Cowboys Over a Touchdown Favorite vs. Bears in Week 2 of NFL Season
By Anthony Rome
The Dallas Cowboys will look to bounce back from a brutal showing in Week 1 when they play the Chicago Bears this Sunday in their home opener.
Game Preview:
The Cowboys were completely inept on offense in Week 1 against the Redskins, as they managed just one touchdown in a 13-7 loss. While their defense played well, the ‘Boys offense is going to obviously have to be way better this Sunday against a 1-0 Bears team.
Of course, had Calvin Johnson’s touchdown not be reversed last weekend in Chicago, the Bears would be 0-1 as well. But thanks to a technicality in the rules, Da Bears are 1-0 and will be looking to prove themselves somewhat when they hit the road in Week 2.
Line Movement & Updated Odds:
The Cowboys opened at –8.5 in Vegas, but now oddsmakers from online sports book SBGGLOBAL.com have dropped the line to –7. The over/under is now 40.5 after opening at 41.
Game Information:
Bears (1-0) at Cowboys (0-1)
Kickoff: 1:00PM ET
TV: FOX
Location: Arlington, TX
Venue: Cowboys Stadium
Opening Odds: Cowboys –7.5
Current Odds: Cowboys -7
Over/Under Open: 41
Over/Under Current: 40.5
Projected Weather by Game Time: Sunny, high of 90 degrees
Best Trends:
- The home team in this series is 4-1 ATS in their last five meetings.
- The under is 4-1 in these teams’ last five meetings against each other.
Game Injuries:
Bears:
[RB] 08/15/2010 - Harvey Unga IR ( Hamstring )
[LB] 09/06/2010 - Nick Roach probable Sunday vs. Detroit ( Knee )
[LB] 09/06/2010 - Lance Briggs probable Sunday vs. Detroit ( Ankle )
Cowboys:
[G] 08/18/2010 - Kyle Kosier expected to miss 4-6 weeks ( MCL )
[LB] 08/15/2010 - Brandon Williams IR ( ACL )
[OT] 09/09/2010 - Marc Colombo is downgraded to expected to miss Sunday vs. Washington ( Knee )
[LB] 09/01/2010 - Stephen Hodge PUP List, expected to miss at least first six games of season ( Knee )
[TE] 08/10/2010 - John Phillips IR ( Knee )
[DE] 08/30/2010 - Marcus R. Spears probable Sunday vs. Washington ( Knee )
[T] 09/08/2010 - Sam Young "?" Sunday vs. Washington ( Knee )
Public Betting Information:
As of this morning, 66% of the 42,988 wagers that have been placed on this game favor the Cowboys -7.