Washington Commanders vs Chicago Bears Prediction, 10/13/2022 NFL Picks, Best Bets & Odds Week 6

by Tony Sink - 10/11/2022

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Game: Washington Commanders vs Chicago Bears

Date: Thursday, October 13, 2022

Location: Soldier Field in Chicago, IL

TV: Prime Video

Odds/Point Spread: Bears (+1)

Total/Over-Under: 40

Soldier Field is where the Chicago Bears (2-3) will meet the Washington Commanders (1-4) on Thursday. Washington is 1-point favorites from oddsmakers. The betting total is set at 40.

The Washington Commanders head into this matchup 1-4 for this season. In their last contest, the Commanders faced off with the Titans and ended up losing by a score of 21-17. Carson Wentz connected on 25/38 with 359 yards through the air and 2 touchdowns. He had a QB rating of 102.9 and ended the contest with 1 interception. Brian Robinson Jr. led the offense in rushing for the Commanders with 9 carries for 22 yards (2.4 yards per attempt). Curtis Samuel held an average of 10.3 yards per catch by tallying 62 yards on 6 receptions. The Washington Commanders ran the rock 17 times and had 43 yards, which earned them an average of 2.5 yds per carry. At the end of the game, they tallied 58 plays which gave them a total of 385 yds. Washington relinquished 15 completions on 25 tries for a total of 136 yds, and a completion rate of 60.0%. Against the rush, the Commanders gave up 105 yds on 32 attempts, which calculates to 3.3 yards per run allowed.

The Commanders have earned 1,708 total yards for this campaign. Washington has accumulated 63 first downs as a team, and they have been hurt by 32 penalties for 335 yards. In terms of distribution of touchdowns, Washington has totaled 10 touchdowns through the air and 2 rushing touchdowns. They have given the ball to the opposition 8 different times (6 interceptions and 2 fumbles lost). Offensively they hold an average of 89.0 yards in the run game which has them sitting 28th in the league. When it comes to putting points on the board, the Washington Commanders have an average of 18.0 points per outing.

Concerning yards through the air, the Commanders have conceded 1,175 yards which has them ranked 19th in the NFL. They have surrendered 235.0 yards per game via the pass in addition to giving up a completion percentage of 58.9%. Over the course of this season, they are conceding 345.6 yards/game ranking them 18th in football. They have relinquished 11 touchdowns by air as well as 3 touchdowns via the ground game. Opposing teams are running for an average of 4.2 yards per rush and 110.6 rushing yards per game for the season. In total, they have given up 553 rushing yards through 5 games. The Commanders rank 26th in the NFL regarding their opponents scoring, allowing 25.6 PPG.

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The Bears come into this matchup with a record of 2-3 for this season. The last time they stepped on the gridiron, the Bears went home defeated by a final of 29-22 against the Vikings. Justin Fields (1 TD) finished the contest with 208 yards on 15/21 through the air while his quarterback rate was 118.7. He didn't throw any picks and his Y/A was 9.9 yards. Justin Fields carried the football 8 times for 47 yds, ending the game with 5.9 yds per carry for Chicago. Cole Kmet was one of the featured targets for the Bears, bringing in 4 footballs for 45 yards (11.3 yds per reception). Chicago rushed for 3.3 yds per carry, finishing with 78 yards on 24 carries. The Bears ended up finishing with 271 yds while they ran 47 plays (5.8 yds per play). The Bears passing defense gave up a completion rate of 78.6%, surrendering 312 yards on 33 out of 42 passing. Chicago gave up 31 running attempts for 117 yds (3.8 yds per rush).

When it comes to putting points on the board, the Bears currently sit 28th in the league holding an average of 17.2 points per contest. During the season thus far, the Bears have compiled 583 passing yards as well as an average of 116.6 passing yards per game, which has them ranked 32nd in the NFL. They have an average of 157.4 yards per game on the ground and have run for 787 yards for this season. The Chicago Bears hold an average of 274.0 yards per game ranking them 31st out of all teams in the league. The Chicago offense has accrued 211 yds of penalties on 27 infractions, which is good for 23rd in the league in terms of helping out the other team. They have tossed 4 picks while letting opponents recover 4 fumbles and they have been able to tally 26 first downs.

They have conceded 4 touchdowns through the air as well as 197.2 yards per game, ranking them 9th in the NFL. Chicago has surrendered a total of 850 yards rushing (170.0 yards per outing) as well as 8 touchdowns rushing this season. They have 8 takeaways (3 fumbles recovered and 5 picks) this season. The Bears defense has taken part in 325 plays, which is good for 23rd in the league. Overall, they have allowed 106 points in total. The Bears are surrendering 21.2 points per game, ranking them 15th of all teams in the NFL.

Who will win tonight's Commanders/Bears NFL game against the spread?

Tony's Pick: Take the Commanders -1

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