The New England Patriots will face off with the Chicago Bears this Monday at Gillette Stadium. It will be the first of five prime-time games for the Patriots. Mac Jones is expected to return and start for the first time since his injury in Week 3.
Zappe has played well; considering the circumstances, he has completed 51 of 75 passes for 596 yards and four touchdowns against one interception. Meanwhile, sophomore quarterback Justin Fields looks to rebound after a tough Thursday night football loss against the Commanders. The Patriots are on a two-game win streak and will want to get over 500. for the first time this season. There will continue to be movement in the line because of the Patriot’s quarterback ordeal, but New England will be favored with either quarterback.
Betting Lines
Spread: New England -7.5, Bears +7.5
Moneyline: Patriots -385, Bears +300
Over/Under: 40 points
Best prop bet of the game
David Montgomery – OVER 54.5 rushing yards (-115)
The Bears are the lowest-scoring offense in the NFL but love to run the ball. They are first in the league with 17.0.2 rush yards per game. Although David Montgomery is dealing with an injury, he is slated as the lead for the Bears this week. This season the Patriots have struggled to stop the run allowing 120 yards per game. Meanwhile, New England’s secondary has been stellar thus far, and the Bears will want to run the ball.
Patriots betting notes
The Patriots are 4-0 against the Bears in Foxborough, 2-0 at Gillette Stadium.
* The Bears are averaging 15.5 points per game (31st in NFL), while the Patriots are averaging 23.5 (11th).
* Bill Belichick is 5-1 against the Bears.
* The Bears are winless this season in prime time (0-2).
* New England is 1-0 as the home favorite this season.
* New England has covered the spread in five of their last six games as home favorites
Bears betting notes
* The Bears are 2-3-1 ATS thus far.
* The Bears are 2-3 when they are the underdog.
* Chicago struggles on the road as they are 1-3-1 ATS this season.
* The Bears are second in the league in rush yards per game (170.2).
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