Dolphins vs. Bears Odds
CHICAGO, IL (The Spread) – The Chicago Bears look to take their ability to win on the road and apply it at home on Sunday when they host the Miami Dolphins at 1PM ET on CBS.
Chicago is 3-3 on the season but 0-2 at home and 3-3 against the spread. Miami is 2-3 overall, 1-1 on the road and 2-3 against the spread. The road team has won five of the last six games between these two.
Trends show that Miami is 18-8 against the spread in its last 26 games after allowing more than 350 yards in their previous game. Chicago is 3-10 against the spread in its last 13 games following a win and 1-5 ATS in its last 6 games on grass.
According to oddsmakers from BetDSI, Chicago is the slight favorite at home, as the Bears are getting odds of -3.5 points against the Dolphins on Sunday. The over/under total has been set at 49 points (View Matchup). The opening odds for this game had Chicago favored by 3.5 points. The spread has bounced from 3 to 3.5 all week. The over/under total opened at 48.5 points and then quickly moved to 49 and held there.
Chicago is coming off a 27-13 win at Atlanta last week, which snapped a two-game losing streak. The Bears are averaging 370.2 yards per game on offense while giving up 349.9 yards per game. Jay Cutler has thrown for 1,676 yards and 13 touchdowns this season, while Matt Forte has 399 rushing yards and 376 receiving yards. The defense is being led by Willie Young, who has 24 tackles and seven sacks.
Miami is coming off a 27-24 loss to the Packers at home last week. Green Bay scored the winning touchdown in the closing seconds, handing Miami its third loss in four games. The Dolphins are now averaging 353.2 yards per game on offense while giving up 331.6 yards per game on defense. The Dolphins lost running back Knowshon Moreno for the season in last week’s game, but Lamar Miller is the leading rusher with 330 yards. Ryan Tannehill has thrown for 1,146 yards and eight touchdowns while Jelani Jenkins is leading the Miami defense with 44 tackles and 1.5 sacks.
In terms of Injuries, Chicago tackle Jermon Bushrod (knee) and linebacker Lance Briggs (ribs) are questionable for the game. Miami guard Shelley Smith (knee) and receiver Brandon Gibson (hamstring) are also questionable.
The Public Bets for this game are currently backing the Bears, as Chicago is getting 75% of the wagers with odds of -3.5 points against Miami on Sunday afternoon.
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