Chicago Bears vs. Kansas City Chiefs Prediction, Betting Pick, Latest Odds for NFL Preseason
The Kansas City Chiefs will host the Chicago Bears on Thursday night in their final preseason game. Can Xavier Worthy and the Chiefs pull the slight upset at home? Matt McCuen provides his prediction and pick for Bears vs. Chiefs.
Matt McCuen - August 22, 2024, 2:14 PM EDT
5 minChicago Bears vs. Kansas City Chiefs Prediction, Betting Pick, Latest Odds for NFL Preseason
The Chicago Bears and the Kansas City Chiefs will meet from Arrowhead Stadium on Thursday night.
Tonight will be the final game of the preseason for both squads.
The season is quickly approaching, and both teams will attempt to roll into the regular season with some momentum.
Bears vs. Chiefs DATE, TIME, AND WHERE TO WATCH
- Date: August 22, 2024
- Game Time: 8:20 pm ET
- Where to Watch: NFL Network
Bears vs. Chiefs ODDS
- Spread: Bears +1.5 (-110), Chiefs +1.5 (-110)
- Total Odds: Over 31.5 (-110), Under 31.5 (-110)
- Moneyline Odds: Bears (-125), Chiefs (+105)
Chicago Bears vs. Kansas City Chiefs Prediction
Chicago is 3-0 in the preseason.
First-overall pick Caleb Williams has impressed in a small sample size.
The former USC and Oklahoma standout threw for 75 yards in the 27-3 win over the Bengals last weekend.
Backup quarterback Tyson Bagent should get the majority of the work tonight. Bagent threw for a pair of touchdowns vs. the Bengals.
Khalil Herbert rushed for 31 yards in the victory Saturday.
Wide receiver Dante Pettis racked up three catches for 53 yards and two touchdowns.
The Bears ranked 19th in points allowed per game last year (22.3).
Kansas City is 0-2 so far in the preseason.
The Chiefs have been the most successful franchise in football over the past five years, including claiming another Super Bowl ring last year.
KC enters 2024 as the betting favorite to repeat as World Champions.
Last weekend, the Chiefs lost a close one by a point to the Detroit Lions.
Patrick Mahomes threw for 93 yards in a small sample size.
Former pro bowler Carson Wentz threw for a touchdown in the loss.
Rookie Xavier Worthy hauled in 3 passes for 62 yards and one touchdown.
Kansas City ranked second in scoring defense last year (17.0).
Chicago Bears vs. Kansas City Chiefs Betting Pick
We are going to trust the line movement tonight.
While Chicago has been perfect in the preseason, we see the line fall back and move toward KC.
Neither team will be playing many regulars tonight, and I like the Chiefs to find a way to squeak out a win.
Pick: Kansas City Chiefs ML +105 Click here to see which sportsbook has the best odds
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