NFL Prop Bets: Chicago Bears vs New York Jets - Week 4
The New York Jets (1-2) face the Chicago Bears (2-1) at Soldier Field for Week 4. Let's take a look at the NFL Prop Bets for Sunday's matchup. The Bears started the week as 3.0-point favorites but the spread has since moved to 3.5, leaving the Bears at -170 and Jets at +142.
The total points line is set at 42.5, with OVER at -115 and UNDER at -105, meaning the implied expected score for the game is 23-20 Chicago.
- The Jets (-118) have a 1-0-2 ATS record this season, while the Bears (-102) hold a record of 2-1-0.
- The Jets have a 1-2-0 O/U record this season (meaning one game has gone over the total points line and two have gone under). The Bears also have a 1-2-0 O/U record.
Points on the board
- The Jets are averaging 21.3 points per game this season (17th in the league). Comparatively, the Bears are performing better, averaging 29.7 (T5th).
- Defensively, the Jets are giving up 20.3 points per game this season (12th in the league), while the Bears are giving up an average of 17.7 points (7th).
Moving the chains
- With an average of just 329.0, the Jets rank 13th in the league for total yards per game. Comparatively, the Bears rank 3rd with 408.0 yards per game.
- In terms of yards allowed, the Jets are giving up 258.3 per game this season (2nd in the league), outperforming the Bears, who are giving up an average of 324.0 (15th).
Ascendency in the air
- The Jets have recorded 236.7 passing yards per game this season (11th in the league). Comparatively, the Bears' defense has given up 207.0 passing yards per game (13th).
- Meanwhile, the Bears have recorded 223.7 passing yards per game this season (15th in the league), although their ranking shouldn’t strike fear into the Jets who are conceding just 171.0 passing yards per game (3rd).
Advantage on the ground
- Looking at the ground game, the Jets have recorded 92.3 rushing yards per game this season (26th in the league). Conversely, the Bears are giving up 117.0 rushing yards per game (21st).
- On the other hand, the Bears have recorded 184.3 rushing yards per game this season (1st in the league), while the Jets are giving up 87.3 rushing yards per game (7th).
Protecting the ball
- Looking at their ability to force turnovers, the Jets have recorded 2 total takeaways this season (T23rd in the league), failing to perform to the same level as the Bears, who have recorded 6 (T3rd).
- On offense, the Jets have recorded 1 total giveaway this season (T1st in the league), bettering the Bears' number of 3 (T13th).
First to Score
The Jets are +105 to score first, while the Bears are -135.
- The Jets have scored first in one of their three games this season.
- The Bears have also scored first in one of their three games.
Which team will score the first touchdown?
The Jets are +125 to record the first touchdown, while the Bears are -155.
- The Jets have recorded the first touchdown in two of their three games this season.
- The Bears have recorded the first touchdown in one of their three games this season.
First Scoring Play
| Play | Frequency | Odds |
|---|---|---|
| NY Jets Touchdown | 1 / 3 | +269 |
| NY Jets Field Goal | 0 / 3 | +339 |
| NY Jets Safety | 0 / 3 | +5600 |
| Chicago Touchdown | 1 / 3 | +177 |
| Chicago Field Goal | 0 / 3 | +359 |
| Chicago Safety | 0 / 3 | +7200 |
Which team will get a quick start?
The Jets are +128 to be the first team to reach 10 points, while the Bears are -157.
- The Jets have been the first to score 10 points in two of their three games this season.
- The Bears have also been the first to score 10 points in two of their three games.
First Quarter Moneyline
The Bears are favored in the 1st Quarter Moneyline market, currently at -142, while the Jets are +120.
- The Jets have a 1-0-2 first quarter W/L/T record this season, while the Bears hold a record of 2-0-1.
Last Time They Met
The Jets recorded a 31-10 victory over the Bears at MetLife Stadium when these teams last met in Week 12, 2022. That result snapped the Bears' five-game winning streak against the Jets.
