The Bears enter Week 17 riding a nine-game losing streak as they prepare for a TNF battle vs. the Seahawks. Some bettors seem to think the Bears’ rough spell could end on TNF, based on predictions being made ahead of their matchup vs. the Seahawks. But is it the right move?
Below, you’ll find the betting splits for the moneyline, spread and game total predictions that’ve been made for the Week 17 Bears vs. Seahawks TNF matchup. Following that breakdown, we’ll lay out some betable streaks that are active in this game.
Game splits
Moneyline
The Seahawks (-218) are the popular play, seeing 87% of the moneyline bets. But, those plays only account for 84% of the moneyline handle. Slight lean toward taking the Bears are +180.
However, when you look at the spread splits, Bears ML isn’t as appealing.
Spread
The Seahawks are seeing 84% of the spread handle, as well, but on just 81% of the bets. While that makes them a slightly less popular play, it also provides a sharp lean.
Additionally, the spread’s movement tracks with the splits. This game’s spread opened at 1-even, and it never flipped. Its peak was 4.5, which it could very well return to.
The only thing worth noting with the movement is that bettors had the chance to back Seattle ATS at a much better number. Bettors taking the Seahawks ATS now need them to win vs. the Bears by more than a field goal, while others who made their predictions sooner could’ve gotten this play at -2.5 or better.
Total
The Bears vs. Seahawks total opened at 40.5 and climbed all the way up to 43.5 before settling in at 42-even. That movement fits with the splits, given the over has seen 62% of the game-total bets and 78% of the game-total handle.
Trends to note
To close this preview out, here’s a look at active trends to note while casting your Bears vs. Seahawks predictions:
- Tyler Lockett has at least 19 receiving yards in each of his last 14 games that the Seahawks were coming off a loss. (Receiving yards O/U is 17.5.)
- Chicago has lost nine straight.
- The Bears have given up the game’s first touchdowns as underdogs in their last five games vs. the NFC West.
- The Bears have lost the first half in each of his their last five games.
- DK Metcalf scored a touchdown in each of his four prior games in which the Seahawks were favored vs. the NFC North.
- The Seahawks covered the spread in their four prior road games.
- Noah Fant recorded 40-plus receiving yards in each of his last four Week 17 games. (Receiving yards O/U is 32.5)
- The Bears lost the first quarter in each of their last four games vs. the NFC.
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