Week 8 of the NFL season isn’t over yet, as the Seattle Seahawks host the Chicago Bears on “Monday Night Football.”
Two of VSiN’s analysts, Matt Youmans and Dave Tuley, share their thoughts, and analytics expert Steve Makinen highlights some noteworthy trends.
Matt Youmans
After Seattle added Quenton Nelson to its offensive line, Chicago made a splash by trading with Tennessee for All-Pro defensive tackle Jeffery Simmons. If the Bears can pressure quarterback Sam Darnold, he’s prone to mistakes.
However, Darnold has the league’s top wide receiver, Jaxon Smith-Njigba, as his primary weapon.
The Seahawks defense ranks No. 1 against the pass, allowing 144 yards per game, and fourth in scoring defense at 17.9 points per game.
The price on the home favorite is reasonable, so back the reigning Super Bowl champions and the superior defense on Monday night.
Best bet: Seahawks -3
Dave Tuley
The Bears enter this appealing “Monday Night Football” matchup at 5-2, chasing the Vikings (6-1) in the NFC North. Meanwhile, the defending Super Bowl champion Seahawks are 4-3 and chasing the 49ers (6-1).
I lean toward the Bears plus the points, but +3 is too short for my liking. Several sportsbooks hav...