The New York Jets (1-2) and Chicago Bears (2-1) meet Sunday in Chicago, Illinois, for a Week 4 battle. Kickoff from Soldier Field is at 1 p.m. ET (FOX). Let's analyze NFL odds around the Jets vs. Bears odds and make our expert NFL picks and predictions for the best bets.
The Jets dropped their second straight game in Week 3, falling 31-24 to the Detroit Lions. New York failed to cover as a 6.5-point road underdog while the Over (49.5) cashed. QB Geno Smith threw for 321 yards and 3 touchdowns, with WR Garrett Wilson catching 10 passes for 107 yards and a score. RB Breece Hall suffered a right quadriceps/thigh injury late in the second half.
The Bears picked up an impressive 27-7 win over the Philadelphia Eagles on Monday Night Football, winning
outright as 3.5-point home underdogs. The Under (42.5) also cashed. QB Case Keenum stepped in for the injured QB Caleb Williams and delivered, completing 24 of 34 passes for 247 yards and 2 touchdowns. WR Kalif Raymond led Chicago with 90 receiving yards and a score, while WR Luther Burden III added 61 yards and a touchdown.
The Jets and Bears last met Nov. 27, 2022, with New York rolling to a 31-10 home win. The Jets covered as 4.5-point favorites while the Under (42.5) cashed.
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Jets at Bears odds
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- Moneyline (ML): Jets +155 (bet $100 to win $155) | Bears -190 (bet $190 to win $100)
- Against the spread (ATS): Jets +3.5 (-108) | Bears -3.5 (-110)
- Over/Under (O/U): 43 (O: -110 | U: -108)
Jets at Bears injuries
Jets
- DE Kingsley Enagbare (knee) questionable
- RB Breece Hall (quad) out
- LB Francisco Mauigoa (quad) out
- WR Adonai Mitchell (finger) out
- OG Dylan Parham (knee) out
- TE Kenyon Sadiq (back) questionable
- TE Mason Taylor (thumb) out
Bears
- CB Kyler Gordon (calf) out
- LT Braxton Jones (knee) out
- S Cam Lewis (hip) doubtful
- LB Noah Sewell (Achilles) out
- DE Shemar Turner (knee) out
- QB Caleb Williams (hamstring) out
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Jets at Bears picks and predictions
Prediction
Bears 27, Jets 13
Moneyline
PASS.
I think the Bears (-190) handle this Jets squad without much problem, which is why I'll take my bet to the spread.
Against the spread
BET BEARS -3.5 (-110).
Chicago enters Week 4 with momentum the big win over Philadelphia. Keenum stepped in for Williams in a big way, showing head coach Ben Johnson can keep the offense moving despite uncertainty at quarterback. Note: Reports surfaced Saturday that the Bears are expected to start Tyson Bagent at quarterback against the Jets. Bagent is the No. 2 QB behind Williams on the depth chart but also missed Monday night after sustaining a concussion in Week 2.
New York has dropped 2 straight and enters this matchup dealing with injuries at several key offensive positions. Hall suffered a quadriceps/thigh injury against Detroit, while the offensive line struggled to protect Smith, allowing 5 sacks.
The Jets have remained competitive, but Chicago is coming off its most complete performance of the season against a good Eagles team. With Johnson’s play-calling, a defense that held Philadelphia to 7 points and New York dealing with injuries, the Bears have a favorable opportunity to control this matchup.
Over/Under
BET UNDER 43 (-108).
Both teams have played lower-scoring football early, with the Under sitting at 2-1 for both teams. Chicago has allowed just 8 points per game over its last 2 contests while New York is holding opponents to 87.3 rushing yards per game. With Hall potentially sidelined and the Bears again turning to a backup quarterback, both offenses could have trouble consistently sustaining drives Sunday.
Best prop bet
JETS RB BRAELON ALLEN OVER 54.5 RUSHING YARDS (-115).
Allen should get a significant workload with Hall out. Allen could see at least 15 touches against a Chicago defense that has struggled to contain opposing running backs. The Bears allowed more than 100 rushing yards to Minneosta's Aaron Jones and surrendered 125 rushing yards to Carolina in the season opener. With Allen stepping into the lead role and Chicago still vulnerable on the ground, back him to clear this number.
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