NFL Preseason Week 1 Odds & Picks: Chiefs vs. Bears (8/13)

Aug 13, 2022 - 10:57 AM

Let’s take a look at a preview of today’s NFL Week 1 preseason game between the Chiefs vs. Bears. Here are our top odds and picks for the contest.

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NFL Preseason Week 1 Odds & Picks: Chiefs vs. Bears

After opening as 2.5-point favorites, this one swung all the to Chicago +1 before settling in as a pick-em as of Friday morning. I’m fading the line movement, however, as Bears head coach Matt Eberflus has said throughout the week how much his starters will play, including quarterback Justin Fields.

The Bears also have two backups in Trevor Siemian and Nathan Peterman, making their QB depth amongst the most experienced in the league. On the other side of this matchup, the Chiefs lack depth at the QB position in Shane Buechele and Dustin Crum.

I like for the Bears to take command of this game late.

Bet: Bears ML (-110 at DraftKings)

What is Betting Against the Spread?

Betting “against the spread” refers to the act of choosing the winning team based on a numeric handicap placed on the team that oddsmakers believe is superior, rather than picking the outright winner. For example, if the Rams face the Bengals, and oddsmakers set the spread at Rams -3.5, you would need Los Angeles to win by 4 or more points in order to cash your Rams bet.

What is an Over/Under Bet?

Over/Under is a wager based on how many points you think will be scored in a specific game. Oddsmakers set the total, and bettors decide whether the final score will be higher or lower than that number. If an Over/Under is set at 44.5 points and you bet Over, you will need the combined score of both teams to be 45 points or higher to win your bet.

What is a Moneyline Bet?

A moneyline bet involves choosing which team you believe will win a specific matchup. The moneyline favorite carries a minus designation, like -130. This means that you need to wager $130 to earn a $100 profit. Conversely, the underdog carries a plus designation, like +110. This means that you win $110 in profit on a $100 bet.

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