| Chicago Bears vs Cincinnati Bengals NFL Week 7 Predictions |
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Wednesday, 21 October 2009
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The injured Cincinnati Bengals play host to the Chicago Bears, Sunday Oct 25, as both teams look to rebound from last week’s losses. The Bengals have won four straight over the Bears and own a 5-3 overall series edge. NFL oddsmakers at Sportsbook.com have the Bengals as -1 point home favs over the Bears with the over/under set at 42 points . Be sure to get your Chicago Bears vs Cincinnati Bengals NFL Week 7 Predictions in now at Sportsbook.com  The Bears (3-2) lost in Atlanta 14-21 in Week 6 and now sit third in the NFC North. QB Jay Cutler made 27 of 43 passes for 300 yards with two TD passes and two interceptions; overall he’s thrown for 1,201 yards with 10 TD passes and seven interceptions. Jay Cutler was also their top runner on the day with three carries for 34 yards, while RB Matt Forte had 15 carries for 23 yards. This has to change, your lead RB shouldn’t have less rushing yards than your QB. WR Devin Hester made six catches for 83 yards, while TE Greg Olson and WR Johnny Knox each added a TD. The Bears best chance for a win will be to use their 16th ranked passing game against the Bengals 28th ranked pass defense. Their 27th ranked running game should be able to move the chains against the Bengals injured sixth ranked rush defense. But RB Matt Forte has struggled lately, he has one +100 yards rushing which was against Detroit . He has more fumbles (three) than touchdowns (one) and is averaging just 3.4 yards per carry. When Cutler has a 100-plus passer rating, his teams are 13-0. The Bears average 23.8ppg and give up 19.8ppg, while they average 18ppg on the road and allow 20.3ppg. They are 3-2 ATS and 2-3 over/under.The Bengals (4-2) lost to Houston 17-28 at home in Week 6 and still sit first in the AFC North. QB Carson Palmer made 23 of 35 passes for 259 yards with one TD pass and an interception; overall he’s thrown for 1,375 yards with eight TD passes and seven interceptions. RB Cedric Benson had 16 carries for 44 yards with a TD, while WR Chad Ochocinco made five catches for 103 yards. WR Laveranues Coles caught the lone TD pass. On defense the Bengals are banged up . They lost one of the league’s sack terrors for the season, they have three other defensive linemen with foot or leg injuries, another one with an arm injury, and yet another who was termed “ill,’’ which seems code for H1N1 these days. The Bengals have two healthy d-linemen, and one of them is a rookie. As for offense they’ll need their 19th ranked passing game to be better. The Bears have struggled some against elite receivers this year and all eyes will be on WR Ochocinco. The Bengals are 24-1 under Marvin Lewis when the team rushes 25 times or more. The Bengals average 19.7ppg and give up 19.7ppg, while averaging 15.7ppg at home and allow 20ppg. They are 3-3 ATS and 3-3 over/under. Recent Trends to Consider:
Chicago Bears vs Cincinnati Bengals When: Sun, Oct 25, 2009 4:15 PM ET Line: Sportsbook.com Pick: Bears +1 Point-Spreads.com Chicago Bears vs Cincinnati Bengals NFL Week 7 Predictions The Bottom Line: The Bengals are too banged up on defense; it’s a good time for the Bears to take advantage. Be sure to get your Chicago Bears vs Cincinnati Bengals NFL Week 7 Predictions in now at Sportsbook.com and Get a 50% Deposit Bonus and $25 Free Bet at Sportsbook.com, simply use promo code WIN100 and start winning today!                        |
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