Bears News: MNF vs Commanders Betting Preview: Best Bets, Player Props, and Parlays |
Ariana Pensy
· · 7 hours ago
It is officially time for the rematch - quarterback Caleb Williams and the Chicago Bears look to exact revenge after last season was derailed by their heartbreaking loss to the Washington Commanders. This time, the game will be in primetime on Mon. Oct. 13 (7:15 p.m. / ABC).
Currently, the over / under is 49.5. The Chicago Bears are still looking to find their offensive identity while their defense seems to have made more progress in that regard. However, they have struggled against the run, and Washington has a solid running back, which could be an avenue for them to put up some points. However, Williams’ chemistry with wide receiver Rome Odunze has been electric and the Bears have managed to put up at least 20 points in every game this season. Therefore, the over will hit. According to DraftKings, on a $5 bet, the payout of the over hitting (-118) is $9.23. The spread is currently 4.5 points in favor of the Commanders. However, given the nature of these teams and the spotlight being put on this emotion-filled matchup, it seems like another matchup between these two that should come down to the wire. Therefore, the Bears will cover the spread. The payout for Chicago covering the spread (-105) on a $5 bet is $9.76.
Williams is averaging 231.75 yards per game through the first four games. He has been relatively consistent, eclipsing 200 passing yards in every game, although he has yet to crack 300 passing yards. Especially with how Chicago’s running game has struggled, Williams will probably have to air it out a bit more. Therefore, he will have at least 250 passing yards. The payout for Williams having at least 250 passing yards (+122) is $11.10 on a $5 bet. Odunze is clearly Williams’ favorite target this season. For Chicago to keep this game close, Odunze has to be involved throughout. Therefore, not only will he have at least 70 receiving yards, but he will also find the endzone for the fifth straight game this season. On a $5 bet, the payout for Odunze having at least 70 receiving yards (+107) is $10.35, while the payout for him scoring a touchdown (+135) is $11.75 on a $5 bet. In wide receiver D.J. Moore’s career, he has averaged five receptions per game against the Washington Commanders. Furthermore, in his career, Moore averages six receptions on Monday, demonstrating his propensity to excel when the lights are brightest. Therefore, that will happen against the Commanders, and Moore will have at least five receptions. The payout for Moore having at least five receptions (+152) is $12.60 on a $5 bet.
In a same-game parlay with the over hitting, the Bears covering the spread, Williams throwing at least 250 passing yards, Odunze having at least 70 receiving yards, Odunze having a touchdown, and Moore catching at least five receptions (+2600), a $5 bet would have a payout of $135.
DraftKings’ “Monday Magic” parlay is a four-leg parlay with Odunze, Atlanta Falcons running back Bijan Robinson, Falcons receiver Drake London and Buffalo Bills running back James Cook scoring a touchdown. Robinson finally got his first rushing touchdown last week, although he has been more active in the passing game. Surprisingly, London got his first touchdown of the season last week. Both Robinson and London should be able to keep that momentum going on Monday Night. Cook had scored a touchdown in every game this season until the Bills faced the New England Patriots. It would be surprising if he did not find the endzone going against Atlanta. Therefore, this is a good investment opportunity. The payout on this parlay (+1427) is $76.37 for a $5 bet.Player Props
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