What a week. NFL Week 9 has been filled with upsets and surprise performances, capped off with a Monday Night Football matchup between the Chicago Bears and Pittsburgh Steelers. The Steelers are the NFL betting favorites, as their defensive line projects to wreak havoc all night, but after this week of football, absolutely anything could happen. The following Bears vs. Steelers NFL betting picks preview will provide the current odds, betting trends, and best NFL bets for the Week 9 Monday Night Football matchup.
NFL Best Bets & Odds: Week 9 Monday Night Football
Chicago Bears vs. Pittsburgh Steelers
Date: Monday, Nov. 8, 2021
Time: 8:15 p.m. EST
Venue: Heinz Field — Pittsburgh, Pa.
Coverage: ESPN
The Bears are coming off three straight losses, though the vibe around this offense specifically is that they are getting better. Justin Fields has made some plays now that there has been a bit more time to throw. Chicago also found something in Khalil Herbert, who has been a stud at running back. However, unfortunately for Bears fans, this offensive line will face its toughest task since the Browns game, and starting running back David Montgomery is expected to make his return, pushing Herbert off the field more often than not. Defensively they will play another game without Khalil Mack.
The Steelers have found a bit of momentum, winning three games in a row. Beginning the week in last place of the division, a win tonight would put Pittsburgh a game behind the Ravens for the top spot. The Steelers have found ways to get around having a terrible offensive line, though the question of whether or not Ben Roethlisberger can last a full season is a legitimate one. Defensively their front seven is still one of the most feared in the NFL. If they do not get pressure, the secondary can be exposed, though lack of pressure should not be an issue tonight.
Bears vs. Steelers Betting NFL Picks + Odds Shopping
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Bears vs. Steelers NFL Betting Trends
- Chicago is 3-5 against the spread this season.
- The over is 2-6 for the Bears this season.
- Pittsburgh is 3-4 against the spread this season.
- The over is 1-5-1 for the Steelers this season.
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Bears vs. Steelers Betting Stats
- Chicago is averaging 15.4 points per game this season (No. 31 in the NFL).
- Chicago is surrendering 24.4 points per game this season (T-No. 21 in the NFL).
- Pittsburgh is averaging 18.9 points per game this season (No. 26 in the NFL).
- Pittsburgh is surrendering 20.3 points per game this season (T-No. 7 in the NFL).
Bears vs. Steelers NFL Best Bet
We are using the new Awesemo NFL Betting Model to figure out what the best bet for Monday Night Football is tonight. According to the model, betting the game total over 39 is the best bet to place, giving it an expected ROI of 9.8%. It is the only bet with an expected ROI of over 1%. Both teams feature strong front levels of their defense, but they have holes in the secondary. If either team can manufacture some sort of pace protection, there could be some chunk plays through the air.
This is also a bet that plays the game in terms of sports betting. The vibe and track record for both teams point to the under, which is why that is where 64% of the money is. Sportsbooks are in business to make money, which points to the game totaling over 39 points tonight.
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