Chicago Bears at Tennessee Titans Football Betting Preview
Two teams who were knocked out of first place in their respective divisions with losses in Week 8 face off in Week 9 as the Chicago Bears (5-3) face the Tennessee Titans (5-2). The Bears could be back in a first-place tie in the NFC North by kickoff if Green Bay loses Thursday, while the Titans are now tied with Indianapolis for the top spot in the AFC South.
This intra-conference game kicks off at 1 p.m. ET on Sunday at Nissan Stadium in Nashville and will be televised regionally on FOX.
These teams have played just five times since the Titans moved from Houston to Tennessee, and the Bears lead 3-2. Counting the games against the Houston Oilers, the series is even 6-6. Tennessee won the last matchup in 2016 as the road team, and the Bears won 51-20 in Nashville in 2012.
Chicago Bears Betting Outlook: Get the Offense in Gear
In betting with us at realbookies.com, the Bears are 5-3 ATS this season and the under is 5-3 in their eight games. Chicago’s defense ranks 12th in total yards allowed (348.5 yards per game), eighth in scoring (20.8 points per game), 13th against the pass (228.5 yards per game) and 16th against the run (120 yards per game).
The offense has been dreadful, ranking 29th in total yards (310.6 yards per game), 28th in scoring (20.1 points per game), 22nd in passing (225 yards per game) and 31st in rushing (85.6 yards per game).
The Bears rallied from 10 points down on Sunday but ultimately fell to New Orleans 26-23 in overtime. The loss, their second in a row, put the Bears a half-game behind Green Bay in the NFC North.
Quarterback Nick Foles threw for 272 yards on 28-of-41 passing with two touchdowns and an interception. On the season, he has 1,411 yards in six games with eight touchdowns and seven interceptions.
Running back David Montgomery ran 21 times for 89 yards. Montgomery leads the Bears with 442 yards on the season, and he and Foles each have one rushing touchdown.
Wide receiver Allen Robinson was a game-time decision with a concussion, and he delivered six catches for 87 yards and an acrobatic touchdown. Wideout Darnell Mooney had five catches for 69 yards and a score as well. Robinson has a team-best 50 catches for 681 yards, while tight end Jimmy Graham leads the way with four scores.
The Bears defense had a rare game without forcing a turnover against the Saints and tallied just one sack. Linebacker Khalil Mack has 6.5 sacks on the season, while the Bears have forced nine turnovers.
Tennessee Titans Betting Outlook: Run the Ball
Betting with us at realbookies.com, the Titans are 2-5 ATS this season, and the over is 5-1-1 in their seven games. The offense ranks fifth in total yards (407 yards per game), fourth in rushing (155.6 yards per game), 18th in passing (251.4 yards per game) and sixth in scoring (29.7 points per game).
The defense has fallen off since last season ranking 18th in scoring (26.3 points per game), 25th in total yards (396.9 yards per game), 27th against the pass (268.7 yards per game) and 22nd against the run (128.1 yards per game).
The Titans were upset in Cincinnati with a 31-20 loss on Sunday. At the trade deadline, they acquired defensive back Desmond King from the Los Angeles Chargers, while releasing both cornerback Jonathan Joseph and linebacker Vic Beasley.
On Sunday, quarterback Ryan Tannehill threw for 233 yards with two touchdowns and one interception while completing 18-of-30 passes. On the season, he has 1,823 passing yards with 17 touchdowns and just three interceptions.
Running back Derrick Henry had just 18 carries but tallied 112 yards and a touchdown. Henry has 775 yards on the season for a 4.8 yards-per-carry average while rushing for eight touchdowns.
Corey Davis was the top receiver Sunday with eight catches for 128 yards and a touchdown. Davis has 29 catches for 369 yards on the season, while A.J. Brown has 27 catches for 356 yards. The duo has combined for eight touchdowns.
The defense didn’t record a sack of rookie Joe Burrow or force a Bengals turnover. On the season, the Titans have nine interceptions, two each from Malcolm Butler and Amani Hooker.
Chicago Bears at Tennessee Titans Betting Line
Head to our favorite pay per head bookie site at realbookies.com, where the Titans are favored by 5.5 points at home. The total is 46.5, and the Bears are a +210 road underdog.
Betting Analysis
The last time they went on the road was the only time all season that the Bears played a game decided by more than seven points. The Titans’ running attack will be a load for Chicago’s front seven, and Tennessee thrives on takeaways, so Foles must avoid the big mistake.
The Bears’ trend this season has been to fall behind early and rally late to cover or win. Look for that to continue Sunday.
Free Pick: Bears +5.5 (-110)
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