2012 NFL Week 3: Rams vs. Bears Picks & Predictions for Sunday
By ATSSportsline.com
CHICAGO, IL (ATS Consultants) - Will the Bears bounce back with a win and a cover against the Rams today in Chicago at 1:00PM ET?
NFL Odds: According to oddsmakers from online sports book Bovada.lv, the Bears are 9-point favorites over the Rams, while the over/under total is currently sitting at 44.5 points. Both teams enter this game with identical 1-1 records.
Line Movement: The Bears opened as 9-point home favorites and that’s where the line currently sits, although the spread could dip as the majority of public bettors currently back the Rams.
Public Betting: Of the wagers currently placed on this game, 54% of NFL public bettors currently favor the Rams. This information is subject to change leading up to kickoff, however, so make sure you click on the link provided for the most up-to-date NFL public betting numbers.
NFL Playoff Free Pick: Take Chicago. According to latest NFL trends, St. Louis is 4-11 ATS L15 vs. NFC and 1-5 ATS L6 following a SU win. The Rams played the Lions tough in the opener, losing by just 4 on the road, getting 9. Jeff Fisher’s squad came back to beat Washington at home last week, 31-28. The Bears fell last Thursday at Green Bay, 23-10 as Jay Cutler was sacked five teams. The Bears have 10 days to prepare for this game and improve their blocking scheme. The Rams’ defense wasn’t exactly on point last week allowing 176 yards rushing and 197 passing yards to a rookie quarterback. The Redskins’ defense suffered because they lost OLB Brian Orakpo and DT Adam Carriker. The Bears defense will limit the Rams to under 20 pts.
2012 NFL FREE PICK: CHICAGO BEARS –9
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