Commanders vs. Bears Predictions & Best Bets: Spread, Moneyline, Over/Under and Props | Week 5

Written By PlayPicks Staff on October 4, 2023

The Washington Commanders (2-2) host a struggling Chicago Bears (0-4) squad on Thursday, October 5, 2023 at FedExField (and best bets are available). The Bears have lost four games in a row.

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Spread: Commanders (-6) to Cover

  • Our computers expect the same result as DraftKings, but have the Commanders winning by a considerably greater margin (10.8 points). Take the Commanders.
  • Washington is 2-2-0 against the spread this season.
  • The Commanders don’t have a win ATS (0-1) as a 6-point favorite or greater this season.
  • Washington is 2-1 against the spread and 1-2 overall during its past three contests.
  • Chicago is winless against the spread this year (0-3-1).
  • The Bears have not covered the spread when an underdog by 6 points or more this season (in one opportunity).
  • Chicago has not covered a spread (0-2-1) while going 1-2 overall over its last three matchups.

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Total: Over 44.5

  • The model projects a total (52.6 points) much higher than the one set by DraftKings for this game (44.5 points). Take the over.
  • Chicago has played in three games this year where they combined with their opponents to score more than 44.5 points.
  • Commanders games have hit the over twice this season.
  • This season, games featuring the Bears have hit the over every time.

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Moneyline Winner: Commanders (-265)

  • Prediction:
    Washington 32 – Chicago 21
  • Washington has been the moneyline favorite only one other time so far this season, a game they won.
  • This season, Chicago has been listed as the underdog in three games and failed to win any of those contests.

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Commanders and Bears Splits

Commanders Bears
Record 2-2 0-4
At Home 1-1 0-2
On the Road 1-1 0-2
In Conference 1-1 0-2
In Division 0-1 0-1
One Possession Games 2-1 0-1
Indoor 0-0 0-0
Outdoor 2-2 0-4

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Justin Fields Passing TDs: Over 0.5 (-280)

  • 2023 Season: 861 PASS YDS / 215.3 YPG / 64.2% / 7 TD / 5 INT
  • In Bears’ Last 5 Games: 861 PASS YDS / 215.3 YPG / 64.2% / 7 TD / 5 INT
  • In Bears’ Last 3 Games: 645 PASS YDS / 215 YPG / 64% / 6 TD / 4 INT
  • Fields has a passing touchdown in all four games this season, with multiple passing TDs in one of them.

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Fields Rushing Yards: Under 47.5 (+100)

  • 2023 Season: 28 CAR / 134 YDS / 33.5 YPG / 1 TD
  • In Bears’ Last 5 Games: 28 CAR / 134 YDS / 33.5 YPG / 1 TD
  • In Bears’ Last 3 Games: 28 CAR / 134 YDS / 33.5 YPG / 1 TD
  • Fields’ rushing yards over/under is set at 47.5 yards, compared to his season average of 33.5 yards per game.

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Terry McLaurin Receiving Yards: Under 59.5 (-110)

  • 2023 Season: 21 REC / 212 YDS / 53 YPG / 1 TD
  • In Commanders’ Last 5 Games: 21 REC / 212 YDS / 53 YPG / 1 TD
  • In Commanders’ Last 3 Games: 19 REC / 181 YDS / 60.3 YPG / 1 TD
  • McLaurin is averaging 53 receiving yards per game, 6.5 less than the over/under of 59.5 set for Thursday’s matchup.

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