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The Chicago Bears (0-2) hit the road to match up against the Kansas City Chiefs (1-1) at GEHA Field at Arrowhead Stadium on Sunday, September 24, 2023.
The Chiefs ranked 11th in total defense last year (328.2 yards allowed per game), but they excelled on offense, ranking best in the NFL with 413.6 total yards per game. The Bears sported the 23rd-ranked scoring offense last season (19.2 points per game), and they were less effective on defense, ranking worst with 27.2 points allowed per game.
Chiefs vs. Bears Picks
A majority of Splash Inc. users project the Bears will earn an upset victory against the Chiefs on Sunday, with 1.5% of users picking them to emerge with a victory. Against the spread, 63.7% of users project the Chiefs to cover the 12.5-point line.
Game Info: Chiefs vs. Bears
- Game Day: Sunday, September 24, 2023
- Game Time: 4:25 PM ET
- TV Channel: FOX
- Location: Kansas City, Missouri
- Stadium: GEHA Field at Arrowhead Stadium
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Before placing a bet on Sunday’s Kansas City-Chicago spread (Kansas City -12.5) or over/under (47 points), take a look at the betting trends and insights below.
Game Trends for Chiefs
- The Chiefs went 7-10-0 ATS last season.
- The Chiefs covered the spread once last season (1-3 ATS) when playing as at least 12.5-point favorites.
- Last season, eight of the Chiefs’ games hit the over.
Stats & Insights for Chiefs
- The Chiefs racked up 29.2 points per game last season, comparable to the 27.2 per outing the Bears allowed.
- The Chiefs were 4-4 against the spread and 8-0 overall in games when they recorded more than 27.2 points last year.
- When the Bears limited opponents to less than 29.2 points last year, they had a 4-6-1 record against the spread and a 3-8 record overall.
- The Chiefs racked up 37.7 more yards per game (413.6) than the Bears gave up per contest (375.9) last year.
- In games that the Chiefs amassed more than 375.9 yards last season, the team was 5-5 against the spread and 9-1 overall.
- The Bears had a -5-1 record ATS and a – record overall when holding their opponents to less than 413.6 yards last season.
- Last year the Chiefs piled up 115.9 rushing yards per game, 41.4 fewer than the Bears allowed per contest (157.3).
- The Chiefs had a 2-2 ATS record and a 4-0 overall record when the team ran for over 157.3 yards last season.
- When the Bears limited their opponents to less than 115.9 rushing yards last season, they were -1-1 against the spread and – overall.
- Last season the Chiefs turned the ball over 23 times, while the Bears forced 23.
Best Players for Chiefs
- Patrick Mahomes II: 5,250 PASS YDS / 308.8 YPG / 67.1% / 41 TD / 12 INT / 61 CAR / 358 RUSH YDS / 4 TD
- Isiah Pacheco: 170 CAR / 830 YDS / 48.8 YPG / 5 TD / 13 REC / 130 YDS / 7.6 YPG / 0 TD
- Travis Kelce: 110 REC / 1,338 YDS / 78.7 YPG / 12 TD
- Marquez Valdes-Scantling: 42 REC / 687 YDS / 40.4 YPG / 2 TD
- Richie James Jr.: 57 REC / 569 YDS / 37.9 YPG / 4 TD
- Nick Bolton: 180 TKL / 9 TFL / 2 SACK / 2 INT / 3 PD
Game Trends for Bears
- The Bears had five wins in 17 games against the spread last season.
- There were 10 Bears games (out of 17) that went over the total last season.
Stats & Insights for Bears
- The Bears averaged 19.2 points per game last season, comparable to the 21.7 the Chiefs gave up.
- When the Bears scored over 21.7 points last year, they were 3-3-1 against the spread and 2-5 overall.
- When the Chiefs limited opponents to less than 19.2 points last season, they had a 4-1 record against the spread and a 5-0 record overall.
- The Bears averaged 20.4 fewer yards per game (307.8) than the Chiefs gave up (328.2) per matchup last year.
- In games that the Bears amassed more than 328.2 yards last year, the team was 2-4-1 against the spread and 2-5 overall.
- In games the Chiefs kept their opponents to fewer than 307.8 yards last season, they had a -4 record ATS and a – record overall.
- Last season the Bears rushed for 70.1 more yards per game (177.3) than the Chiefs allowed per outing (107.2).
- Last year the Bears had a 3-10-1 ATS record and a 2-12 overall record in games the team ran for more than 107.2 yards.
- Last season, the Chiefs were -10 against the spread and – overall when holding opponents to fewer than 177.3 yards on the ground.
- Last season the Bears turned the ball over 25 times, five more than the Chiefs’ takeaways (20).
Best Players for Bears
- Justin Fields: 2,242 PASS YDS / 149.5 YPG / 60.4% / 17 TD / 11 INT / 160 CAR / 1,143 RUSH YDS / 8 TD
- D’Onta Foreman: 203 CAR / 914 YDS / 57.1 YPG / 5 TD / 5 REC / 26 YDS / 1.6 YPG / 0 TD
- D.J. Moore: 63 REC / 888 YDS / 52.2 YPG / 7 TD
- Cole Kmet: 50 REC / 544 YDS / 32 YPG / 7 TD
- Darnell Mooney: 40 REC / 493 YDS / 44.8 YPG / 2 TD
- T.J. Edwards: 159 TKL / 10 TFL / 2 SACK / 7 PD
