Below, bettors can find NFL odds and a Bears vs Eagles prediction for Week 3’s MNF closer in Chicago.
Bears vs Eagles Odds: Spread, Total & Moneyline
Eagles vs Bears Prediction
If Saquon Barkley misses Monday’s game against the Bears, my Bears vs Eagles prediction is the Chicago Bears Spread (+3.5, -115).
For right now, the best action in this game is to wait on injury news. If Barkley misses the game, it could severely limit Philadelphia’s ability to score points and cover above a key number.
I’m assuming Tyson Bagent starts for the Bears. Ultimately, the game is likely decided by whether Chicago can run the ball with no real passing threat.
Presumably, Eagles defensive coordinator Vic Fangio will stack the box and force Bagent to beat a strong secondary. If that happens, Chicago likely struggles to stay within striking distance.
However, there’s a case the Bears run efficiently behind a good offensive line. Through two games, the Eagles have struggled immensely to stop opposing rushing attacks.
Philadelphia enters this game ranked 24th in rushing expected points added per play. The unit simultaneously sits 25th in rushing success rate.
With Jalen Carter, the Eagles failed miserably against Chicago’s rushing attack last season. On Black Friday, the Bears upset the Eagles as a six-point road underdog with 281 rushing yards.
D’Andre Swift rushed for 125 yards and a touchdown on 18 carries. Kyle Monangai bested him with 130 yards and a touchdown on 22 attempts.
Of course, Williams started at quarterback. It likely forced the Eagles to respect the pass and opened up running lanes for the Bears ground game.
Chicago lost at home to the Vikings, but turnover variance caused the outcome. From a rushing standpoint, the Bears posted 4.3 yards per rush against a good rushing defense.
Ben Johnson’s offense failed to convert any of its three red zone chances into points. The sample includes a fumble in wet weather at the Vikings one-yard line.
Given those factors, it’s the Bears or pass at Soldier Field.
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