Two NFC teams that have fan bases desperate to get back to the playoffs are the Chicago Bears and Washington Commanders, and they both have a real possibility of doing so this season. We’re also hopeful for a matchup of the two young QBs, which we’ll be sure to discuss throughout our Bears vs. Commanders predictions.

It’s going to be tough to lock in Bears vs. Commanders picks for this week given the storylines we’ll be covering, but we’ll still take you through a $300+ FanDuel Sportsbook sign up bonus with multiple rewards!

 

 

 

Bears vs. Commanders Predictions For NFL Week 8, Sunday 10/27

Let’s not bury the lead - all signs are pointing to us not getting to enjoy the matchup that we’re hoping for, as Washington rookie QB Jayden Daniels hasn’t practiced all week after leaving last Sunday’s game very early on with a rib injury and never returning .

The Bears vs. Commanders odds reflect our expectations as well, as Washington is at home, yet a three-point underdog. We fully expect that the 5-2 NFC East leaders would have been favored with a healthy Daniels. Even with all this going on, we’ve still found a very specific market that we love for our best bet.

We have quite a bit of analysis for you regarding it, so let’s get right into covering each team’s storylines so that we can provide you with the top pick from our Bears vs. Commanders predictions.
 

 

 

Chicago Bears: Building On A Big Win

The last we saw the Bears, they were in London and put on an absolute clinic in a 35-16 rout of the Jacksonville Jaguars. That marked their third straight win and second straight game in which they scored 35+ points - something to remember as we advance into the best bet from our Bears vs. Commanders predictions!

They also have the advantage of just having had their bye week, but they couldn’t spend that time getting complacent due to the absolute gauntlet that is the NFC North. Chicago is now sitting at 4-2, yet are in last place in the division! They have three straight NFC North games in the near future, so they need to continue building upon this recent win streak.
 

 

 

Washington Commanders: Dealing With The Daniels Disappointment

There’s truly no bigger story in the nation’s capital right now than the #2 overall pick. We already mentioned that Daniels hasn’t practiced this week, and let’s remember how he was originally designated: week-to-week.

Although head coach Dan Quinn is leaving the door open for him to play this Sunday, had we heard day-to-day, we’d be more inclined to believe that. Again, the betting markets suggest that he won’t be suiting up, and these days, that is arguably the most tell-tale sign. Had he been on the field, our Bears vs. Commanders predictions would likely focus on an overall shootout, but we’ll show you the specific market that we’ve pivoted to.
 

 

 

Bears vs. Commanders Odds, Spreads, Total & Betting Lines

First up though, here are the latest Bears vs. Commanders odds at FanDuel Sportsbook in terms of the standard markets:

 

 

Bears vs. Commanders Best Bet: Chicago Second Half Team Total Over 10.5 Points (-108 at FanDuel Sportsbook)

As you can see, not only are we isolating the Chicago side for our Bears vs. Commanders predictions, but we are also keeping things isolated to the third and fourth quarters. The reason we want to be so specific is because the Bears actually have a strong secondary, so without Daniels, we don’t trust Washington to hold up their end of the bargain.

We’ve also already shared how well Chicago’s offense has been operating as of late, not to mention their extra rest. Seeing them need to only eclipse a touchdown and a field goal in the second half actually surprised us given the trends for both teams.

We’re not expecting a huge start, as Chicago’s offense scores 10.7 points per game in the first half and the Washington defense holds their own, allowing just 9.7 points per game in the first two quarters. While those aren’t even the worst trends, they get much better.

The Bears offense picks up in a big way in the second half, as their 14 points per game during that portion of the game is tied for the fifth-most in the NFL. Similarly, the Commanders defense falls off, as they allow 12 second half points per game.

Along with the fact that road favorites have been fantastic the past few weeks, the official best bet from our Bears vs. Commanders predictions is Chicago over 10.5 second half points (-108 at FanDuel Sportsbook).

 

 

 

Bears vs. Commanders Injury Report & Latest News

Given that the Daniels injury is such a significant piece of placing Bears vs. Commanders picks this week, we’ve got the Thursday practice report for you:

CHI Bears:

WAS Commanders:

 

 

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