In this article we will formulate a Ravens vs Bears prediction for this NFL game on Sunday, October 26th at M&T Bank Stadium in Baltimore, Maryland. Let’s take a look at the prediction for this week 8 matchup.
Baltimore Ravens Betting Preview
The Baltimore Ravens are 1-5 this year after they lost to Los Angeles by a score of 17-3 in their last game. Baltimore led 3-0 after the first quarter, but they were outscored 17-0 over the last 52 minutes for the loss. The Ravens out gained LA by a total of 296-241, went 7-17 on third downs, and lost the turnover battle by a margin of 3-1 in the game. Cooper Rush went 11-19 for 72 yards and one interception, while Derrick Henry rushed 24 times for 122 yards. Zay Flowers led the receivers with six catches for 46 yards in the loss. The Baltimore defense recorded two sacks and four tackles for loss in the game.
Prior to that game, Baltimore lost to Houston by a score of 44-10 and Kansas City by a score of 37-20. The Ravens have lost four games in a row and they are currently last in the AFC North standings. Baltimore has scored 24.0 points per game with 183.0 passing yards and 126.2 rushing yards per game, while they have allowed 32.3 points against per game this season. Lamar Jackson has been dealing with an injury, but he is expected to be back for this game. Derrick Henry has led the ground game with 439 yards and four scores on 88 carries this year.
Chicago Bears Betting Preview
The Chicago Bears are 4-2 this season after they defeated New Orleans by a score of 26-14 last week. Chicago nearly blew a 20-0 lead, but they scored the last six points to pull away with the win. The Bears out gained New Orleans by a total of 386-253, went 3-12 on third downs, and won the turnover battle by a margin of 4-1 in the game. Caleb Williams went 15-26 for 172 yards and one interception, while D’Andre Swift rushed 19 times for 124 yards and one score. DJ Moore led the receivers with three catches for 43 yards in the win. The Chicago defense recorded four sacks and seven tackles for loss in the game.
Prior to that game, Chicago defeated Washington by a score of 25-24 and Las Vegas by a score of 25-24. The Bears have won four games in a row and they are currently third in the NFC North standings. Chicago has scored 25.3 points per game with 217.2 passing yards and 129.3 rushing yards per game, while they have allowed 25.8 points against per game this season. Caleb Williams has thrown for 1,351 yards, nine touchdowns, and three interceptions, while D’Andre Swift has 89 carries for 419 yards and three scores this season.
Why the Baltimore Ravens will win
- The Bears have lost each of their last 12 games as underdogs when playing with a rest disadvantage.
- Jaire Alexander’s team has won each of its five previous games with him playing against D.J. Moore.
- The Bears have failed to cover the spread in each of their last seven road games when playing with a rest disadvantage.
- The favorites have covered the spread in each of the Bears’ last four Week 8 games.
- The home team has won the first half in each of the Bears’ last nine Week 8 games.
- The Ravens have won the first quarter in each of their last five home games against teams that held a winning record.
- The Ravens have scored the first touchdown in each of their last 10 games as favorites following a home loss.
Total Points Facts
- Each of the Ravens’ last eight games as favorites following a loss have gone OVER the total points line.
- Each of the Bears’ last four Sunday road games have gone OVER the total points line.
Baltimore Ravens Player Prop Facts
- Derrick Henry has recorded 75+ rushing yards in each of his last eight October appearances with his team as a home favorite.
- Derrick Henry has recorded 83+ rushing and receiving yards in each of his six previous October appearances against NFC opponents.
- Derrick Henry has scored at least one touchdown in seven of the Ravens’ last eight games as moderate favorites (-3.5 to -7.0 points).
- Mark Andrews has scored two touchdowns in each of the Ravens’ last three games against NFC North opponents.
- DeAndre Hopkins has recorded 13+ receiving yards in each of his last 47 regular season appearances with his team as a home favorite.
- Heading into Week 8, Cooper Rush has thrown the equal-most interceptions in a single game this season (3 vs Texans, Week 5).
Chicago Bears Player Prop Facts
- Caleb Williams has recorded 22+ completions in each of the Bears’ last four games as underdogs against AFC opponents.
- Rome Odunze has recorded 62+ receiving yards in four of the Bears’ last five Sunday games as underdogs.
- Caleb Williams has recorded 27+ rushing yards in three of the Bears’ last four games as moderate underdogs (+3.5 to +7.0 points).
- Rome Odunze has recorded 62+ rushing and receiving yards in four of the Bears’ last five Sunday games as underdogs.
- Rome Odunze has scored at least one touchdown in each of the Bears’ last four road games against teams that held a losing record.
- Heading into Week 8, Kevin Byard ranks T1st in the NFL in interceptions (4) this season.
Matchup/League Facts
- Ravens – four different players have recorded multi-touchdown games this season – equal-most in the NFL, heading into Week 8.
- Ravens – three different players have recorded 60+ rushing yards in a game this season – equal-most in the NFL, heading into Week 8.
- Bears – two different players have recorded 80+ rushing yards in a game this season – equal-most in the NFL, heading into Week 8.
- Heading into Week 8, the Bears rank 1st in the NFL in interceptions (11) this season.
Ravens vs Bears Prediction
Chicago comes into this matchup on a four game winning streak and they have scored at least 25 points in all four victories. The Bears have taken advantage of a weaker schedule, but they will be tested on the road here. Baltimore has lost four games in a row and they have been embarrassed in three of them, but they are expected to have Lamar back under center. I don’t love how this Chicago defense has looked this year and I think the Ravens offense will get back on track here. Take Baltimore to cover at home in this one.
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