{"id":323550,"date":"2025-12-03T22:17:07","date_gmt":"2025-12-03T22:17:07","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/ca\/323550\/"},"modified":"2025-12-03T22:17:07","modified_gmt":"2025-12-03T22:17:07","slug":"nfl-week-14-betting-report-bettors-books-still-iffy-on-bears","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/ca\/323550\/","title":{"rendered":"NFL Week 14 Betting Report: Bettors, Books Still Iffy on Bears"},"content":{"rendered":"

If you were sold on the Bears<\/a> early this season, then you\u2019ve made a lot of money since Week 3.\u00a0<\/p>\n

Over the past nine games, Chicago is 9-1 straight up (SU) and a money-printing machine at 8-2 against the spread (ATS).<\/p>\n

However, the public betting masses have been slow to come around on coach Ben Johnson\u2019s massive revitalization project.<\/p>\n

“The market is still not treating the Bears as a dominant or capable team,” Caesars Sports head of football trading Joey Feazel said. “We\u2019ve all been saying that the Bears haven\u2019t really done anything.<\/p>\n

“But beating that Eagles team last week, in that weather, with two 100-yard rushers, that\u2019s opened people\u2019s eyes.”<\/p>\n

Is it enough to get the public on the Bears in NFL Week 14 odds, for a huge NFC North showdown vs. the Packers<\/a> on FOX?<\/p>\n

Oddsmakers and sharp bettors serve up their insights on that matchup and more, as we dive into NFL Week 14 betting nuggets.<\/p>\n

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NFL Rocks on FOX<\/p>\n

The Bears are 9-3 SU\/8-4 ATS through a dozen games, riding a five-game win streak. In Week 13, Chicago was a 7-point road underdog vs. Philadelphia and notched a 24-15 upset on Black Friday.<\/p>\n

Similarly, Green Bay (8-3-1 SU\/5-7 ATS) went on the road, on a short week, and got an outright win. The Packers were 3-point \u2018dogs at Detroit and won 31-24 on Thanksgiving Day.<\/p>\n

Caesars Sports then opened Green Bay as 5.5-point home favorites for Sunday\u2019s 4:25 p.m. ET showdown on FOX. On Monday, the Packers advanced to -6.5, which is where the spread remains Wednesday afternoon.<\/p>\n

Interest in the Bears at this point is from those rooting for another outright upset.<\/p>\n

“There\u2019s a little action early on the Bears. Bettors have come in on the moneyline, which is something we haven\u2019t seen with the Bears this season,” Feazel said, while noting point-spread action currently favors the Packers. “I don\u2019t know if we\u2019ll get to 7. I think we\u2019ll see a healthy amount of Bears action heading into the weekend.<\/p>\n

“We\u2019re probably going to need that Super Bowl middle: The Packers win, but don\u2019t cover.”<\/p>\n

Thursday Night Throwdown<\/p>\n

The Cowboys<\/a> (6-5-1 SU\/7-5 ATS) have won and covered the spread in their last three games, perhaps saving their season \u2014 at least for the moment. Dallas has to continue winning, which could be a tough chore at Detroit<\/a> in an 8:15 p.m. ET Thursday night kickoff.<\/p>\n

The Lions (7-5 SU\/6-6 ATS) are also nearing that must-win point, looking up to both the Bears and Packers in the NFC North. Detroit dropped two of its last three games.<\/p>\n

Caesars opened the Lions as 3-point home favorites, and as of Wednesday afternoon, it\u2019s Lions -3 (-105), which means this line is leaning toward going to 2.5.<\/p>\n

“Talk about a team attracting a lot of moneyline play lately. That is the Dallas Cowboys,” Feazel said. “We\u2019re seeing a lot of Cowboys moneyline action on this game, and a ton of action on the Over.”<\/p>\n

The total is at 54.5, the highest of any game in NFL Week 14 odds, and Feazel expects these two explosive offenses to justify that number.<\/p>\n

“This game should be electric,” he said.<\/p>\n

Sunday Night Showdown<\/p>\n

Houston<\/a> (7-5 SU and ATS) is on a four-game win streak, covering the spread in three of those games. The Texans\u2019 offense is nothing to write home about, but the defense is among the best in the NFL.\u00a0<\/p>\n

In five of the last six games, Houston has allowed 19 points or fewer.<\/p>\n

Kansas City<\/a> is 6-6 SU and ATS, and if the season ended today, the Chiefs wouldn\u2019t be in the playoffs. That\u2019s almost unthinkable, for a team that\u2019s been in seven straight AFC Championship Games, winning five conference titles and three Super Bowls.<\/p>\n

Caesars opened the Chiefs as 5-point home favorites for the 8:20 p.m. ET Sunday game, and the line quickly dropped to -4.5\/-4\/-3.5. It\u2019s still K.C. -3.5 on Wednesday afternoon.<\/p>\n

“It\u2019s wild to think that this team is not gonna make the playoffs,” Feazel said, while noting the public masses still think K.C. might have a run in it. “So far, we\u2019re seeing a lot of Chiefs action on the spread and the moneyline, but the market is going the other way. Respected action has come in on the Texans.<\/p>\n

“This seems like a Pros vs. Joes game. Sharp bettors are on the Texans, and the public is staying with the Chiefs. It\u2019s Sunday night, and there\u2019s a big home-field advantage for the Chiefs. We\u2019re gonna be big Texans fans.”<\/p>\n

NFL Sharp Side\u00a0<\/p>\n

Professional bettor Randy McKay is on the Texans for the second time in three weeks, this time for the aforementioned road game against the desperate Chiefs.<\/p>\n

McKay took Houston +3.5, betting the Texans can keep this within a field goal Sunday night.<\/p>\n

“This Houston team is more healthy, and the offensive line is improving,” McKay said. “Houston\u2019s defense is No. 1 in the league and should give Kansas City\u2019s offense and injured offensive line trouble.”<\/p>\n

NFL Rocks on FOX, Part II<\/p>\n

Because the AFC North is so middling at the moment, the Bengals<\/a> aren\u2019t dead yet, even with a 4-8 SU record (5-7 ATS). In Week 13, QB Joe Burrow returned after missing nine games with a toe injury.<\/p>\n

Cincinnati responded with a 32-14 upset as 7.5-point underdogs at Baltimore on Thanksgiving night.<\/p>\n

Up next are the Bills<\/a> (8-4 SU\/6-6 ATS), who\u2019ve alternated wins and losses over their last five games. If that trend holds up, then Cincy wins in this 1 p.m. ET clash on FOX.<\/p>\n

If only it were that simple to predict!<\/p>\n

Caesars opened Buffalo as a 5.5-point home favorite and initially ticked up to -6. But the spread has been steady at Bills -5.5 since Tuesday afternoon.<\/p>\n

“The Bills\u2019 season has left a lot to be desired, losing games that they shouldn\u2019t have. And the action here is reflecting that,” Feazel said. “So far, we\u2019re seeing Bengals money flowing in.<\/p>\n

“It\u2019s interesting seeing \u2018dog action coming in this late in the season. It\u2019s usually favorite money coming in hand over fist.”<\/p>\n

I Like Big Bets and I Cannot Lie<\/p>\n

Last week, one BetMGM customer got ahead of the curve on the Bears.<\/p>\n

Before Chicago\u2019s big road upset of the Eagles, the bettor put $50,000 on Bears +6600 to win the Super Bowl.<\/p>\n

If Chicago \u2014 currently the No. 1 seed in the NFC \u2014 turns this into a miracle season and wins it all, then the bettor profits a massive $3.3 million.<\/p>\n

The timing of the wager couldn\u2019t have been better. After beating Philly, the Bears\u2019 odds shortened all the way to +3000.<\/p>\n

Making that same wager today, the potential profit is just $1.5 million. Nothing to sneeze at, but a long way from $3.3 million.<\/p>\n

Going back to some Week 13 leftovers, a DraftKings Sportsbook customer put $150,000 on Giants<\/a> +7 vs. Patriots<\/a> in the Monday night game. That did not go well, with New York tumbling 33-15.<\/p>\n

Which is a good reminder: Just because someone bets large doesn\u2019t mean that person has a better chance of winning than us everyday Joes and Janes. It does mean they could lose a lot more, though. Always wager within your means. Enjoy Week 14!<\/p>\n

Patrick Everson is a sports betting analyst for FOX Sports and senior reporter for VegasInsider.com. He is a distinguished journalist in the national sports betting space. He\u2019s based in Las Vegas, where he enjoys golfing in 110-degree heat. Follow him on X: @PatrickE_Vegas.<\/p>\n

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