The Chicago Bears will face off against the Houston Texans in a highly anticipated matchup on Sunday Night Football. Both teams are eager to build on their promising starts this season. The Bears (1-0) overcame offensive struggles by securing a 24-17 victory over the Tennessee Titans in their opening game, while the Texans (1-0) managed to fend off a late surge from the Indianapolis Colts to emerge with a 29-27 win. Last season, the Bears struggled against AFC teams, finishing with a 1-4 record and winning only twice on the road out of nine attempts, whereas the Texans posted a better performance at home, winning six of nine games.
Kickoff is scheduled for 8:20 p.m. ET at NRG Stadium in Houston. The Bears showcased an explosive rushing offense last season, averaging 141.1 yards per game, ranking second in the league, while the Texans struggled, finishing 22nd with an average of 96.9 yards. The Texans are currently favored by 6 points, with the total points over/under set at 45.
SportsLine NFL expert R.J. White has an impressive track record, posting a 643-543-34 record in against-the-spread picks from 2017 to 2023, leading to significant returns for bettors. Last season, he finished with a record of 101-84-4 on NFL spread picks. White is also well-versed in Bears games, boasting a 64-46-5 record on his last 115 picks involving the team.
Several key betting lines for the Bears vs. Texans matchup include: Texans -6 on the spread, a total of 45 points for the over/under, and a money line of Chicago +218 and Houston -270.
The Texans’ running back, Joe Mixon, had an impressive start to the season, racking up 178 scrimmage yards and finding the end zone against the Colts. With a successful track record in primetime games, Mixon is looking to continue his scoring streak. Quarterback C.J. Stroud also began his campaign with a strong outing, completing 75% of his passes for 234 yards and two touchdowns, backing up a solid rookie campaign from the previous year.
On the Bears’ side, running back D’Andre Swift has accumulated 779 scrimmage yards in eight career primetime games and has shown effectiveness against AFC South teams. Meanwhile, veteran wide receiver D.J. Moore, who joined from the Panthers last season, is another key player for Chicago’s offense.
White has thoroughly analyzed the Bears vs. Texans matchup and is inclined to lean toward the over on the point total, but he has also identified a crucial X-factor that may influence the game’s spread. For in-depth insights and expert predictions, fans can check SportsLine for updates on who to back in this exciting matchup.