Chicago Bears vs Atlanta Falcons NFL Picks, NFL Odds & NFL Predictions: The rested Bears find themselves in the Peach State this weekend for a Sunday Night Football showdown with NFC rival Atlanta. The Falcons are coming off a big road win against the Forty-Niners and now have their sights set on another potential playoff foe. Kickoff in this big-time showdown is set for 8:20pm ET at the Georgia Dome in Atlanta (NBC). NFL Picks at BetUS.com have the Bears listed as a +3.5 against the spread road dog.

Bears Breakdown:

Overall Record 3-1
Division Record 1-1 (2nd Place)
Road Record 1-1
ATS Record 3-1
Points per game (road) 20
Points per game allowed (road) 20

Key to the game: Crowd Control"It's a loud environment," quarterback Jay Cutler said. "Sunday night football, it will be even louder so we've got to protect the ball. They're a good defense...we've got to play our best ball."

Falcons Breakdown:

Overall Record 3-1
Division Record 1-0
Home Record 2-0
ATS Record 3-1
Points per game (home) 23.5
Points per game allowed (home) 13.5

Key to the game: Pass Offense

Atlanta has been one of the more prolific passing offenses in the league this season, and they will need to keep that up against the Bears. Chicago plays stout against the run, but the Bears are giving up an average of 226 yards per game through the air. The Falcons will need to keep Chicago honest with the run, but they can expect to do their heavy hitting with Matt Ryan and the passing attack.

NFL Picks Betting Trend: The Falcons are 6-4 against the spread and 8-2 straight up over the last five years playing as a home favorite coming off a road win.

BetUS.com Chicago Bears vs Atlanta Falcons NFL Picks, Odds & Predictions:

Chicago Bears +3.5 (-110), Over 45.5 (-110)

Atlanta Falcons -3.5 (-110), Under 45.5 (-110)

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