Bears vs. Saints: NFL Week 9 Odds & Picks (2023)
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NFL Odds, Picks & Predictions: Bears vs. Saints
Bears vs. Saints
Would you rather back Tyson Bagent as a big road dog, or Derek Carr as a big home favorite? What a proposition. How about neither? Chicago's strengths don't really match up well against New Orleans. Believe it or not, the Bears actually rank 1st in rushing EPA. But New Orleans ranks 10th in that category against the run. And while Chicago is stout against the run, that hasn't been New Orleans' strength on offense. I'm expecting Carr and the Saints passing game to keep the momentum rolling against a Bears defense that ranks dead-last in pass defense EPA and second-to-last in pressure. The addition of Montez Sweat won't dramatically save this defense overnight. I'd actually lean the over in this game, but can't trust Bagent to stage many drives against a solid Saints defense. So instead, I'll isolate New Orleans and take their team total over.
Pick: Saints TT Over 24.5
-Matt Barbato
What is Betting Against the Spread?
Betting "against the spread" refers to the act of choosing the winning team based on a numeric handicap placed on the team that oddsmakers believe is superior, rather than picking the outright winner. For example, if the Rams face the Bengals, and oddsmakers set the spread at Rams -3.5, you would need Los Angeles to win by 4 or more points in order to cash your Rams bet.
What is an Over/Under Bet?
Over/Under is a wager based on how many points you think will be scored in a specific game. Oddsmakers set the total, and bettors decide whether the final score will be higher or lower than that number. If an Over/Under is set at 44.5 points and you bet Over, you will need the combined score of both teams to be 45 points or higher to win your bet.
What is a Moneyline Bet?
A moneyline bet involves choosing which team you believe will win a specific matchup. The moneyline favorite carries a minus designation, like -130. This means that you need to wager $130 to earn a $100 profit. Conversely, the underdog carries a plus designation, like +110. This means that you win $110 in profit on a $100 bet.
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