NFL : Seattle Seahawks vs Chicago Bears Odds & Prediction

Game Info: December 26, 2024 8:15PM EST @ Soldier Field

The recent history is starkly contrasting. Seattle has been showing signs of life with two earlier away wins in December but has since flopped in their two appearances against Minnesota and Green Bay. On the other hand, Chicago has not been able to recover, losing their last five contests despite some close scorelines, including a loss by a field goal to Detroit. The teams are looking to prove themselves towards the playoffs. Seattle is an offensively efficient team, while Chicago prides itself in its home crowd; thus, the stage is set for an interesting matchup.

Betting Odds and Info

These are the latest odds as of writing:

Moneyline: Seahawks 1.44 , Bears 2.88

Spread: Seahawks -4.5 , Bears +4.5

Over/Under: 42.5

Team Recent Performance

Seattle Seahawks

They were defeated by MIN 24-27 on December 23 as +2.5 underdogs, with the total going over 43. They were also defeated by GB 13-30 on December 16 as +3 underdogs, going under the 48-point total. Previous hits were two road wins: on December 9, they beat ARI with a score of 30-18 as +3 underdogs, and the NYJ on December 2 with a score of 26-21, as +1.5, both surpassing totals of 45.5 and 41.5, respectively. They moved further back on 25 November, defeating ARI 16-6 standing, as +1 underdogs-the game going under 46.5.

Chicago Bears

Then on December 23 they faced the defeat against DET with a 17-34 score as +7 underdogs while the total went over 47.5. The last game of them was on December 17. They were again underdogs here, +7 in hand and lost to MIN 12-30 without touching the 44-total points. On December 9, they were defeated with score 38-13 at San Francisco as +3 underdogs and the total went over 43.5. Then on November 29, they lost narrowly at 20-23 at Detroit, covering the +9.5 spread in the process and went under 47.5. Finally, the contest on November 25 was against MIN, where they lost 27-30 as +3 underdogs with the total going over 39.5.

Team Head-to-Head Matchup

Both Seattle (SEA) and Chicago (CHI) enter with the exact records of 5-5 in this matchup, but their performance is poles apart from each other in terms of key metrics. The Seahawks tend to be a lot better off against the spread (ATS) as it has covered in six of its ten games (6-4) compared to the Bears’ 4-6 ATS. Both teams have shown their consistency regarding totals, having the same O/U in 8-2, which suggests the trend for high-scoring games. The Seahawks are scoring more on offense: 24.8 points per game as opposed to the Bears at 21.0. SEA also holds an edge when it comes to rushing yards per game with 111.7 against 108.5 by CHI. Through the air, SEA has a more distinct edge with their 36.8 attempts per game averaging 231.2 total passing yards and a 61.14% completion rate. On the other hand, CHI averages 201.3 yards on 30.7 passing attempts and a slightly lower 59.93% completion rate. Therefore, this difference makes SEA’s total offense much better at an average of 342.9 yards per game against only 309.8 for CHI. SEA also proves its superiority in this respect by averaging only 0.8 turnovers per game, showing its better ball security, whereas CHI averages 1.3 turnovers per game, which could prove critical in such close games. The combination of these numbers could lead towards SEA being a more efficient as well as a balanced team in offense and defense as compared to CHI.

Team Injuries Update

Seattle Seahawks

Artie Burns (CB, toe) and Kenneth Walker (RB, ankle) are doubtful. Mike Morris (DE, ankle) is questionable. Trevis Gipson (LB, ankle), K’Von Wallace (S, ankle), Stone Forsythe (T, hand), Jerrick Reed (FS, quad), Cameron Young (NT, knee), and Brady Russell (TE, foot) are all ruled out.

Chicago Bears

Tarvarius Moore (S, concussion), Jaylon Johnson (DB, illness), Teven Jenkins (OL, calf), Braxton Jones (OL, calf), Kiran Amegadjie (OL, calf), and Gervon Dexter (DE, knee) are all questionable. Doug Kramer (OL, shoulder) is doubtful. Ryan Bates (OL, concussion), Travis Homer (RB, hamstring), and Darrynton Evans (RB, hamstring) are all ruled out.

SPORTBOOK.AG’s Prediction

The Seattle Seahawks will win and cover the spread with the total staying under 42.5.

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