The Chicago Bears arrived in Arizona this weekend in a free fall, but that has not deterred the odds makers from making them a near touchdown favorite against the Cardinals. The latest NFL Sunday Chicago Bears vs Arizona Cardinals betting odds have Lovie Smith’s troops listed as -6 against the spread road favorites; the game total is set at 36.5 points. Today’s game between the Bears and Cardinals has a scheduled start time of 4:25pm ET (FOX).
The Bears looked like a postseason lock posting seven wins in their first eight games, but they are presently on the outside looking in at the playoff picture as the Vikings leap frogged them in the NFC’s overall standings last week.
Chicago’s fall from grace continued with a home meeting against the Packers on Sunday; Green Bay prevailed 21-13 to give the Bears their fifth loss in six games. Smith’s defense has continued, for the most part, to play well, but the Jay Cutler led offense has fallen off a cliff.
Chicago is averaging a meager 14.1 points per game over the last six weeks, and it managed to top the 17 points mark just one time in that stretch.
Thankfully for the Bears, they will encounter an offense even weaker than their own in Arizona. Despite last week’s stunning 38-10 win over the Lions, the Cardinals offense ranks dead last in yards per game and 30th in scoring.
Chicago may only score 17 points in this contest, but that should be more than enough to get the win and cover against an utterly inept 5-9 Arizona team.
Free Pick: Take the Bears -6.
Chicago Bears vs Arizona Cardinals NFL Odds:
Chicago Bears -6 (-110), Over 36.5 (-110), -250 (Moneyline)
Arizona Cardinals +6 (-110), Under 36.5 (-110), +210 (Moneyline)
NFL Free Picks: Chicago at Arizona (Best Bet)
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