MNF Odds, Betting Line and Picks – Week 2 of the 2016-17 NFL Season

Philadelphia Eagles rookie quarterback Carson Wentz made quite a first impression as he led his team to a Week 1 win in his NFL debut. And in Week 2, he’ll get his first taste of primetime when his Eagles face the 0-1 Chicago Bears on Monday Night Football. Read on below for everything you need to know for this Monday Night Week 2 showdown.

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Philadelphia Eagles vs. Chicago Bears Preview

Where: Soldier Field, Chicago

When: Monday, September 19, 2016, 8:30 PM ET

Line: Philadelphia Eagles (+3) vs. Chicago Bears (-3); total: 42.0 – view all NFL lines

TV Broadcast: ESPN

Game Preview

The Eagles are flying high after a big 29-10 win over the Cleveland Browns in Week 1. Rookie quarterback Carson Wentz had a very solid debut with 278 passing yards and two touchdowns. Wentz connected well with Jordan Matthews, who finished with seven catches for 114 yards and a touchdown. But of course, there’s the obvious caveat that this came against a very bad Browns defense.

However, the Bears aren’t exactly that much better than the Browns on either side of the ball. Jay Cutler and the offense struggled to move the ball against the Texans, while their defense allowed Houston to convert 12-of-20 third down conversions. They are set to face a rookie quarterback about to play in his first road game, though, which could lead to a one or two crucial mistakes going in the Bears’ favor.

Where to Watch

Every Monday Night Football game this season will be televised on primetime on ESPN. But if you’re a cord-cutter, then you probably need to sign up for NFL’s Game Pass. Through this option, you can stream not just every Monday Night game, but every game period on the NFL schedule anytime, anywhere, on whichever mobile device you prefer. Talk about convenience.

Betting Trends on the Philadelphia Eagles

The Eagles are 8-6 SU against the Bears since 1992.

The Eagles are 11-9 SU in their last 20 road games.

The Eagles are 27-19 SU all-time on Monday Night Football.

The Eagles are 4-1 ATS in their last 5 Monday Night games.

Betting Trends on the Chicago Bears

The Bears are 8-6 ATS versus the Eagles since 1992.

The Bears are 1-11 SU in their last 12 home games.

The Bears are 26-37 SU all-time on Monday Night Football.

The Bears are 4-1 ATS in their last 5 Monday Night games.

Hot Wager

If you’re looking for a good prop bet for Monday Night, check out the first official play from the line of scrimmage. A run play is currently the big favorite at -200, while a pass play or sack is +170.

The run play looks like a very good bet for this game. On the Eagles side, head coach Doug Pederson will want to slowly get his rookie quarterback into the game, especially since this will be his first road start. That likely means a simply hand-off on the first play. And as for the Bears, Jeremy Langford ran the ball in the opening play of eight of the team’s 13 drives against the Texans, including five in a row in the second half.

Writer’s Prediction

The Bears improve upon their Week 1 performance and get the 24-21 home win on Monday Night.

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