At the onset of the season, both the Chiefs and Bears were touted as top playoff contenders. Kansas City has already clinched the AFC West. But the Bears have been trying to dig out from a slow start all season long. Chicago recently picked up the pace but has no margin for error. Kansas City is trying to clinch a first-round playoff bye. Specifically, Defense remains a Pro Football betting concern about the Chiefs postseason prospects. Contrarily it is the offense that has been the Bears liability for most of the 2019 campaign. Chicago hosts KC for high stakes.
Kansas City Chiefs vs. Chicago Bears
| Date and Time: | Sunday, December 22, 2019, 8:20 p.m. ET |
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| Location: | Soldier Field, Chicago, Illinois |
| Chiefs vs. Bears TV Coverage: | NBC |
| Team | Spread | Total | ML | |
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| Chiefs | -5 (-110) | 45 (-110) | -220 |  |
| Bears | +5 (-110) | 45 (-110) | +184 | |
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Kansas City Chiefs vs. Chicago Bears Overview
Patrick Mahomes and the Chiefs have a sportsbook record of 10-4 straight up, 9-5 vs. the line, and 7-7 on totals. Kansas City is coming off a 23-3 home payout over the Broncos. As a result, it was the Chief’s fourth straight win. KC has NFL metrics of fourth for scoring offense and 11th for points allowed.
By contrast, the Bears are 7-7 straight up, 4-10 vs. the odds, and 5-9 under the total. Chicago is coming off a 21-13 loss at rival Green Bay. Overall the Bears rank 26th for scoring offense and third for points allowed.
Key Chiefs: QB Patrick Mahomes (65.7% COMP, 3606 YDS, 8.5 AVG, 23 TD, 4 INT, 16 SACK, 106.2 RTG), RB LeSean McCoy (101 ATT, 465 YDS, 4.6 AVG, 4 TD), TE Travis Kelce (86 REC, 1131 YDS, 13.2 AVG, 4 TD), LB Damien Wilson (77 TACKLES, 1.5 SACKS), PK Harrison Butker (31-35 FG, 39-41 XP),
Key Bears: QB Mitchell Trubisky (63.4% COMP, 2774 YDS, 6.2 AVG, 17 TD, 10 INT, 31 SACKS, 84.2 RTG), RB David Montgomery (206 ATT, 719 YDS, 3.5 AVG, 5 TD), WR Allen Robinson II (83 REC, 1023 YDS, 12.3 AVG, 7 TD), LB Khalil Mack (42 TACKLES, 7.5 SACK), PK Eddy Pineiro (18-23 FG, 26-28 XP)
Kansas City and Chicago vs. the Line:
The Chiefs are:
- 11-4-1 against the spread in their last 16 away games
- 2-4 under the total on the road
- 4-1 on the board in their last five visits to Soldier Field
- 1-4 under the total in away games at the Bears
- 1-4 with the odds at NFC North teams
- 4-2 over the total on away games vs. the NFC North
The Bears are:
- 3-5 against the spread at Soldier Field
- 2-8 under the total in their last 10 home games
- 1-3 vs. the line head to head with the Chiefs
- 0-6 under the total in their last six games with Kansas City
- 9-3 on the board when hosting AFC West teams
- 3-8 under the total at Soldier Field vs. the AFC West
Kansas City vs. Chicago Football Betting Picks
Compared to last year the Bears have simply not shown the Football betting Consistency is necessary for success. In particular, their offense has been a major disappointment after last year’s playoff run. Kansas City is looking “Super” down the stretch.
Chiefs vs. Bears Football Betting Pick: Kansas City Chiefs
Chiefs vs. Bears Football Betting Score Prediction: Chiefs 27, Bears 17