2013 NFL Week 5 Saints vs. Bears Picks & Predictions
By Anthony Rome
CHICAGO, IL (The Spread) - Following a mistake-ridden loss to the Lions last Sunday the Bears will look to rebound today versus the Saints at 1:00PM ET. Will Chicago cover?
NFL Odds: According to oddsmakers from online sports book Bovada.lv, this game is currently a pick'em between the Saints and Bears, while the over/under total is currently sitting at 48 points. New Orleans is 4-0 overall and 1-0 on the road, while Chicago is 3-1 overall and 2-0 at home.
NFL LINEMOVEMENT: This game opened as a pick'em but and that's where the line currently sits at most online and Vegas sports books. As for the total, it opened at 47 and has been bet up to 48.5 points.
NFL PUBLIC BETTING: Of the bets that have been placed on this game, 78% currently favor New Orleans. This information is subject to change, however, so make sure to click on the link for the latest public betting figures.
NFL FREE PICK: Take the over. According to latest NFL trends, the over is 5-0 in the last five meetings between these two teams in Chicago and 4-1 in the last five meetings overall. The over is also 4-0 in the Saints' last four games in Week 5, 4-1 in their last five games in October, and 9-1 in their last 10 games versus a team with a winning record. On the other side, the over is 6-0 in the Bears' last six games overall, 4-0 in their last four games versus NFC opponents, and 5-1 in their last six games after allowing more than 350 total yards in their previous game. Both of these teams are firing on all cylinders offensively and while Rob Ryan's defense has looked good in the early going, Chicago is giving up points on a weekly basis.
2013 NFL FREE PICK: SAINTS/BEARS OVER 48