Chicago Bears vs. Dallas Cowboys betting preview
Chicago Bears vs. Dallas Cowboys betting preview
2010-09-16
Sunday, 1:00 p.m. EDT
Sportsbook.com Lines: Dallas -7.5; Total: 40.5
The Cowboys unexpectedly dropped their season opener Sunday night to the Washington Redskins. They also lost LB DeMarcus Ware with a stinger, but further tests showed no damage and Ware is expected to play Sunday. Considering Ware is the best defensive player in Dallas, with 65.5 sacks and 23 forced fumbles in five-plus NFL seasons, this is great news for Dallas fans and loyal bettors.
Reports out of Dallas are also positive about its offensive line. RT Marc Colombo and LG Kyle Kosier, who both missed Week 1 with knee injuries, are both expected to suit up against the Bears. Colombo was sorely missed in the Redskins loss, as his replacement Alex Barron had a terrible day. These additions will make QB Tony Romo feel more secure against a strong Bears pass defense that allowed just 148 yards on 34 pass attempts in their win over Detroit.
These teams have only met twice since 2000, with Dallas winning both meetings handily (21-7 in 2004 and 34-10 in 2007). This betting trend found at Sportsbook.com expects another Dallas win based on Bears coach Lovie Smith’s past history coming off a strong offensive game.
Smith is 1-9 ATS (-8.9 Units) after gaining 6 or more yards/play in their previous game as the coach of CHICAGO. The average score was CHICAGO 18.1, OPPONENT 20.8 - (Rating = 2*).
After reading the following betting trend, the Under also seems like a wise bet: Play Under - Any team against the total (CHICAGO) - in conference games, first 2 weeks of the year, non-playoff team from prior season who won their last 2 games. (34-13 over the last 10 seasons.) (72.3%, +19.7 units. Rating = 2*).
CHICAGO is 8-1 UNDER (+6.9 Units) as an underdog over the last 2 seasons.
The average score was CHICAGO 15.4, OPPONENT 23.1 - (Rating = 1*).
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