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The Chicago Bears (3-11) will look to halt a seven-game losing streak when they host the Buffalo Bills (11-3) on Saturday, December 24, 2022 at Soldier Field.
The Bills have been shining on both sides of the ball, ranking fourth-best in scoring offense (27.5 points per game) and second-best in scoring defense (17.9 points allowed per game). With 323.9 total yards per game on the offensive side of the ball, the Bears rank 23rd in the NFL in 2022. Defensively, they rank 22nd, surrendering 355.6 total yards per contest.
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Bills vs. Bears Picks
A majority of BetterPool users think the Bears will earn an upset victory against the Bills on Saturday, with 2.8% of users picking them to come out on top. Against the spread, 55.5% of users project the Bills to cover the 9-point line.
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Game Info: Bills vs. Bears
- Game Day: Saturday, December 24, 2022
- Game Time: 1:00 PM ET
- TV Channel: CBS
- Location: Chicago, Illinois
- Stadium: Soldier Field
Take a look at these betting insights and trends before you wager on Saturday’s Buffalo-Chicago spread (Buffalo -9) or total (40 points).
Betting Insights for Bills
- So far this season, the Bills have compiled a 6-9-0 record against the spread.
- In games they have played as at least 9-point favorites this season, the Bills are 2-4 against the spread.
- The Bills have hit the over in four of its 15 games with a set total (26.7%).
Stats & Insights for Bills
- On the offensive side of the ball, the Bills have been a top-five unit, ranking second-best in the NFL by averaging 400.6 yards per game. They rank ninth on defense (325.4 yards allowed per game).
- The Bills have been shining on both sides of the ball, ranking fourth-best in scoring offense (27.5 points per game) and second-best in scoring defense (17.9 points allowed per game).
- The Bills rank 18th in pass defense this season (219.3 passing yards allowed per game), but they’ve been shining on the offensive side of the ball, ranking fifth-best in the NFL with 265.7 passing yards per game.
- The Bills are compiling 134.9 rushing yards per game on offense (eighth in the NFL), and they rank sixth on defense with 106.1 rushing yards allowed per game.
- The Bills rank 17th in third-down defense this season (39.3% third-down percentage allowed), but they’ve been playing really well on the offensive side of the ball, ranking second-best in the NFL with a 49.4% third-down percentage.
- On offense, the Bills have been a top-five unit in terms of yards per play, ranking third-best in the NFL by compiling 6.2 yards per play. They rank 11th on defense (5.5 yards per play allowed).
- With 22 forced turnovers (fourth in NFL) against 21 turnovers committed (27th in NFL), the Bills’ +1 turnover margin ranks 13th in the NFL.
Best Players for Bills
- Josh Allen: 3,857 PASS YDS / 275.5 YPG / 63.7% / 30 TD / 11 INT / 109 CAR / 705 RUSH YDS / 6 TD
- Devin Singletary: 158 CAR / 684 YDS / 48.9 YPG / 4 TD / 35 REC / 258 YDS / 18.4 YPG / 1 TD
- Stefon Diggs: 99 REC / 1,299 YDS / 92.8 YPG / 10 TD
- Gabriel Davis: 42 REC / 752 YDS / 57.8 YPG / 6 TD
- Dawson Knox: 43 REC / 466 YDS / 35.8 YPG / 4 TD
- Gregory Rousseau: 31 TKL / 8 TFL / 7 SACK / 4 PD
- Tremaine Edmunds: 87 TKL / 5 TFL / 1 SACK / 4 PD
- Jordan Poyer: 53 TKL / 4 TFL / 4 INT / 8 PD
Betting Insights for Bears
- The Bears are 5-8-1 ATS this season.
- The Bears are 0-2 against the spread when an underdog by 9 points or more this year.
- The Bears have hit the over in nine of their 14 games with a set total (64.3%).
Stats & Insights for Bears
- With 323.9 total yards per game on offense, the Bears rank 23rd in the NFL in 2022. On defense, they rank 22nd, giving up 355.6 total yards per game.
- The Bears’ defense has been a bottom-five unit in scoring defense this season, allowing 25.6 points per game, which ranks third-worst in the NFL. On offense, they rank 19th with 20.7 points per contest.
- The Bears’ passing game has been struggling, ranking worst in the NFL with 137.1 passing yards per game. They have been more effective on defense, allowing 211.7 passing yards per contest (15th-ranked).
- The Bears’ run offense has been excelling, posting 186.9 rushing yards per contest (best) this season. Defensively, they rank 27th by allowing 143.9 rushing yards per game.
- The Bears’ defense has been bottom-five on third down this season, surrendering a 49.4% third-down conversion rate, which ranks worst in the NFL. Offensively, they rank seventh with a 49.4% third-down rate.
- In terms of yards per play, the Bears rank 12th in the NFL (5.8) and 26th on defense (6 yards allowed per play).
- The Bears have compiled 18 forced turnovers (13th in NFL) and committed 19 turnovers (23rd in NFL) this season for a -1 turnover margin that ranks 16th in the NFL.
Best Players for Bears
- Justin Fields: 2,048 PASS YDS / 157.5 YPG / 62% / 15 TD / 10 INT / 143 CAR / 1,000 RUSH YDS / 8 TD
- David Montgomery: 172 CAR / 694 YDS / 53.4 YPG / 5 TD / 28 REC / 282 YDS / 21.7 YPG / 1 TD
- Cole Kmet: 39 REC / 433 YDS / 30.9 YPG / 5 TD
- Chase Claypool: 44 REC / 422 YDS / 32.5 YPG / 1 TD
- Equanimeous St. Brown: 18 REC / 300 YDS / 21.4 YPG / 1 TD
- Jaquan Brisker: 78 TKL / 5 TFL / 3 SACK / 1 INT / 1 PD
- Nicholas Morrow: 95 TKL / 10 TFL / 1 PD
- Kyler Gordon: 59 TKL / 2 TFL / 2 INT / 5 PD
