Cowboys vs Bears Picks, Odds & Preview – Chicago Aims to Halt 1-6 ATS Slide
- The Chicago Bears ride a two-game win streak, but have covered the spread in just one of their last seven
- The Bears are coming off a 24-20 comeback win in Detroit on Thanksgiving, rekindling faint playoff hopes
- The Dallas Cowboys are on a two-game slide but maintain a slim one-game lead atop the NFC East
The Chicago Bears will be looking to maintain their slim playoff hopes with a third straight outright victory when they host the slumping Dallas Cowboys in Week 14 on Thursday Night Football (Dec. 5, 8:20 PM ET) as three-point underdogs.
NFL Week 14 – Cowboys vs Bears Odds
| Team | Spread | Moneyline | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dallas Cowboys | -3 (-109) | -160 | Ov 43.5 (-109) |
| Chicago Bears | +3 (-104) | +140 | Ov 43.5 (-109) |
Odds taken Dec. 4, 2019.
Bears on a Roll Following Win in Detroit
Chicago escaped with a narrow 24-20 win in Detroit on Thanksgiving Day, and has now posted SU wins in three of four outings going into Thursday night’s Cowboys vs Bears matchup at Soldier Field.
Mitchell Trubisky delivered a perfect ball to his rookie TE Jesper Horsted…
You don’t hear that everyday…#Lions #Bears #NFL #Thanksgiving
pic.twitter.com/EI8AzOHaTq— CJR Sports (@Sports_CJR) November 28, 2019
Now sporting a 6-6 SU record on the season, the Bears sit just two games back of the Minnesota Vikings in the race for the second Wild Card in the NFC. The Bears have built their second-half run on a sturdy defense, which was on full display in last week’s date with the Lions. After surrendering touchdowns on each of Detroit’s first two possession, the Bears’ defense slammed the door, giving up just six total points on two subsequent drives into the Chicago red zone.
Spotty Bears Offense Plaguing Loyal Sports Bettors
Overall, the Bears have allowed just 16 points per game over their past four, but with the offense failing to provide consistent production, Chicago has remains a betting disappointment since opening the season on a 3-1 SU run. The Bears have failed to cover in each of their past three, extending a dismal stretch that has seen the team go 1-7 ATS over its past eight, including a 1-3 ATS run on home turf.
Worst team in the NFL Against the Spread this season? The Chicago Bears. 3-9 on the season ATS. Next up is the Chargers at 3-8-1, followed by Atlanta, NY Giants, Tampa Bay and Phily at 4-8.
— Rodney Knuppel (@KnuppelRodney) December 3, 2019
The blame for Chicago’s lack of production has been squarely laid at the feet of quarterback Mitchell Trubisky. The hero of the Bears’ march to a division title last season, Trubisky has taken a step back this season, as he has struggled with accuracy and poor decision making.
That said, he is coming off a strong performance in Detroit, where he guided the Bears to a comeback win with three TD passes.
Cowboys Hope to Rebound in Chicago
The Cowboys travel to the Windy City aiming to halt a two-game losing streak. Dallas was outclassed in their Thanksgiving matchup with the Buffalo Bills, falling 25-16 as 6.5-point favorites, and dumping their record to 6-6.
"I told you yesterday that that game against the Buffalo Bills was make or break for my 2019 Dallas Cowboys. I believe yesterday completely broke my football team." — @RealSkipBayless pic.twitter.com/T8wRTjIhVL
— UNDISPUTED (@undisputed) November 29, 2019
When the Cowboys have won, it has been against weak opponents, with each of their six victories coming against teams currently outside the playoff picture
Dallas has now lost six of its last nine. But, despite their shaky record, the Cowboys continue to maintain a tenuous grip on first place in the NFC East, one game up on Philadelphia.
When the Cowboys have won, it has been against weak opponents, with each of their six victories coming against teams currently outside the playoff picture,
Lacklustre Offense a Massive Concern
The loss to the Bills marked the Cowboys second lacklustre outing in just five days. Dallas failed to find the end zone in a rain-soaked 17-9 loss in New England in Week 12, and has seen its ground game come up empty in recent weeks, producing just one scoring run over the team’s past five games after producing 11 scores in their first seven games.
Now winless in two straight meetings with teams sporting top-ten defenses, and failing to produce a TD run in those contests, the Cowboys now face a tough Bears’ defense, which ranks seventh in the NFL overall, and has kept opposing rushers out of the end zone in three of their past four games .
Thursday will be just the second time this season the #Cowboys first ranked offense will face a top ten defense.
The only other time?
Their 13-9 loss against the #Patriots last week. #Bills #BillsMafia #GoBills #ColdFrontReport pic.twitter.com/ZvDgdfYzPE
— Bills Cold Front Report (@ColdFrontReport) November 27, 2019
The upside for the Cowboys is their recent success in meetings with the Bears. Dallas has recorded win by sizeable double-digit margins in its past two clashes with the Bears including a 41-28 victory in December 2014 that marked the team’s second win in three trips to Soldier Field.
However, if Trubisky and the Bears can maintain the momentum gained in last week’s comeback in Detroit, it could prove to be a long Thursday night for the Cowboys and their fans.
Picks: Bears moneyline (+140), UNDER 43.5 (-109)
Daniel has been writing about sports and sports betting for over 23 years. The seasoned pro has contributed to the likes of Sports Illustrated, Sportsnet, NESN, Bleacher Report, OddsShark, the Globe and Mail, and The Nation magazine.
