield.
- Justin Fields Anytime Touchdown Scorer (+125)
Fields has scored at least one rushing touchdown in the last six games he’s played (Trevor Siemian stood in for the Jets game). He’s always a reliable threat to sneak around defenders and plant the ball in the endzone. Even against a capable Eagles roster, we expect Fields to scramble to a touchdown this week.
Our Same-Game Parlay
Here’s a potential same-game parlay for the Eagles-Bears game.
- Eagles -8.5 (-110)
- Justin Fields Under 84.5 Rushing Yards (-205)
- Jalen Hurts Over 224.5 Passing Yards (-145)
- Miles Sanders Anytime Touchdown Scorer (-115)
The odds for this same-game parlay are +550, so a $100 winning bet would pay out a total of $650.
We’ve covered the Eagles’ track record. Considering the Bears’ record, a loss is in the cards, and Philadelphia looks likely to score plenty of points without too much opposition. We’re using the same reasoning for the Jalen Hurts passing yards bet. He’s proven his capabilities behind center and in the pocket, so +225 shouldn’t be much of an issue.
As for Fields, we expect the Bears to be cautious with their star player. Fields is full of speed, but he may not want to risk opening himself up to brutal tackles and, by extension, potential injury. We don’t think you can stop him from taking a few opportunities (thus the TD-scorer prop above), but a lower Fields running week looks feasible.
Finally, we give Miles Sanders a look for a touchdown. He’s scored five touchdowns across the last three games, all against themes that are better than the Bears on paper. Look to Sanders for at least one scoring play this week.
