Jacksonville Jaguars vs Chicago Bears Betting Pick & Prediction 10/13/24

The Jaguars and Bears will face off at the Tottenham Hotspur Stadium in London at 9:30 ET on Sunday, October 13th. The Bears are the home team, and the game is being played at a neutral site. The Bears are favored on the money line at -133, with the Jaguars at +112. Chicago is -2.5 point favorites, and the over/under line is set at 44 points. The game will be televised on NFLN.

JACKSONVILLE JAGUARS VS CHICAGO BEARS BETTING PICK

The Pick: Chicago Bears -2.5

This game will be played at Tottenham Hotspur Stadium at 9:30 ET on Sunday, October 13th.

WHY BET THE CHICAGO BEARS:

• We have the Bears winning this one by a score of 25 to 21
• Not only do we have the Bears winning straight-up, we have them covering the spread at -2.5
• Look for this game to go over the line of 44 points

Can The Jaguars Pick Up A Win At Tottenham Hotspur Stadium?

After starting the season with four straight losses, the Jaguars finally got into the win column in week 5, defeating the Colts 37-34. Jacksonville was unable to cover the 3.5-point spread as the favorite, but they held on for the win. The game easily went over the 44.5-point line, with the teams combining for 71 points.

Heading into week 6, the Jaguars rank 24th in our NFL power rankings and have a 10% chance of making the playoffs. They are 2-3 against the spread, with both of their ATS wins coming as underdogs. Their average scoring margin this season is -9.2 points per game.

After a couple of rough outings, Trevor Lawrence bounced back in week 5, throwing for 371 yards and 2 touchdowns on 28/34 passing against the Colts. He posted a passer rating of 119, avoiding sacks after taking 4 in week 3 and 1 in week 4. Brian Thomas Jr. led the receiving corps with 5 catches for 122 yards, while Tank Bigsby rushed for 101 yards and 2 touchdowns on 13 carries.

Jacksonville ranks 19th in passing yards per game (201.6) and 11th in rushing (126.2). They are 27th in the NFL in 3rd-down conversion rate, converting just 25.9% of their attempts. Heading into week 6, the Jaguars sit 19th in our offensive power rankings, averaging 19.4 points per game.

In their most recent game, the Jaguars’ defense gave up 348 passing yards to the Colts, as Jacksonville picked up a 37-34 win. The Jaguars allowed Indianapolis to complete 75.6% of their passes, including three passing touchdowns. Despite the big passing numbers, the Jaguars’ defense did come up with four sacks and had five more quarterback hits than the Colts.

The Jaguars also struggled to stop the run, as the Colts ran for 99 yards on just 20 attempts. On third down, the Jaguars allowed the Colts to convert on 50% of their chances. Jacksonville’s defense will look to tighten up in coverage and against the run in their next game.

Can The Bears Take Care Of Business On A Neutral Field?

The Bears have won two straight games, including a 36-10 victory over the Panthers in week 5. Chicago was favored by 4 points and easily covered the spread. The O/U line was set at 40 points, and the teams combined for 46. In week 4, the Bears beat the Rams 24-18, snapping a two-game losing streak. They were 3-point favorites and covered the spread, with the 42 points going over the 40.5-point line.

Chicago is 3-2 this season, with a +5.6 scoring margin and a 4-1 record against the spread. They rank 18th in our NFL power rankings and have a 33.2% chance of making the playoffs. Their O/U record is 2-3, with the over hitting in two straight games.

Caleb Williams has been on a roll, posting a passer rating of 126 in week 5, with 304 yards and 2 touchdowns, without an interception. He followed up a 157-yard performance in week 4 and a 363-yard outing in week 3. D’Andre Swift led the rushing attack in week 5 with 73 yards on 21 carries, while DJ Moore had 5 receptions for 105 yards and 2 touchdowns.

Heading into week 6, the Bears rank 23rd in our offensive power rankings. They are 15th in the NFL in scoring, averaging 22.6 points per game, and 24th in total yards, with 287.2 per game. Chicago ranks 21st in passing yards and 29th in rushing yards per game.

In their most recent game, Chicago’s defense was dominant, allowing just 172 passing yards and coming away with four sacks and one interception in a 36-10 win over the Panthers. The Bears’ defense was tough on third down, allowing only a 25% conversion rate, and they held Carolina to 120 rushing yards on just 19 attempts. Chicago’s defense also limited the Panthers to 10 points and kept them out of the endzone through the air.

Chicago’s pass rush was effective, as they had a +8 advantage in quarterback hits and also had four sacks in the game. The Bears’ secondary limited the Panthers to 62.9% completions and didn’t allow any big plays, as Carolina averaged just 4.9 yards per pass attempt.