Bears vs Chiefs Prediction, Odds & Best Prop Bets – NFL, Week 3

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BetMGM Betting @BETMGM Sep 19, 2023, 3:37 PM
  • The Chiefs are -12.5 point favorites vs the Bears
  • Total (Over/Under): 47.5 points
  • Watch the game on FOX

The Chicago Bears (0-2) visit GEHA Field at Arrowhead Stadium to take on the Kansas City Chiefs (1-1) on Sep. 24. Kickoff is scheduled for 4:25pm EDT in Kansas City.

The Chiefs are betting favorites in this Week 3 matchup, with the spread sitting at -12.5 (-110).

The Bears vs. Chiefs Over/Under is 47.5 total points for the game.

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Bears vs. Chiefs Odds, Spread, Over/Under

SpreadTotal (O/U)Moneyline
Bears+12.5 -11047.5 -110+525
Chiefs -12.5 -11047.5 -110-750

Bears vs. Chiefs Prediction

Based on recent trends, the winning team model predicts the Chiefs will win this Week 3 game with 78.0% confidence.

Bears vs Chiefs Spread Prediction

Based on recent against-the-spread trends, the model predicts the Chiefs will cover the spread with 51.0% confidence.

Both predictions factor in up-to-date player injuries for both the Bears and Chiefs, plus offensive & defensive matchups, recent games and key player performances this season.


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Best Bears Player Prop Bets Today

We’ve highlighted some favorite NFL player prop bets for Bears players this Week 3 game, looking at profitable historical betting trends:

  • Justin Fields has hit the Rushing Yards Over in 12 of his last 13 games (+10.80 Units / 73% ROI)
  • Justin Fields has hit the Pass Attempts Under in his last 6 away games (+6.00 Units / 72% ROI)
  • Cole Kmet has hit the Receptions Over in 6 of his last 7 games (+5.95 Units / 74% ROI)
  • Darnell Mooney has hit the Receiving Yards Over in 7 of his last 8 games (+5.80 Units / 66% ROI)
  • Justin Fields has hit the Passing Yards Under in 7 of his last 8 games (+5.55 Units / 54% ROI)

Best Chiefs Player Prop Best Bets Today

And here are some top NFL player prop bets for Chiefs players for this matchup, looking at profitable historical betting trends:

  • Jerick McKinnon has hit the Longest Rush Under in his last 9 games (+9.00 Units / 81% ROI)
  • Jerick McKinnon has hit the Rushing Yards Under in his last 8 games at home (+8.00 Units / 74% ROI)
  • Noah Gray has hit the Receiving Yards Over in 9 of his last 11 games (+6.65 Units / 53% ROI)
  • Patrick Mahomes has hit the Passing Yards Over in 11 of his last 15 games (+6.50 Units / 38% ROI)
  • Isiah Pacheco has hit the Carries Under in his last 6 games (+6.00 Units / 73% ROI)
  • The Chicago Bears have hit the Game Total Over in 15 of their last 20 games (+9.50 Units / 43% ROI)
  • The Chicago Bears have hit the 1H Game Total Over in 14 of their last 20 games (+7.50 Units / 35% ROI)
  • The Chicago Bears have hit the 1Q Game Total Over in 14 of their last 20 games (+7.25 Units / 32% ROI)
  • The Chicago Bears have hit the 2Q Game Total Over in 7 of their last 8 away games (+5.90 Units / 63% ROI)
  • The Chicago Bears have hit the 4Q Game Total Under in 6 of their last 8 away games (+3.75 Units / 41% ROI)
  • The Kansas City Chiefs have hit the Moneyline in 9 of their last 11 games at home (+6.65 Units / 13% ROI)
  • The Kansas City Chiefs have hit the 4Q Game Total Under in 12 of their last 20 games (+4.15 Units / 18% ROI)
  • The Kansas City Chiefs have hit the 2Q Game Total Over in 12 of their last 20 games (+2.85 Units / 12% ROI)
  • The Kansas City Chiefs have covered the 2Q Spread in 12 of their last 20 games (+2.65 Units / 11% ROI)
  • The Kansas City Chiefs have scored first in 7 of their last 10 games at home (+2.55 Units / 13% ROI)

Bears Against the Spread (ATS) Record

Against the spread this NFL season, the Bears went 0-2 (-2.2 Units / -100% ROI).

  • Bears are 0-2 when betting on the Moneyline for -2.25 Units / -100% ROI
  • Bears are 2-0 when betting the Over for +2 Units / 90.91% ROI
  • Bears are 0-2 when betting the Under for -2.2 Units / ROI

Chiefs Against the Spread (ATS) Record

Against the spread this NFL season, the Chiefs went 1-1 (-0.1 Units / -4.44% ROI).

  • Chiefs are 1-1 when betting on the Moneyline for -1.1 Units / -29.33% ROI
  • Chiefs are 0-2 when betting the Over for -2.2 Units / -100% ROI
  • Chiefs are 2-0 when betting the Under for +2 Units / 90.91% ROI

Chicago Bears: Keys to the Game vs. the Kansas City Chiefs

The Bears are winless (0-10) vs top 10 pass defenses since the 2021 season — tied for worst in NFL; League Avg: .482.

The Bears were winless (0-7) when allowing 250 or more passing yards in the 2022 season — tied for worst in NFL; League Avg: .476.

The Bears were winless (0-8) when allowing more than 5 yards per rush in the 2022 season — tied for worst in NFL; League Avg: .448.

The Bears are winless (0-9) when allowing 300 or more passing yards since the 2021 season — tied for worst in NFL; League Avg: .431.

Kansas City Chiefs: Keys to the Game vs. the Chicago Bears

The Chiefs were 7-2 (.778) when rushing less than 25 times in the 2022 season — best in NFL; League Avg: .315.

The Chiefs are undefeated (4-0) after a home loss since the 2021 season — tied for best in NFL; League Avg: .458.

The Chiefs are 6-1 (.857) when rushing for 120 or more yards since the 2022 season — tied for fifth-best in NFL. The Bears have allowed an average of 153.4 rushing yards per game since the 2022 season — second-worst in NFL.

The Chiefs are 8-0 (1.000) when possessing the ball longer than their opponent since the 2022 season — tied for best in NFL. The Bears has allowed an average time of possession of 32 min and 12 s since the 2022 season — third-highest in NFL.

Additional Matchup Notes for Chicago Bears vs. Kansas City Chiefs

The Chiefs have run successful plays on 53.1% of pass attempts since the 2022 season — best in NFL. Bears have allowed successful plays on 50.0% of pass attempts since the 2022 season — fourth-worst in NFL.

The Chiefs have been successful on 49.4% of plays they have run since the 2022 season — second-best in NFL. Bears have allowed their opponents to be successful on 46.2% of plays since the 2022 season — fifth-worst in NFL.

The Chiefs have run 18.6% offensive plays in the red zone since the 2022 season — best in NFL. Bears has allowed their opponent to run 15.7% of plays in the red zone since the 2022 season — fifth-worst in NFL.

Bears QBs have been 68 sacked since the 2022 season — second-most in NFL. The Chiefs have sacked the quarterback 60 times since the 2022 season — third-most in NFL.

Chicago Bears Offense: Important Stats

The Bears threw the ball 38% of the time (376 Pass Attempts/990 plays) in the 2022 season — lowest in NFL; League Avg: 53%.

57% of the Bears offense’s first downs (147 of 256) came on the ground in the 2022 season — highest in NFL; League Avg: 38%.

The Bears have been sacked on 13% of pass attempts (68/510) since the 2022 season — worst in NFL; League Avg: 7%.

The Bears ran successful plays on 32% of pass attempts in the 4th quarter in the 2022 season — worst in NFL; League Avg: 44%.

Kansas City Chiefs Offense: Important Stats

The Chiefs had a third down conversion rate of 47% on third and 10+ yards to go in the 2022 season — best in NFL; League Avg: 19%.

The Chiefs converted first downs on 36 of 80 plays (45%) on 3rd and long in the 2022 season — best in NFL; League Avg: 24%.

The Chiefs ran 19% of their plays in the red zone in the 2022 season — best in NFL; League Avg: 14%.

The Chiefs scored 50 TDs in the red zone in the 2022 season — most in NFL.

Chicago Bears Defense: Important Stats

The Bears defense has allowed a passer rating of 125.9 on 3rd and long (155 Pass Attempts) since the 2021 season — worst in NFL; League Avg: 80.2.

The Bears defense allowed first downs on 49% of plays on 3rd down in the 2022 season — worst in NFL; League Avg: 39%.

The Bears defense has allowed a third down conversion rate of 50% since the 2022 season — worst in NFL; League Avg: 39%.

The Bears defense allowed a Completion Pct of 72% (39 completions/54 attempts) in the red zone in the 2022 season — worst in NFL; League Avg: 55%.

Kansas City Chiefs Defense: Important Stats

The Chiefs defense has allowed successful plays on 53% of rush attempts in the 4th quarter since the 2021 season — worst in NFL; League Avg: 42%.

The Chiefs defense has allowed successful plays on 50% of rush attempts in the 2nd half since the 2021 season — 2nd-worst in NFL; League Avg: 43%.

Only 7% of the plays ran against the Chiefs were in the red zone in the 1st quarter in the 2022 season — best in NFL; League Avg: 12%.

The Chiefs defense has allowed just one passing TD (77 pass attempts) this season — best Pass Attempts Per TD rate in NFL; League Avg: 25.6.

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