Bears vs Redskins Monday Night Football Picks, Odds & Preview – Can Trubisky Turn it Around in DC?
By Eric Rosales in NFL Football
Updated: April 3, 2020 at 11:04 am EDTPublished:
- Chicago Bears battle Washington Redskins on Monday Night Football, trying to keep pace in NFC North
- Bears operating NFL’s 29th-ranked offense after two weeks
- Get the odds, our pick, and all the info you need to bet the game below
After barely escaping Denver with a win, the Chicago Bears will need to keep up their winning ways after watching the NFC North do more damage on Sunday.
That will likely mean a better effort from their quarterback Mitch Trubisky, as the Bears visit the Washington Redskins on Monday Night Football (Sep. 23, 8:15pm ET).
Chicago Bears vs Washington Redskins Odds
| Team | Moneyline | Spread | Over/Under odds |
|---|---|---|---|
| Chicago Bears | -235 | -5 (-109) | Over 41.0 (-109) |
| Washington Redskins | +200 | +5 (-109) | Under 41.0 (-109) |
*Odds taken 09/22/19.
He’ll get a chance to get things on track against a defense that has been worn out in the last two weeks. The Chicago Bears and Washington Redskins odds point to the home team facing an uphill battle trying to get their first win of the season.
Bears Trying to Keep the Pace
After Sunday, Chicago is already at the bottom of an extremely competitive NFC North. The Packers are a perfect 3-0, followed by the surprising Detroit Lions, undefeated at 2-0-1. The Minnesota Vikings trampled the Raiders, and at 2-1 sit in third.
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The Bears will need Trubisky to improve an offense that ranks as the third worst in the NFL. A David Montogmery one-yard TD plunge is their only touchdown so far this season. Meanwhile, Trubisky has posted a meager 42-of-72 passing line, good for for 348 yards and an interception. Perhaps more disturbing is his paltry 4.8 yards per completion, a far cry from the 7.4 he posted a season ago.
Here is Mitch Trubisky's big play from Sunday. He doesn't panic and does an excellent job of keeping his eyes downfield. Allen Robinson also does a great job of finding space and settling. This was an all around clutch play by the Chicago Bears offense. #Bears pic.twitter.com/qAQspu7xLT
— Dan DeYoung (@CoachDanDeYoung) September 17, 2019
At least he does have something to build on, as his pass to Allen Robinson in the dying seconds of the Broncos game – his only pass completion all game of over 10 yards – set up a winning field goal that Eddy Piniero banged home to bring the Bears their first win of the year.
Redskins Struggling on Both Sides of the Ball
Washington’s defense is leaking badly. Supposed to be one of the strengths of the team this year, they are currently ranked third-worst in the NFL. Their struggles have been even more amplified in the second half of games, surrendering a total of 569 yards in losses to the Eagles and Cowboys.
The NFC North is currently undefeated against all other divisions in the NFL.
The Chicago Bears will look to keep that going tomorrow night against the Washington Redskins.
— Dominique Clare (@DomClare) September 23, 2019
It doesn’t get easier on Monday night: defensive lineman Jonathan Allen is questionable, while cornerback Fabian Moreau should be back, but fellow DB Quinton Dunbar is definitely out, joining Dominique Rodgers-Cromartie on injured reserve.
Case Keenum hits Terry McLaurin DEEP!
70 yard 💣 for the TD.#WASvsPHI
(via @NFL)
— PFF (@PFF) September 8, 2019
Offensively, Case Keenum has been better than serviceable. He’s thrown for 601 yards, five TDs and no INTs through two games, becoming the first Washington QB with 100-plus rating in first two games since Brad Johnson in 1999. While breakout rookie receiver Terry McLaurin has been great, this unit is still without key contributors Jordan Reed (concussion), Trent Williams (holdout) and Derrius Guice (knee).
Had you told me through 2 weeks that Case Keenum would have 5 TD’s, no INT’s, and 600+ passing yds…. I would have easily thought we’d be 2-0. But this “defense” has had other ideas.
— Eric Sully (@CommandersRealm) September 16, 2019
He’ll be in tough though, as the Bears feature the fourth-ranked defense in the NFL, including a stout sixth against the run, while getting to the quarterback with seven sacks.
What’s the Best Bet?
Even with a depleted Washington roster, until Trubisky proves that he can move this Bears’ offense and put up points, there’s no need trying that point spread. I’d recommend taking the Bears straight up, and, if you’ve got a little left over, take the under.
The pick: Bears (-235)
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