Week 7 Betting Line Favors the Chicago Bears over the Miami Dolphins

Miami Dolphins

vs

Chicago Bears
Sunday, October 19, 2014 1:00 PM ET
Soldier Field

 

The Chicago Bears will be looking to keep pace in the tight NFC North when they face the Miami Dolphins at Soldier Field this week.

The 3-2 Bears handed Atlanta a 27-12 defeat as 3-point road underdogs last Sunday, handing the Falcons their first home loss of the season. But Chicago has struggled at home, winless in its last three, SU and ATS, and is a dismal 1-10-1 ATS in its last 12 home dates.

Aside from their 38-14 win over Oakland as 4-point road favorites at London's Wembley Stadium in Week 4, the Dolphins have struggled on the road, 3-5 SU and ATS in their last eight, but the Fish have enjoyed success in recent matchups with NFC North opponents, winning their last four road dates SU and ATS.

Miami Dolphins vs Chicago Bears Sportsbook Odds and Betting Line

Those siding with the visitors in this matchup saw the Miami Dolphins listed as 3.5-point underdogs at shops such as Sportsbook. Meanwhile, the over under line for the betting matchup was at 49 over at Sportsbook.

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Computer Prediction: Miami Dolphins vs Chicago Bears Pick

Odds Shark computer prediction handicapping models run on this game pick a 24-22 victory for the Dolphins. View the computer score prediction and who will win the pick on the moneyline for all upcoming NFL matchups here.

Miami Dolphins vs Chicago Bears Odds and Stats.

Team Betting Records & Power Rankings

Chicago will face the 2-3 Miami Dolphins, who own a 2-3 ATS mark on the season. In totals betting, the Bears are 4-2 so far this season while the Dolphins are 4-1. Stay Informed: follow us on Twitter for odds specials, betting line moves and Chicago vs Miami injuries news.

The Odds Shark Power Rankings have the Chicago Bears at No. 20 and the Miami Dolphins at No. 17 heading into this contest.

How Miami Dolphins vs Chicago Bears Stats Matchup

The game also pits Chicago's No. 15-ranked offense, averaging 23.83 PPG, against a Dolphins defense that ranks No. 22 this week at 24.8 PPG. The Bears aerial game is averaging 266.5 yards per game, more than the Dolphins secondary allows through the air, 221.6 YPG per game.

Defensively, the Miami Dolphins feature the league's No. 5-rated road run defense, allowing 83 yards per game. The Chicago Bears, meanwhile, ranks No. 2 in rushing offense at home.

Recent Outings Betting Recap

Ryan Tannehill passed for 2 touchdowns in his team's last game, but it wasn't enough to overcome the Packers, who won 27-24 on Sunday.

 

Jay Cutler's 381-yard performance through the air was enough last time out, as Chicago earned a 27-13 win over Atlanta on Sunday at Georgia Dome.

Miami Dolphins vs Chicago Bears Betting Odds Trends

Miami is 2-5 ATS in its last 7 games
Miami is 2-5 SU in its last 7 games
The total has gone OVER in 4 of Miami's last 5 games
The total has gone UNDER in 5 of Miami's last 7 games when playing Chicago
Chicago is 7-15-1 ATS in its last 23 games
The total has gone OVER in 4 of Chicago's last 5 games
Chicago is 1-10-1 ATS in its last 12 games at home
Chicago is 2-4 SU in its last 6 games at home

Next Betting Matchups

Miami at Jacksonville, Sunday, October 26th
Chicago at New England, Sunday, October 26th

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