Bears vs. Cardinals Prediction, Odds, Picks - Dec 24

Published Dec. 20, 2023 1:06 p.m. ET

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The Chicago Bears (5-9) are considered favorites (-4) according to the oddsmakers ahead of their game against the Arizona Cardinals (3-11) on December 24, 2023, starting at 4:25 PM ET, airing on FOX. The expected point total for the matchup is set at 44.

Bears vs. Cardinals Odds & Betting Lines

Bears vs Cardinals Betting Information updated as of December 20, 2023, 9:33 AM ET.
Favorite	Spread	Favorite Spread Odds	Underdog Spread Odds	Total	Over Total Odds	Under Total Odds
Bears	-4	-115	-105	44	-110	-110

Bears vs. Cardinals Prediction & Pick

Pick ATS: Chicago (-4)
Pick OU: Over (44)
Prediction: Chicago 26 - Arizona 19

How to Watch Chicago vs. Arizona

Game Date: Sunday, December 24, 2023
Time: 4:25 PM ET
Venue: Soldier Field
Location: Chicago, Illinois
TV: Watch on FOX

Bears vs. Cardinals Recent Matchups

Chicago owns a 3-2 record against Arizona in their last five matchups.
Over their last five head-to-head matchups, Arizona has put up 139 points, while Chicago has posted 112.

Chicago Betting Info

In 14 Chicago games this season, it has six wins against the spread.
Chicago contests this year have eclipsed the over/under 50% of the time (seven times in 14 games with a set point total).
The Bears have been moneyline favorites in two other matchups this season, and they split them.
Chicago has not played a game this season with moneyline odds of -218 or shorter.
The Bears have a 68.6% chance to win this matchup, based on the implied probability of the moneyline.

Bears Stats

Stat	Average (Total)	Rank
Pass yards	183.5 (2,569)	27
Rush yards	134.4 (1,882)	5
Points scored	20.5 (287)	22
Pass yards against	239.2 (3,349)	26
Rush yards against	79.8 (1,117)	1
Points allowed	23.5 (329)	22

Chicago's Key Players

Offense

Justin Fields has 1,976 passing yards in 10 games this year, averaging 197.6 per game with a 61.4% completion percentage and 14 touchdowns against eight interceptions.
He has added 488 rushing yards (48.8 per game) and two touchdowns on the ground.
D.J. Moore has caught 80 passes on 111 targets for 1,123 total yards (eighth in the NFL) and seven touchdowns. He is averaging 5.7 catches and 80.2 yards per game in 14 games.
In the passing game, Cole Kmet, has contributed with 571 receiving yards and six touchdowns after hauling in 66 balls on 81 targets. Per game, he's averaging 40.8 yards and 4.7 receptions through 14 games.
In the running game, D'Onta Foreman averages 3.9 yards per attempt (28th in the NFL) and 47.2 yards per game for 425 total rushing yards. He has recorded four rushing touchdowns this season.
Foreman's 16 receiving targets have led to 11 receptions (1.2 per game) for 77 yards (8.6 per game) and one TD.

Defense

On defense, T.J. Edwards has 2.5 sacks (fourth on the Bears) to go with seven TFL, 135 tackles, and two interceptions in 2023.
Montez Sweat has 51 tackles, 13 TFL, 12.5 sacks, and three passes defended.
Tremaine Edmunds has collected four interceptions (fourth in the NFL) and has added 92 tackles, five TFL, and six passes defended.
This season, Jaquan Brisker has 85 tackles, one TFL, one sack, and one interception.

Arizona Betting Info

Arizona is 7-7-0 against the spread this year.
This year, the Cardinals have an against-the-spread record of 6-5 in their 11 games as an underdog of 4 points or more.
This season, Arizona games have hit the over eight times.
The Cardinals have won three, or 21.4%, of the 14 games they've played as underdogs this season.
This season, Arizona has won two of its 11 games, or 18.2%, when it is the underdog by at least +180 on the moneyline.
The sportsbooks' moneyline implies a 35.7% chance of a victory for the Cardinals.

Cardinals Stats

Stat	Average (Total)	Rank
Pass yards	174.5 (2,443)	29
Rush yards	131.8 (1,845)	7
Points scored	18.5 (259)	25
Pass yards against	219.3 (3,070)	13
Rush yards against	139.6 (1,955)	31
Points allowed	26.9 (376)	31

Arizona's Key Players

Offense

This year in 10 games, James Conner has racked up 717 rushing yards (leading the Cardinals) and scored five rushing touchdowns. He averages 71.7 yards per game and 5 per attempt (eighth in the NFL).
In five games, Kyler Murray has 1,075 passing yards, while throwing four touchdowns against four interceptions and completing 62.1% of his attempts.
He has also added 155 rushing yards (fourth on the Cardinals), with three touchdowns on the ground (averaging 31 yards per game and 5.3 per carry).
Marquise Brown has registered 574 receiving yards and four touchdowns on 51 receptions, while being targeted 101 times this season.
Trey McBride has been targeted 85 times, resulting in 66 catches for 712 yards .

Defense

Jalen Thompson has recorded one sack to go with four TFL, 68 tackles, and three interceptions over 12 games in 2023.
Dennis Gardeck has 36 tackles, seven TFL, and five sacks.
Zaven Collins has 3.5 sacks (fourth on the Cardinals) in addition to his five TFL, 35 tackles, and one interception.
Josh Woods has put up 0.5 sacks to go with two TFL and 61 tackles over 11 games.

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