2012-2013 Regular Season: 10-6 SU | 7-9-0 ATS
The Chicago Bears ended with an impressive 10-6 W-L record and tied the Minnesota Vikings after the 2012-13 regular season for 2nd in the division. However, due to an inferior division record vs. their rivals they failed to make the postseason. Chicago’s respectable record was due to their fast start in the regular season going 7-1 SU in their first 8 games.
Since losing the Super Bowl in 2006, the Bears have appeared in the postseason only once (2010) and hope to get back to the playoffs this year thanks to hiring Marc Trestman after letting go of Lovie Smith. The coaching change could also mean a shift in the Bears’ personality— Smith was a known defensive tactician (Bears allowed 17.3 PPG last year, 2nd in scoring defense last year and they were #1 in interceptions with 24) while Trestman is known as an offensive guru having worked as the quarterback coach and offensive coordinator with teams like 49ers, Lions, and Raiders in the past. Despite being a known defensive team, the Bears went over the totals in 9 out of 16 games last year.
Can Chicago duplicate last year’s good start? The Bears play 4 out of their first 6 games at home including crucial ones against NFC North rivals: the Vikings and the Lions. Can the Bears improve of their 10-6 record and make the playoffs? They play 4 out of their last 6 games on the road with match-ups vs. the Vikings and Green Bay Packers in that stretch. . The Bears’ Super Bowl 2014 odds of winning are priced at +2000 and +300 to win the NFC North.
Key Betting matchups of 2013 NFL Season:
Week 4 and Week 10 vs. Detroit Lions: The Bears have owned the Lions since 2008, winning 9 out of 10 match-ups.
Chicago Bears bettors should pay attention to:
– How much will the Bears’ offense improve and the defense weaken after the coaching change from Smith to Trestman?
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