The Dallas Cowboys will be looking to avoid a second straight Thursday defeat while bucking the NFL betting trends when they take on the Chicago Bears at Soldier Field on Thursday Night Football for Week 14.
The Cowboys fell 33-10 to the Philadelphia Eagles in their annual Thanksgiving Day outing last week, and they're winless both SU and ATS in their last three games against the Bears dating back to 2010 - with the OVER 4-0 in the last four games between the NFC teams. Dallas is 8-4 SU and 6-6 ATS on the season, while Chicago is just 5-7 both SU and ATS.
Some other trends to consider as the line hovers around 4 points at Sportsbook - the Cowboys are 2-10 SU & ATS vs. NFC North since 2009 and 9-3 SU last 12 games as road favorites; the Cowboys 0-3 SU & ATS last 3 meetings with Bears, who are 1-7 SU & ATS last 8 games as home underdogs (0-5 L5).
Dallas Cowboys vs Chicago Bears Sportsbook Odds and Betting Line
The Dallas Cowboys were listed as -4.5-point favorites at sportsbooks such as Sportsbook, with the total listed at 51 over at Sportsbook.
Computer Prediction: Dallas Cowboys vs Chicago Bears Pick
Odds Shark computer score prediction models pick a possible 27-16 win for the Cowboys on Thursday. View the computer score prediction and who will win the pick on the moneyline for all upcoming NFL matchups here.
Dallas Cowboys vs Chicago Bears Odds and Stats.
Team Betting Records & Power Rankings
The Chicago Bears sit at 5-7 (5-7 ATS) on the season; in comparison, the Dallas Cowboys are currently 8-4 (6-6 ATS). Looking to bet on the totals? Chicago is 7-5 OU, and Dallas is 6-5-1 OU. Stay Informed: follow us on Twitter for odds specials, betting line moves and Chicago vs Dallas injuries news.
The Power Rankings at Odds Shark have the No. 14-rated Dallas Cowboys taking on the No. 26-rated Chicago Bears in this betting contest.
How Dallas Cowboys vs Chicago Bears Stats Matchup
The game also pits Chicago's No. 21-ranked offense, averaging 21.08 PPG, against a Cowboys defense that ranks No. 16 this week at 22.75 PPG. The Bears aerial game is averaging 246.33 yards per game, more than the Cowboys secondary allows through the air, 244.5 YPG per game.
In comparing defenses, the Dallas Cowboys own the league's No. 3-rated front 7 in terms of stopping the run, allowing 88.6 yards per game when on the road. Chicago, on the other hand, rates No. 14 this week in generating rushing yards at home.
Recent Outings Betting Recap
Dallas was hamered in its last outing, as Philadelphia ran up a 33-10 score against them at AT&T Stadium.
In their last gridiron battle, Martellus Bennett did much of the damage, producing 109 receiving yards but Chicago managed to defeat the Bears 34-17 at Ford Field.
Dallas Cowboys vs Chicago Bears Betting Odds Trends
Dallas is 1-4 ATS in its last 5 games
Dallas is 8-3 SU in its last 11 games
Dallas is 4-1 ATS in its last 5 games on the road
Dallas is 5-0 SU in its last 5 games on the road
Chicago is 8-17 ATS in its last 25 games
Chicago is 2-4 SU in its last 6 games
The total has gone OVER in 11 of Chicago's last 16 games
Chicago is 3-11-1 ATS in its last 15 games at home
Next Betting Matchups
Dallas at Philadelphia, Sunday, December 14th
Chicago home to New Orleans, Monday, December 15th
