A couple of 0-3 teams clash on Sunday when the Denver Broncos travel to Chicago to take on the Bears. Denver hired Sean Payton during the offseason with much fanfare. But, so far, Payton hasn’t helped the Broncos win games. In fact, based on last week’s performance against Miami, Denver is worse this season than they were last season. The home squad Bears also haven’t played well.
Which team gets their first win of the season and if it’s Denver can the Broncos cover? The Broncos are -3.5 in this game over Bears.
Check out NFL Week 4 betting odds, analysis, and free pick for Denver Broncos versus the Chicago Bears.
Broncos vs Bears Odds and Betting Prediction for this NFL Week 4 Matchup | MyBookie NFL Week 4 Regular Season Preview
Denver Broncos vs Chicago Bears | NFL Week 4
ATS Odds: Denver -3.5
Money line Odds: Chicago +140 / Denver -173
Over/Under Odds: 46
Sunday, October 1st, 2023 at 1:00 pm ET | CBS
Soldier Field, Chicago, IL
Why Bet on Denver versus Chicago
The Broncos offense isn’t playing lights out. However, Denver is averaging 245.7 passing yards per game. Not only that, but the Broncos have turned the ball over 5 times in 3 games.
So if Denver doesn’t turn the ball over and Russell Wilson can get the passing game going, the Broncos should be in store for a win and cover.
Denver Broncos Offensive Averages
- Total Yards: 340.7
- Passing Yards: 245.7
- Rushing Yards: 95.0
- Points Scored: 23.0
- Turnovers: 5
Denver Broncos Defensive Averages
- Total Yards: 458.3
- Passing Yards: 280.7
- Rushing Yards: 177.7
- Points Scored: 40.7
- Turnovers: 1
Why Bet on Chicago versus Denver
The Bears have played terrible football this season. However, Justin Fields is a mobile quarterback and the coaching staff said they were making changes this week.
The strategy is likely to be to run Fields out on rollouts and then have Justin throw the pigskin to open receivers. On defense, the Bears will sit in a cover 2 and dare Russell Wilson to throw the ball. Both strategies could work to Chicago’s advantage.
Chicago Bears Offensive Averages
- Total Yards: 250.0
- Passing Yards: 148.3
- Rushing Yards: 101.7
- Points Scored: 15.7
- Turnovers: 6
Chicago Bears Defensive Averages
- Total Yards: 407.3
- Passing Yards: 285.7
- Rushing Yards: 121.7
- Points Scored: 25.3
- Turnovers: 2
Chicago Bears vs Denver Broncos Final Betting Prediction
The Chicago Bears should be the slight 1-point chalk. On paper, Denver has more skill players, but the Broncos have zero heart. If Denver had any heart at all, they wouldn’t have allowed the Miami Dolphins to score 70.
Coaches returning to the NFL after retirement hasn’t worked out all that well in the past. Even the great Joe Gibbs struggled in his return to the sidelines. So far, it appears that the game has passed Payton by.
What’s worse for Denver and their fans is that nobody on the Broncos team cares. It feels like Russell Wilson is counting down the days to being traded or retiring. The defense is an unmitigated disaster.
Also, before stating that Denver has the better offense in the matchup, realize that Denver gave up 350 rushing yards to the Dolphins and Justin Fields is a rushing quarterback. The Bears add to the Broncos’ misery. Back Da Bears money line.
NFL Week 4 Pick: Chicago Bears +140 | Bet Broncos vs Bears
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Denver Broncos Last 5
| Date | OPP | Result |
|---|---|---|
| 9/24/23 | @ MIA | L70-20 |
| 9/17/23 | vs WSH | L35-33 |
| 9/10/23 | vs LV | L17-16 |
| 8/26/23 | vs LAR | W41-0 |
| 8/19/23 | @ SF | L21-20 |
Denver Broncos Injury Report
| Name | Position | Status | DATE |
|---|---|---|
| Josey Jewell LB | Questionable | Sep 24 |
| Frank Clark LB | Questionable | Sep 26 |
| Mike Purcell DT | Questionable | Sep 27 |
| Justin Simmons S | Questionable | Sep 27 |
| Jerry Jeudy WR | Questionable | Sep 28 |
AFC West Standings | Denver Broncos
| Team | W | L | T | Strk |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kansas City Chiefs | 2 | 1 | 0 | W2 |
| Las Vegas Raiders | 1 | 2 | 0 | L2 |
| Los Angeles Chargers | 1 | 2 | 0 | W1 |
| Denver Broncos | 0 | 3 | 0 | L3 |
Chicago Bears Last 5
| Date | OPP | Result |
|---|---|---|
| 9/24/23 | @ TEN | L41-10 |
| 9/17/23 | @ PIT | L27-17 |
| 9/10/23 | vs CIN | L38-20 |
| 8/26/23 | vs KC | L24-21 |
| 8/19/23 | @ PHI | T24-17 |
Chicago Bears Injury Report
| Name | Position | Status | DATE |
|---|---|---|
| Eddie Jackson S | Questionable | Sep 27 |
| Jaylon Johnson CB | Questionable | Sep 27 |
| Josh Blackwell CB | Questionable | Sep 27 |
| Travis Homer RB | Questionable | Sep 28 |
NFC North Standings | Chicago Bears
| Team | W | L | T | Strk |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Green Bay Packers | 2 | 1 | 0 | W1 |
| Detroit Lions | 2 | 1 | 0 | W1 |
| Minnesota Vikings | 0 | 3 | 0 | L3 |
| Chicago Bears | 0 | 3 | 0 | L3 |
Denver Broncos at Chicago Bears Betting Trends
- In the last 4 of 5 Away games, the Denver Broncos have not hit the Moneyline bet (ROI: -60.2%)
- In the last 3 of 3 Home games, the Denver Broncos have not hit the Moneyline bet (ROI: -100.0%)
- In the last 7 of 8 games, the Denver Broncos have not hit the Moneyline bet (ROI: -75.1%)
- In the last 5 of 6 Away games, the Chicago Bears have not hit the Moneyline bet (ROI: -30.3%)
- The Chicago Bears have not hit the Moneyline in 3 of their last 3 Home games (ROI: -100.0%)
- In the last 8 of 9 games, the Chicago Bears have not hit the Moneyline bet (ROI: -53.6%)
- The Denver Broncos have not hit the Point Spread in 3 of their last 5 Away games (ROI: -24.0%)
- In the last 3 of 3 Home games, the Denver Broncos have not covered the Point Spread bet (ROI: -100.0%)
- In the last 6 of 8 games, the Denver Broncos have not hit the Point Spread bet (ROI: -52.5%)
- The Chicago Bears have not hit the Point Spread in 4 of their last 6 Away games (ROI: -36.4%)
- In the last 2 of 3 Home games, the Chicago Bears have not covered the Point Spread bet (ROI: -36.1%)
- The Chicago Bears have not hit the Point Spread in 6 of their last 9 games (ROI: -36.3%)
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| Teams | Odds |
|---|---|
| San Francisco 49ers | +550 |
| Kansas City Chiefs | +700 |
| Baltimore Ravens | +800 |
| Buffalo Bills | +1000 |
| Detroit Lions+1200 | |
| Cincinnati Bengals | +1300 |
| Dallas Cowboys | +1600 |
| Philadelphia Eagles | +1800 |
| Miami Dolphins | +2000 |
| Green Bay Packers | +2200 |
| Houston Texans | +2200 |
| LA Chargers | +2500 |
| New York Jets | +2500 |
| Jacksonville Jaguars | +3500 |
| Los Angeles Rams | +3500 |
| Cleveland Browns | +4000 |
| Minnesota Vikings | +4000 |
| Atlanta Falcons | +5000 |
| Chicago Bears | +5000 |
| Indianapolis Colts | +5000 |
| Denver Broncos | +7500 |
| Las Vegas Raiders | +7500 |
| New Orleans Saints | +7500 |
| Pittsburgh Steelers | +7500 |
| Seattle Seahawks | +7500 |
| Tampa Bay Buccaneers | +7500 |
| Arizona Cardinals | +10000 |
| New England Patriots | +15000 |
| New York Giants | +15000 |
| Tennessee Titans | +15000 |
| Washington Commanders | +15000 |
| Carolina Panthers | +25000 |
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