Written By: Evan PerkinsThe Chicago Bears (1-1) look to get back on track against the winless Indianapolis Colts (0-2) on Sunday, September 22, at 1:00 PM ET at Lucas Oil Stadium in Indianapolis, Indiana. For this NFL betting opportunity, the Colts are slight favorites with a point spread at -1.5 (-110).
The Bears are coming off a 19-13 loss to the Houston Texans, where the offense struggled in the second half. After a 16-10 deficit heading into the half, the Bears had issues finding success on the offensive end.
Caleb Williams had some issues throwing the ball, as he completed 23 out of 37 passes for 174 yards and had two interceptions. He also rushed five times for 44 yards but was unable to make the offense click in the second half.
The Bears had 205 yards and 15 first downs, but Williams' two turnovers stopped any positive momentum. Their defense allowed 310 yards and 15 first downs but did force one turnover.
They are averaging 18.5 points per game and rank 18th overall. On defense, they have allowed teams to score 18.0 points a game, which ranks sixth. This would be a more appealing ratio if their offense can improve.
The Colts lost their second straight game, which was a 16-10 battle against the Green Bay Packers. Too many turnovers allowed the Packers plenty of opportunities to succeed in this one.
Anthony Richardson completed half of his 34 passes for 204 yards and landed a touchdown, but unfortunately threw three interceptions. Alec Pierce was one of his receivers with a good day, with five receptions totaling 56 yards and a touchdown.
The Colts only had possession of the ball for just under 20 minutes, which cannot happen if they intend to win a game. Their stats were similar to the Packers on offense, but their three turnovers are what cost them this game.
They are putting up 18.5 points a game and are tied with the Bears at 18th in the league. Their defense has allowed 22.5 points a game from opposing teams, which ranks 19th.
MyBookie has the NFL betting odds ready for the Chicago Bears vs. Indianapolis Colts showdown. Current odds reveal the Colts as 1.5-point favorites at home. According to market analysis, the Colts have a 52.7 percent chance of winning this matchup.
The Colts have had solid opportunities to win games, but their offense has turned the ball over too many times. As for the Bears, their defense is what has kept them in games, especially since their quarterback has yet to throw a touchdown. Overall, the Colts are a coin flip here to cover the spread.
