Bears vs Colts Prediction, Odds & Best Prop Bets โ€“ NFL, Week 3

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BetMGM Betting @BETMGM Sep 18, 2024, 4:04 PM
  • The Colts are -1 point favorites vs the Bears
  • Total (Over/Under): 43.5 points
  • Watch this game on CBS

The Chicago Bears (1-1-0) visit Lucas Oil Stadium to take on the Indianapolis Colts (0-2-0) on Sep. 22. Kickoff is scheduled for 1:00pm EDT in Indianapolis, IN.

The Colts are betting favorites in this matchup, with the spread sitting at -1 (-110).

The Bears vs. Colts Over/Under is 43.5 total points for the game.

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Bears vs. Colts Odds, Spread, Over/Under

SpreadTotal (O/U)Moneyline
Bears+1 -11043.5 -110+100
Colts -1 -11043.5 -110-120

Bears vs. Colts Prediction

The winning team model predicts the Bears will win this game with 51.2% confidence, based on game simulations, player injuries, offensive & defensive matchups and recent game results.

Bears vs Colts Spread Prediction

Based on recent against-the-spread trends, the model predicts the Bears will cover the spread with 51.5% confidence.

This prediction against the spread factors in ATS performances for both teams, opening and current betting lines plus public and sharp money already wagered on this matchup.


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

Best Bears Player Prop Bets Today

  • Cairo Santos has hit the Field Goals Over in 11 of his last 17 games (+6.00 Units / 34% ROI)
  • Roschon Johnson has hit the Rushing Yards Under in 8 of his last 10 games (+5.55 Units / 44% ROI)
  • Roschon Johnson has hit the Receptions Over in 5 of his last 6 games (+5.50 Units / 85% ROI)
  • Cole Kmet has hit the Receptions Over in 10 of his last 15 games (+5.10 Units / 29% ROI)
  • Roschon Johnson has hit the Longest Rush Under in his last 5 games (+5.00 Units / 81% ROI)

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

Best Colts Player Prop Best Bets Today

  • Kylen Granson has hit the Receptions Under in 11 of his last 14 games (+7.10 Units / 34% ROI)
  • Joe Flacco has hit the Passing Yards Over in his last 6 games (+6.05 Units / 90% ROI)
  • Joe Flacco has hit the Interceptions Over in his last 6 games (+6.00 Units / 68% ROI)
  • Matt Gay has hit the Field Goals Over in his last 5 games at home (+5.00 Units / 78% ROI)
  • Jonathan Taylor has hit the Longest Reception Under in his last 5 games (+5.00 Units / 74% ROI)

Receiving Props: Total Receiving Yards for Colts vs Bears

Player Name Over Under
D.J. Moore (CHI) 61.5 -120 61.5 -115

Rushing Props: Total Rushing Yards for Colts vs Bears

Player Name Over Under
Jonathan Taylor (IND) 75.5 -115 75.5 -115
Dโ€™Andre Swift (CHI) 52.5 -115 52.5 -115
  • The Chicago Bears have scored first in 10 of their last 13 games (+8.20 Units / 57% ROI)
  • The Chicago Bears have covered the Spread in 13 of their last 21 games (+7.65 Units / 33% ROI)
  • The Chicago Bears have covered the 1Q Spread in 9 of their last 11 away games (+6.65 Units / 46% ROI)
  • The Chicago Bears have hit the Moneyline in 12 of their last 21 games (+5.50 Units / 20% ROI)
  • The Chicago Bears have covered the 1H Spread in 13 of their last 20 games (+5.10 Units / 23% ROI)
  • The Indianapolis Colts have hit the 1Q Game Total Over in 14 of their last 20 games (+7.90 Units / 35% ROI)
  • The Indianapolis Colts have hit the Game Total Over in 8 of their last 11 games at home (+4.70 Units / 39% ROI)
  • The Indianapolis Colts have hit the 3Q Game Total Over in 11 of their last 17 games (+4.65 Units / 25% ROI)
  • The Indianapolis Colts have hit the Team Total Over in 7 of their last 9 games at home (+4.60 Units / 44% ROI)
  • The Indianapolis Colts have hit the 1Q Moneyline in 7 of their last 11 games at home (+3.50 Units / 26% ROI)

Bears Against the Spread (ATS) Record

Against the spread this NFL season, the Bears art 1-0 (+1 Units / 45.45% ROI).

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

Colts Against the Spread (ATS) Record

Against the spread this NFL season, the Colts are 1-1 (-0.1 Units / -4.55% ROI).

  • Colts are 0-2 when betting on the Moneyline for -2.35 Units / -100% ROI
  • Colts are 1-1 when betting the Over for -0.1 Units / -4.55% ROI
  • Colts are 1-1 when betting the Under for -0.1 Units / -4.55% ROI

Chicago Bears: Keys to the Game vs. the Indianapolis Colts

The Bears were winless (0-6) when trailing at the end of the third quarter last season — T-worst in NFL; League Avg: .148.

The Bears are winless (0-7) when allowing 22 or more points since the 2022 season — T-worst in NFL; League Avg: .218.

The Bears are 4-13 (.235) when within 7 points at the two minute warning since the 2022 season — 2nd-worst in NFL; League Avg: .496.

The Bears were 1-7 (.125) when losing at least one fumble last season — 3rd-worst in NFL; League Avg: .382.

Indianapolis Colts: Keys to the Game vs. the Chicago Bears

The Colts are 3-5-1 (.333) when rushing more than 30 times since the 2022 season — worst in NFL; League Avg: .730.

The Colts are 2-8 (.200) when throwing at least 1 interception since the 2023 season — T-8th-worst in NFL. The Bears have intercepted 24 passes since the 2023 season — T-most in NFL.

The Colts are winless (0-9) when trailing at the end of the third quarter since the 2022 season — T-worst in NFL; League Avg: .146.

The Colts were 2-4 (.333) when rushing less than 25 times last season — T-8th-best in NFL; League Avg: .276.

Additional Matchup Notes for Chicago Bears vs. Indianapolis Colts

The Colts have been successful on just 37.0% of plays they have ran against a stacked front since the 2023 season — 5th-worst in NFL. The Bears have allowed their opponents to be successful on just 38.0% of plays with a stacked front since the 2023 season — 4th-best in NFL.

The Colts have run successful plays on just 21.4% of pass attempts with motion this season — 3rd-worst in NFL. The Bears have allowed successful plays on just 20.7% of pass attempts against motion this season — best in NFL.

The Colts ran successful plays on just 32.1% of pass attempts against a base rush last week — 2nd-worst in NFL. The Bears allowed successful plays on just 32.3% of pass attempts with a base rush last week — 3rd-best in NFL.

The Bears have rushed for 2,573 yards since the 2023 season — 5th-most in NFL. The Colts have allowed 2,590 yards rushing since the 2023 season — 4th-most in NFL.

The Bears have thrown the ball 66.7% of the time in the red zone this season — T-2nd-highest in NFL. The Colts have allowed 3 receiving touchdowns when defending in the red zone this season — T-2nd-most in NFL.

Chicago Bears Offense: Important Stats

The Bears averaged -0.76 epa per play against a light rush last season — worst in NFL; League Avg: -0.04.

The Bears have averaged -0.73 epa per play against a light rush since the 2022 season — worst in NFL; League Avg: -0.03.

The Bears have averaged -0.37 epa per play against a base front this season — worst in NFL; League Avg: -0.02.

The Bears have run none of their plays in the red zone in the 2nd half this season — worst in NFL; League Avg: 15%.

Indianapolis Colts Offense: Important Stats

The Colts have thrown 49% of their pass attempts 1 to 10 yards downfield this season — lowest in NFL; League Avg: 71%.

The Colts converted first downs on just 61 of 279 plays (22%) in the 4th quarter last season — worst in NFL; League Avg: 26%.

The Colts have run successful plays on 33% of rush attempts against a stacked front since the 2022 season — 2nd-worst in NFL; League Avg: 44%.

The Colts turned the ball over on downs 6 times in the red zone last season — most in NFL.

Chicago Bears Defense: Important Stats

The Bears defense has allowed successful plays on 21% of pass attempts on motion plays this season — best in NFL; League Avg: 45%.

The Bears defense has allowed successful plays on 20% of pass attempts with a base front this season — best in NFL; League Avg: 44%.

The Bears defense has allowed a passer rating of 113.4 on 3rd and long (168 Pass Attempts) since the 2022 season — worst in NFL; League Avg: 80.3.

The Bears defense allowed a third down conversion rate of 76% on 3rd and short last season — worst in NFL; League Avg: 59%.

Indianapolis Colts Defense: Important Stats

The Colts defense has allowed a passer rating of 146.7 with a base front (20 Pass Attempts) this season — worst in NFL; League Avg: 89.0.

Offenses facing the Colts have thrown the ball 32% of the time (46 Pass Attempts/143 plays) this season — lowest in NFL; League Avg: 50%.

The Colts defense allowed successful plays on 88% of pass attempts with a stacked front last season — worst in NFL; League Avg: 50%.

The Colts defense allowed -1.03 epa per play with a stacked front in the last 4 weeks of the regular season — best in NFL; League Avg: -0.01.

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