Seattle Seahawks (8-7) vs. Chicago Bears (4-11)
December 26, 2024 8:15 pm EDT
The Line: Chicago Bears +3.5; Over/Under: +43.5
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In this article, we will formulate a Chicago Bears vs Seattle Seahawks prediction for this NFL game on Thursday, December 26th at Soldier Field in Chicago, Illinois. Let’s take a look at the prediction for this week 17 matchup.
Chicago Bears Betting Preview
The Chicago Bears are 4-11 this season after they lost to Detroit by a score of 34-17 in their last game. Chicago trailed 20-0 in the second quarter and never got back into the game. The Bears were outgained by a total of 475-382, lost the turnover battle 2-0, and went 2-10 on third down in the game. Caleb Williams threw for 334 yards and two touchdowns, while Keenan Allen caught nine passes for 141 yards and one score in the game.
Prior to that loss, the Bears lost eight games in a row, with four of them coming by double digits. The Chicago offense has scored 18.9 points per game with 191.3 passing yards and 103.2 rushing yards per game, while the defense has allowed 22.8 points per game this season. Caleb Williams has completed 62.2% of his passes for 3,271 yards, 19 touchdowns, and five interceptions, while DJ Moore has caught 83 passes for 826 yards and five scores this year.
Seattle Seahawks Betting Preview
The Seattle Seahawks are 8-7 this year after they lost to Minnesota by a score of 27-24 in their last game. Seattle led 24-20 late in the fourth quarter, but they allowed the Vikings to score a touchdown for the loss. The Seahawks outgained Minnesota by a total of 361-298, lost the turnover battle 2-0, and went 2-10 on third down in the game. Geno Smith threw for 314 yards, three touchdowns, and two interceptions, while Jaxon Smith-Njigba caught eight passes for 95 yards and one score in the game.
Prior to that loss, the Seahawks lost to the Packers by a score of 30-13 but did win the previous four games. The Seattle offense has scored 22.6 points per game with 244.5 passing yards and 91.9 rushing yards per game, while the defense has allowed 22.7 points per game this season. Geno Smith has completed 70.1% of his passes for 3,937 yards, 17 touchdowns, and 15 interceptions, while Jaxon Smith-Njigba has caught 93 passes for 1,089 yards and six scores this year.
Chicago Bears vs Seattle Seahawks Prediction
Seattle comes into this matchup after a very disappointing loss against the Vikings last week, so they will try to bounce back on the road here. The Seahawks are battling in the race for the NFC West and they cannot afford to lose this game. Chicago has lost nine games in a row and they have allowed 30+ points in each of their last three. The Bears have scored 20 points or fewer in four straight games and I just don’t see how they compete in this game, as they have lost by margins of 17, 18, and 25 in their last three. Take the Seahawks here.
