The second prime time game on this Week 1 slate features the Chicago Bears taking on the Los Angeles Rams on Sunday Night Football. Both teams will feature veteran quarterbacks making their team debuts, so there will be plenty of energy at hand. The following Bears vs. Rams NFL betting picks preview will provide the current odds, betting trends and best NFL bets for the Week 1 Sunday Night Football matchup.
NFL Best Bets, Odds & Betting Trends: Sunday Night Football
Bears vs. Rams Game Info
Chicago Bears vs. Los Angeles Rams
Date: Sunday, Sept. 12, 2021
Time: 8:20 p.m. EST
Venue: SoFi Stadium — Inglewood, Calif.
Coverage: NBC
The Bears have made a quarterback switch. However, it is not the switch the fans are wanting. After being rumored a trade destination for Russell Wilson this offseason, Chicago signed Andy Dalton. They then traded up for Justin Fields and doubled down on their Dalton commitment. Still, it should not be ignored that this offensive line is terrible, so they are essentially sacrificing Dalton until they can figure it out. Nonetheless, the offense should be improved from last season, making the Bears a tough team.
New Rams quarterback Matthew Stafford will be comfortable in this matchup, having played the Bears twice a year with the Lions. The upgrade from Jared Goff to Stafford at quarterback could be drastic, and some think this alone makes them Super Bowl contenders. The Rams did lose important players from their defense, as well as their defensive coordinator, so their Week 1 performance will give a sense of how their season will shake out. If they do not miss a beat, the Rams should be NFC contenders.
Bears vs. Rams Betting NFL Picks + Odds Shopping
Using Awesemo’s OddsShopper tool, we can easily compare the NFL odds for Bears vs. Rams betting across the major sportsbooks. The odds expressed are from 10 a.m. EST on Sept. 12, so make sure to check out the OddsShopper tool yourself to get the most up-to-date odds.=
Bears vs. Rams NFL Betting Trends
- Chicago went 8-9 against the spread last season.
- The over went 8-9 for the Bears last season.
- The Rams went 10-8 against the spread last season.
- The over went 6-12 for the Rams last season.
Bears vs. Rams Betting Stats
- Chicago averaged 22.4 points per game last season (No. 23 in the NFL).
- Chicago surrendered 23.0 points per game last season (No. 13 in the NFL).
- The Rams averaged 23.3 points per game last season (No. 22 in the NFL).
- The Rams surrendered 19.3 points per game last season (No. 2 in the NFL).
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