Washington has won six straight against Chicago
The Washington Redskins are 10-2 ATS in their last 12 games against the Chicago Bears and have won each of their last six games against the Bears outright. The Redskins can extend that win streak to seven on Saturday in Chicago.
Washington fell totally flat in a 26-15 loss at home to the Carolina Panthers on Monday night. With three losses in their last four games, the Redskins have likely fallen out of playoff contention with their record now at 7-6-1 SU. The Redskins are 9-3 ATS in their last 12 games, but just 1-2 ATS in their last three.
Chicago continued to show life under quarterback Matt Barkley, narrowly losing to Green Bay 30-27 last Sunday. The Bears have won only one of their last five games outright but are a perfect 5-0 ATS over that stretch. Barkley threw for 362 yards and two touchdowns in the loss, though he also was intercepted three times.
In seven home games this season, the Bears are a respectable 3-4 SU and 5-2 ATS. The team has fared much worse away from home with an 0-7 SU and 2-5 ATS road record.
Sportsbook Odds & Computer Pick
The Chicago Bears were listed as 4-point underdogs at Sportsbook and other online Sportsbooks, with the total listed at one point at 47.
NFL prediction models run by the computers at Odds Shark picked a 26-24 result in favor of the Bears earlier in the week. Watch matchup reports and the picks page for any changes, due to injuries or suspensions this week. View the computer score prediction and who will win the pick on the moneyline for all upcoming NFL matchups here.
Washington Redskins vs Chicago Bears Matchup
Team Betting Records & Power Rankings
The Washington Redskins will look to cover ATS vs their hosts on Saturday, as they are 9-5 ATS versus the spread this season, while the Chicago Bears are 7-7 ATS. Washington is 11-3 against the over under total, while Chicago is 5-8-1 versus the number. Stay Informed: follow us on Twitter for odds specials, betting line moves and Chicago vs Washington injuries news.
The Bears - Redskins odds would favor the Redskins if the betting lines were set according to power ranks. Chicago is rated No. 24 in our latest OddsShark poll, while the Redskins sit at No. 10.
Statistical Matchup
The game also pits Chicago's No. 29-ranked offense, averaging 17.71 PPG, against a Redskins defense that ranks No. 24 this week at 24.5 PPG. The Bears aerial game is averaging 251.14 yards per game, less than the Redskins secondary allows through the air, 259.93 YPG per game.
In comparing defenses, the Washington Redskins own the league's No. 27-rated front 7 in terms of stopping the run, allowing 129.4 yards per game when on the road. Chicago, on the other hand, rates No. 18 this week in generating rushing yards at home.
Recent Outings Betting Recap
Washington won its last game, 27-22 over Philadelphia on Sunday, behind a 102-yard receiving performance from DeSean Jackson at Lincoln Financial Field.
The Bears suffered a Week 14 loss against Detroit in their last game, falling 20-17 at Ford Field.
Next Betting Matchups
Washington home to New York, Sunday, January 1st
Chicago at Minnesota, Sunday, January 1st