2013 NFL Week 7 Bears vs. Redskins Picks & Predictions
By Anthony Rome
WASHINGTON, D.C. (The Spread) – The Bears are a small road underdog today versus the Redskins, who are just 1-4 on the year. Will Chicago cover?
NFL Odds: According to oddsmakers from online sports book Bovada.lv, the Redskins are 1-point favorites over the Bears, while the over/under total is currently sitting at 50 points. Chicago is 4-2 overall and 1-1 on the road, while Washington is 1-4 overall and 0-2 at home.
Line Movement: The Bears opened as 1.5-point favorites but the spread has swung in the Redskins' favor, as Washington is a 1-point home favorite. The total, meanwhile, opened at 48.5 and has been bet up to 50.
Public Betting: Of the wagers currently placed on this game, 67% of NFL public bettors currently favor the Bears. 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 Free Pick: Take the under. According to latest NFL trends, the under is 10-2 in the Bears' last 12 games in Week 7 and 5-1 in the Redskins' last six games following a straight up loss. The under is also 4-1 in the Redskins' last five games versus a team with a winning record, 6-2 in their last eight home games and 5-2 in their last seven games overall. RGIII vows to start running the ball more, which is a good thing for the Redskins considering his accuracy as a passer has been inconsistent over the last couple of weeks. Either way, Mike Shanahan would be wise to utilize his running game against a Chicago defensive line that is banged up along its interior. That should keep the clock moving quickly and the scoring in check.
2013 NFL WEEK 7 FREE PICK: BEARS/REDSKINS UNDER 50