Chicago Bears vs New Orleans Saints Spreads NFL Week 2 Picks: The impressive Chicago Bears head to the Big Easy to take on the New Orleans Saints, Sunday Sept 18th. The Bears have won four straight over the Saints, dating back to 2005-08. NFL oddsmakers have the Saints as -7 point home favorites over the Bears with the over/under set at 47.5 points. Start your NFL Week 2 Picks off right by getting your bet on the latest Bears vs Saints Spreads available now.
Chicago (1-0) pounded Matt Ryan and the Atlanta Falcons 30-12 on Sunday. QB Jay Cutler threw for 312 yards and two touchdowns after completing 22 of 32 passes. Henry Melton had two sacks and the Bears got to QB Matt Ryan five times in all. The box score may indicate Chicago surrendered an ample amount of yards through the air, but the Bears prohibited the Dirty Birds from unleashing their explosive offense, yielding short runs and passes in favor of disallowing a long, momentum-turning play. Aside from a Cutler pick-six, Chicago couldn't have asked for a more favorable outcome. To beat the Saints the Bears will look to counter with what they do best, defense followed by dumping the ball on Forte, who will be utilized in full catching passes from the backfield.
New Orleans (0-1) lost in Green Bay 34-42 on Thursday night. QB Drew Brees marched the Saints down to the 1-yard line with three seconds left. But the Packers swarmed rookie RB Mark Ingram up the middle, and the game was over. Brees threw for 419 yards and three touchdowns. The Saints passing game will be a priority against a stingy Bears run defense fully capable of neutralizing rookie Mark Ingram. For the Saints, establishing the run game will be paramount. The combo of Ingram and Pierre Thomas was relatively effective against the Packers, but the two will need to be more assertive in short-yardage situations for the Saints to come out on top. Darren Sproles had a solid debut in the passing game for New Orleans, snagging seven receptions for 75 yard. Unfortunately for New Orleans, they will be without lead receiver Marques Colston for the next month with a broken collarbone. Add this to the already iffy status of Lance Moore and suddenly the dynamic aerial attack of Sean Payton is surrounded in doubt.
Recent Trends to Consider:
Bears are 2-0-2 ATS in their last 4 meetings.
Over is 4-0 in the last 4 meetings.
Home team is 3-0-2 ATS in their last 5 meetings.
Underdog is 5-2-2 ATS in their last 9 meetings.
Bears are 5-1-1 ATS in their last 7 games in Week 2.
Bears are 5-1 ATS in their last 6 games in September.
Bears are 5-1 ATS in their last 6 games overall.
Bears are 4-1-1 ATS vs. a team with a losing record.
Saints are 1-4 ATS in their last 5 games as a favorite of 3.5-10.0.
Chicago Bears vs New Orleans Saints
When: Monday Sept 18th@1:00 PM ET
Pick: Saints -7
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The Bottom Line: If New Orleans can suppress Forte, it will be a long day for the Chicago faithful. Start the 2011 NFL season off right by getting your bet on the latest Chicago Bears vs New Orleans Saints Spreads available now.
