Los Angeles Chargers vs Chicago Bears Preview
The Chicago Bears travel to take on the Los Angeles Chargers, at SoFi Stadium in Inglewood, CA. Kickoff for this week 8 game is set for 8:20 PM ET and will be televised on NBC.
Los Angeles arrives for this non-conference game against the Chargers as the 8.5 point road favorite. Keep reading to find out my insights and suggestions for your bets. Check out BetCoco for Los Angeles Chargers – Chicago Bears odds
Los Angeles Chargers vs Chicago Bears Head-to-Head and Key Stats
The last three times that the Bears have faced off vs. the Chargers as the underdog, they have gone 2-1. When looking back over the last ten head to head meetings between the Bears and Chargers, the Bears hold the edge with an ATS record of 6-2.
- In their last three games away from home, the Bears have a straight up record of 1-2 while going 1-2 vs. the spread. The team averaged 22 points per game in this stretch.
- Although Los Angeles has a straight up record of 4-6 in their last ten home games, they have not held up as well vs the spread going 5-5. The team averaged 22 points per game in these games.
- The Bears have played well in their last three games as the betting underdog, going 2-1 straight up and 2-1 against the spread.
- Going back to their previous five games as the favorite, Los Angeles has an ATS mark of 2-3 while going 2-3 straight up.
Los Angeles Chargers vs Chicago Bears Prediction
Heading into week 8, the Bears are 4th in the NFC-North on a record of 2-5. When comparing their mark to other teams in the NFC, they are 14th. So far, they have gone 1-2 on the road and 1-3 at home. Taking a look at the Bears’ scoring margin this season, it is currently at -4.3. This has resulted in an ATS record of 2-4-1. So far this season, Chicago games are 6th in total points. Their over/under record is 6-1 and the average over/under line for their games is 43.5 points.
With an average of 22.6 points per contest, the Chicago offense currently ranks 11th in the league. Defensively, the Bears come into the game allowing an average of 257.1 passing yards per game and 82.3 rushing yards. When it comes to sacks, Chicago ranks 14th among other defenses. Overall, they are giving up 26.9 points on 339.4 yards.
Coming into their game against Bears, the Chargers are trying to improve on a 2-4 record. This mark has them at 3rd in the AFC-West and 14th in the AFC. The Chargers have put together an above .500 record versus the spread this season, currently at 2-4. Their average scoring margin for this season is -1.8. So far this season, Los Angeles games are 4th in total points. They come in with an over/under record of 2-4, with an average over/under line for their games set at 49.2 points.
On the offensive side of the ball, the Chargers currently hold an average of 24 points per game, which places them at 10th in the NFL. So far the Chargers’ defense has given up an average of 406.8 yards per game and 25.8 points per contest (23rd). Coming into the game, they have allowed a completion percentage allowed of 68.3% and have given up 12 passing touchdowns. Against the run, they are 11th in the NFL.
With the Chargers being favored by 8.5, our NFL analytics models has this one playing out 23-19 in favor of the Chargers. Our analytics assigns Los Angeles a 66% chance of defeating the Bears.
Los Angeles Chargers vs Chicago Bears Betting Tips
- Take the Chargers on the moneyline
- On the spread, we like Bears (+8.5)
- Our NFL model projects 42 points, and we suggest taking the under
Los Angeles Chargers Injury Report
- Jalen Guyton – Knee (Questionable)
- Mike Williams – Knee (Out)
- Gerald Everett – Quadriceps (Questionable)
- Corey Linsley – Heart (Out)
- Alohi Gilman – Heel (Questionable)
- JT Woods – Illness (Out)
- Otito Ogbonnia – Kneecap (Questionable)
- Deane Leonard – Hamstring (Questionable)
- Raheem Layne – Knee (Out)
- Andrew Trainer – Undisclosed (Out)
- Amechi Uzodinma – Undisclosed (Out)
Chicago Bears Injury Report
- Terell Smith – Hamstring (Questionable)
- Roschon Johnson – Concussion (Questionable)
- Josh Blackwell – Hamstring (Out)
- Khalid Kareem – Hip (Questionable)
- Khalil Herbert – Ankle (Out)
- Justin Fields – Right Thumb (Questionable)
- Braxton Jones – Neck (Questionable)
- Eddie Jackson – Foot (Questionable)
- Dan Feeney – Knee (Questionable)
- Equanimeous St. Brown – Hamstring (Out)
- Nate Davis – Ankle (Questionable)
