Chicago Bears at Washington Commanders 10/5/23 - NFL Betting Picks and Odds
Chicago Bears vs. Washington Commanders
NFL: 8:15 PM EST
Oct. 05, 2023
TV: n/a
Latest Odds : WAS -6 ; O/U 44.5
The Chicago Bears will be on the road Thursday night for their fifth game of the season in Landover, MD against the Washington Commanders. Chicago is currently the worst team in all of football winless through their first four following a three-point loss against Denver in their last game. Offensively Chicago has been terrible this season average just 18.75 points per game on 334.3 yards. Defensively the Bears have been obliterated giving up nearly 35 points on 387.5 yards per game.
Quarterback Justin Fields leads the Chicago offense with 861 yards and seven touchdowns on 79 completions this season. Khalil Herbert is the top ball carrier on the roster with 196 yards on 41 carries, while quarterback Justin Fields is second on the team with 134 yards and one touchdown this season. DJ Moore leads all Chicago receivers with 301 yards and two scores through four games.
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The Washington Commanders return home this week at an even 2-2 on the year riding a 2 game skid following a three-point overtime loss against the Philadelphia Eagles. Offensively Washington did move the ball well compiling 365 yards and scored 31 points but converted just eight third downs resulting in the loss. Defensively the Commanders had a ton of issues giving up 34 points including 21 in the second half before overtime on 415 total yards from Philadelphia.
Sam Howell led the way for the Washington offense completing 29 passes for 290 yards and one score. Brian Robinson Jr. led the way on the ground for Washington with 45 yards and one touchdown on 14 carries. Terry McLaurin led all receivers for Washington with 86 yards on 8 catches in the game. Jahan Dotson added 27 yards and one score on 4 grabs.
Recent Betting Trends:
* Chicago are 0-6-1 ATS in their last 7 games.
* The total has gone OVER in 12 of Chicago's last 15 games.
* Chicago are 0-10 SU in their last 10 games.
* Washington are 3-6 ATS in their last 9 games.
* The total has gone UNDER in 13 of Washington's last 19 games.
Free Betting Pick: Chicago Bears +6
Neither team is having a great season but each have shown flashes of success. Expect each team to fight hard Thursday night in an attempt to pick up the needed win. The Commanders will do the job down the stretch to get the win but the Bears will keep it close. Final Score Prediction, Washington Commanders win but the Chicago Bears cover 27-24.