The Chicago Bears (1-0) will visit the Houston Texans (1-0) in a cross-conference battle on Sunday Night Football. The Bears started the Caleb Williams era with a win thanks in large part to the defense. Chicago knocked off the Tennessee Titans, 24-17, despite not scoring an offensive touchdown. The Texans went on the road and beat the Indianapolis Colts, 29-27, in an AFC South battle. Both teams were able to put at least 24 points in Week 1. Receiver Keenan Allen (heel) is questionable for Chicago, while tight end Dalton Schultz (ankle) is listed as questionable for Houston.
Kickoff from NRG Stadium in Houston is set for 8:20 p.m. ET. Houston is a 6.5-point favorite in the latest Texans vs. Bears odds via the SportsLine Consensus, while the over/under for total points scored is 45.5. Before locking in any Bears vs. Texans picks, make sure to check out the NFL predictions and betting advice from the SportsLine Projection Model.
The model, which simulates every NFL game 10,000 times, is up well over $7,000 for $100 players on top-rated NFL picks since its inception. The model enters Week 2 of the 2024 NFL season on an incredible 184-130 run on top-rated NFL picks that dates back to the 2017 season. It is also on a 38-22 roll on top-rated NFL picks since Week 7 of 2022.
The model also ranked in the top 10 on NFLPickWatch four of the past six years on straight-up NFL picks and beat more than 94% of CBS Sports Football Pick’em players four times during that span. Anyone who has followed it is way up.
Now, the model has simulated Bears vs. Texans 10,000 times and just revealed its coveted NFL picks and predictions. You can head to SportsLine now to see the model’s picks. Here are several NFL odds and NFL betting lines on the spread, money line and over/under for Bears vs. Texans:
- Texans vs. Bears spread: Houston -6.5
- Texans vs. Bears over/under: 45.5 points
- Texans vs. Bears money line: Texans -279, Bears +229
- CHI: Bears have scored first in 10 of their last 13 games
- HOU: Texans have hit the 1H Moneyline in 15 of their last 22 games
- Texans vs. Bears picks: See picks at SportsLine
Why the Texans can cover
The Texans took the league by storm last year and continued their stellar play in Week 1. In its win over the Indianapolis Colts, Houston racked up 417 total yards of offense. The Texans were able to use both the run and pass, showcasing how dangerous they can be.
Quarterback CJ Stroud is a top-notch signal-caller due to his field vision and touch on deep passes. Last week, the Ohio State product went 24-of-32 for 234 yards and two passing touchdowns. This offseason, Houston traded for running back Joe Mixon. He is able to climb into the open hole and owns hands to be a solid receiver. Last Sunday, the Oklahoma product logged 159 rushing yards, 19 receiving yards, and one score. See who to back at SportsLine.
Why the Bears can cover
The Bears made a long list of moves this offseason to improve the roster. Although they added Caleb Williams, Keenan Allen, Rome Odunze, and D’Andre Swift to the offense, the defense and special teams carried the team to the win against Tennessee. Chicago held the Titans to 244 total yards of offense and 3-of-14 on third downs. They shut down the passing attack, holding Tennessee to 104 passing yards. Chicago forced three turnovers, including a blocked punt returned for a score and a pick-six.
Linebacker TJ Edwards is an instinctive force defensively who has a nose for the football. In Week 1, Edwards finished with a team-high 15 total tackles with two TFLs. Cornerback Tyrique Stevenson makes plays on the ball as well. The Miami product had three tackles, two pass breakups, and a 43-yard interception returned for a touchdown. See who to back at SportsLine.
How to make Bears vs. Texans picks
SportsLine’s model is leaning Under the total, projecting the teams to combine for 45 points. The model also says one side of the spread cashes in over 50% of simulations. Head to SportsLine to see its NFL picks.
So who wins Bears vs. Texans on Sunday Night Football, and which side of the spread cashes over 50% of the time? Visit SportsLine now to see which side of the Bears vs. Texans spread to back, all from the model that has returned well over $7,000 on top-rated NFL picks, and find out.
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Author: CBS Sports Staff
September 14, 2024 | 12:05 pm
