NFL Odds: Chicago Bears vs. Denver Broncos Preview

The Chicago Bears meet Denver Broncos on Sunday and both betting teams will try to pick up a win at Sports Authority Field at Mile High.

Without Jay Cutler calling signals against KC last week, the Bears’ offense went into hibernation: 3 points, 181 total yards and 0-for-11 in 3rd-down situations.

Now they have to travel to Mile High Stadium and try to corral a Broncos team that’s rolling off FIVE SU UNDERDOG WINS in a row.

However, even as Hollywood continues writing the script for ‘The Comeback Kid’ starring Denver QB Tim Tebow, our database reminds us that only three other teams have matched Denver’s streak and they went 1-2 SU and ATS in their next game (0-2 SU and ATS when laying points).

Those aren’t the only negative numbers saddling the Broncos today. The hosts are just 1-12 ATS in December off an NFC clash, and 3-8 SU and 2-9 ATS all-time versus the NFC North.

Chicago has dominated the series, going 7-1-1 ATS overall and cashing in three of the last four trips (one push) to the Rocky Mountains. Da Bears have also made the AFC West their bitches when playing off a SU loss, posting a confidence-building 15-3 ATS record that tightens to a perfect 8-0 ATS away from the Windy City.

A closer look at Denver’s come-from-behind win over Minnesota last week exposes the fact that John Fox’s squad was outgained by a whopping 153 yards.
And to make matters even worse for the home team, Fox is the answer to this week’s betting games.

We know it’s always risky taking on a wounded bear but, in the end, they’re the ones that are the meanest and the ones that bite the hardest.

Look for Chicago to call on its 8th-ranked rush defense to turn back Tebow and company in this high-altitude upset.

Current Odds: Broncos listed as 3-point favorites against the Bears, and the game's total is sitting at 36.

Chicago Bears vs. Denver Broncos Stats:

The total has gone OVER in 4 of Chicago's last 5 games
The total has gone UNDER in 4 of Chicago's last 5 games when playing Denver
Chicago is 5-2 SU in its last 7 games
The total has gone UNDER in 4 of Chicago's last 6 games on the road
Denver is 5-0 SU in its last 5 games
The total has gone OVER in 5 of Denver's last 6 games at home
The total has gone UNDER in 4 of Denver's last 5 games when playing Chicago
Denver is 2-4 SU in its last 6 games at home