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Something Has to Give in KC-Chi Clash

Expectations for the Chicago Bears weren’t high entering the 2015 NFL campaign but the same can’t be said for the Kansas City Chiefs.

Shark Bites
  • Jeremy Maclin was the first Chiefs player since 2011 to record back-to-back 100-yard receiving games last week.
  • The OVER is 18-6 in the Bears past 24 road games.
  • The Chiefs failed to score a TD last week, but Cairo Santos was 7/7 on FGs.

Both teams are sitting with identical 1-3 SU records ahead of Week 5’s clash. Chicago has struggled offensively, putting up just 68 points through four weeks while allowing 125, which is considerably worse than K.C. Despite their record, the Chiefs have scored 100 points while allowing 125.

Unsurprisingly, the Chiefs and Bears have only managed a single cover for the backers.

The Monsters of the Midway got a badly needed boost in Week 4’s 22-20 victory over the Oakland Raiders thanks to the return of Jay Cutler. Cutler, who was forced to sit out in Week 3 due to a nagging hamstring injury, picked apart the Raiders secondary for 281 yards on 28-of-43 passing and two touchdowns.

On the flip side, Kansas City’s Alex Smith tossed a season-high 386 yards but it wasn’t enough as the Chiefs fell by a score of 36-21 to Cincinnati thanks to some less than stellar defensive play.

Sportsbook Odds & Computer Pick

Those siding with the visitors in this matchup saw the Chicago Bears listed as 10-point underdogs at shops such as Sportsbook. Meanwhile, the over under line for the betting matchup was at 45.5 over at Sportsbook.

Odds Shark computer prediction handicapping models run on this game pick a 26-17 victory for the Chiefs. View the computer score prediction and who will win the pick on the moneyline for all upcoming NFL matchups here.

Chicago Bears vs Kansas City Chiefs Matchup

Team Betting Records & Power Rankings

Supporters of the Chicago Bears have seen them go 1-3 and 1-3 ATS so far this season, while the Kansas City Chiefs are at 1-3 and 1-3 ATS. In totals betting, the Chiefs are 4-0, while the Bears are 2-2. Stay Informed: follow us on Twitter for odds specials, betting line moves and Kansas City vs Chicago injuries news.

The Odds Shark Power Rankings have the Kansas City Chiefs at No. 20 and the Chicago Bears at No. 32 heading into this contest.

Statistical Matchup

Offensively, the game matches up the Kansas City Chiefs No. 10-ranked offense (25 PPG) against a Chicago Bears defense that ranks No. 31 at 31.25 PPG. The Chiefs passing attack has averaged 250.5 yards per game, more than the Bears give up through the air (189.75 YPG on average).

Defensively, the Chicago Bears feature the league's No. 29-rated road run defense, allowing 159 yards per game. The Kansas City Chiefs, meanwhile, ranks No. 6 in rushing offense at home.

Recent Outings Betting Recap

The Bears's last action saw them get a 2-TD performance from Jay Cutler as they handed Oakland a 22-20 loss at Soldier Field.

 

In their last game, Kansas City's aerial attack generated 386 yards but it was the Bengals coming away with a 36-21 victory over Kansas City at Paul Brown Stadium.

Betting Trends
  • Chicago is 3-6 ATS in its last 9 games
  • Chicago is 1-8 SU in its last 9 games
  • The total has gone UNDER in 5 of Chicago's last 7 games
  • Chicago is 1-4 ATS in its last 5 games on the road
  • Kansas City is 3-7 ATS in its last 10 games
  • Kansas City is 3-7 SU in its last 10 games
  • The total has gone OVER in 4 of Kansas City's last 5 games
  • Kansas City is 6-2 ATS in its last 8 games at home

Next Betting Matchups

Chicago at Detroit, Sunday, October 18th
Kansas City at Minnesota, Sunday, October 18th

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