NFL Week 3 Odds, Picks & Predictions: Texans vs. Bears (2022)
Here are our odds, picks, and predictions for this NFL Week 3 matchup: Texans vs. Bears.
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NFL Week 3 Odds, Picks & Predictions: Texans vs. Bears
Justin Fields has only thrown the ball 28 times this season, which is by far the fewest in the league. Chicago wants to run the football, and they should be able to at home against Houston. Houston gives up 4.7 yards per rush attempt and 163 yards per game. David Montgomery ran for 122 yards last week at Green Bay, so he will likely have an efficient day.
The Bears are one of two teams worse than the Texans against the run. They have allowed 189.5 yards per game this season. It is a weakness the Texans can exploit if they choose, but they have yet to show a strong rushing attack. Through two games, they average 78.5 rushing yards per game. The team with a better rushing attack will likely win this game since neither team has consistent play from their quarterback.
What is Betting Against the Spread?
Betting “against the spread†refers to the act of choosing the winning team based on a numeric handicap placed on the team that oddsmakers believe is superior, rather than picking the outright winner. For example, if the Rams face the Bengals, and oddsmakers set the spread at Rams -3.5, you would need Los Angeles to win by 4 or more points in order to cash your Rams bet.
What is an Over/Under Bet?
Over/Under is a wager based on how many points you think will be scored in a specific game. Oddsmakers set the total, and bettors decide whether the final score will be higher or lower than that number. If an Over/Under is set at 44.5 points and you bet Over, you will need the combined score of both teams to be 45 points or higher to win your bet.
What is a Moneyline Bet?
A moneyline bet involves choosing which team you believe will win a specific matchup. The moneyline favorite carries a minus designation, like -130. This means that you need to wager $130 to earn a $100 profit. Conversely, the underdog carries a plus designation, like +110. This means that you win $110 in profit on a $100 bet.
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