Bears vs. Commanders Week 5 TNF odds picks predictions expert betting tips for Thursday Night Football

Bears vs. Commanders Week 5 TNF odds picks predictions expert betting tips for Thursday Night Football

Blog Article

When the Commanders (2-2) host the Bears (0-4) to open Week 5 on "Thursday Night Football" (8:15 Michael Jordan Jersey p.m. ET, Amazon Prime Video), they will try to get back above .500 after two tough lo ses to the Bills and Eagles. The Bears are still looking for their first win and seem to make critical mistakes that cost them every week.Washington should like its chances in the pa sing game with an improving Sam Howell. Chicago did see Justin Fields commit key turnovers in Week 4 to cost the team, but it also saw him have his best pa sing effort of the season. Here's what to expect in this duel of dual-threats:Spread:Bears +5.5 (-110) | Commanders -5.5 (-110)Over/Under:OVER 44.5 (-110) | UNDER 45.5 (-110)Moneyline: Bears +200 | Commanders -250The Commanders were close to touchdown favorites earlier in the season, but even with the line narrowing, the momentum is still with them after they rallied late to tie the Eagles and push their Week 4 game into overtime. Meanwhile, the Bears blew a big lead to the Broncos in regulation. The Commanders won last year's matchup in prime time with Chicago 12-7.MORE THURSDAY NIGHT FOOTBALL: | | | The Bears have some key defensive injuries, including corner Jaylon Johnson, which doesn't bode well vs. Sam Howell and his Nicolas Beaudin Jersey talented, diverse receiving corps. They also have wilted against the run, and Brian Robinson Jr. burned them with 60 yards and a TD last season.The Bears' offensive line is also a concern vs. a suddenly revved-up Chase Young and a strong Commanders front that can also contain the run. The Commanders are a much better team and will show it.Our Pick:Commanders -5.5 (-110)The Commanders' offense has the potential to score enough to do this, but Fields doesn't inspire much inspiration on the road in a short week, especially with the running game contained. It's TNF, which usually means some ugline s, and it's not the Packers-Lions from last week in terms of offensive firepower. Last year's low combined score (19) still resonates.Our Pick: UNDER 44.5 (-110)Final score prediction:24-17Win BIG with SuperDraft! Brian Robinson Jr., RB, Commanders OVER 63.5 rushing yardsMORE: Robinson has been outstanding overall. He still scored in a tough matchup with the Eagles despite being limited to 45 rushing yards. In the previous two weeks, he hit 70 rushing yards (vs. the Bills Luc Snuggerud Women Jersey ) and 87 rushing yards (vs. the Broncos). The Bears are giving up 115.5 yards rushing per game. Robinson can easily produce more than the double that while playing a bit of a closer role in the second half.