NFL Week 3 Predictions: Should bettors fade public in Steelers vs. Bears?
Should bettors take the opportunity to fade the public in today’s Steelers and Bears matchup?
The Odds: Steelers at Bears, 1:00 p.m. ET, Solider Field
According to oddsmakers, Pittsburgh is a 7.5-point road favorite to beat Chicago, which opened as a 7.5-point underdog. As for the total, the number opened at 46 but was bet down to the current number of 44.
Pittsburgh Steelers Betting Trends
The Steelers are 6-2 against the spread in their last eight games played in the month of September and are 8-3-1 against the number in their last 12 games overall. They’ve also covered the spread in five of their last seven road games and are 6-1-1 ATS in their last eight games following a win of more than 14 points.
Chicago Bears Betting Trends
The Bears are 4-0 against the spread in their last four games versus a team with a winning record and are 5-1 at the betting window in their last six home games. That said, they’re just 1-8 against the number in their last eight games in September.
Our Prediction
Public bettors are lining up to fade the Bears on Sunday. Of the current tickets placed on this matchup, 74% of bettors are laying the points with Pittsburgh. This is a good opportunity to fade the public with Chicago getting so many points at home.
Granted, the Bears did not play well a week ago in Tampa. That said, they were a Jordan Howard dropped pass at the goal line in the closing minutes versus the Falcons in Week 1 from being 1-1 on the season. Their defense looks to be improved under Vic Fangio and Tarik Cohen has given their offense an added advantage.
NFL Week 3 Prediction: Chicago Bears +7.5
