The stage is set for a compelling NFL clash as the Chicago Bears take on the Indianapolis Colts at Lucas Oil Stadium in Indianapolis on September 22, 2024. Kickoff is scheduled for 1:00 PM.
The Chicago Bears currently hold a 1-1-0 record, placing them third in their division and twelfth in the conference, boasting a 0.50 winning percentage. They have accumulated 37 points while conceding 36, resulting in a positive net point difference of 1.
On the other side, the Indianapolis Colts rank second in their division and fourteenth in their conference with a 0-2-0 record, reflecting a 0.00 winning percentage. The Colts have scored 37 points and allowed 45, suffering a net point deficit of -8.
In their most recent matchups, the Bears were bested by the Houston Texans with a score of 19-13, during which they racked up 71 rushing yards and 134 passing yards. The Colts, facing the Green Bay Packers, ended the game at 16-10, amassing 140 rushing yards and 198 passing yards.
Quarterback Caleb Williams spearheaded the Bears’ efforts in their last outing, throwing for 174 yards, while Colts’ QB Anthony Richardson threw for 204 yards and a touchdown. Their performances set the premise for an intriguing encounter.
As for the betting landscape, the Indianapolis Colts are favored with a point spread of -2.50. Conversely, the point spread for the Bears stands at +2.50. The game’s over/under is pegged at 46.50. Regarding the moneyline, the Colts are priced at -135, indicative of their favored status, while the Bears are listed at +114. These odds imply a tight contest, suggesting that betting enthusiasts might see value in both the point spread and the over/under markets.