NFL Odds Week 7: Raiders vs Bears Lines, Spreads, Betting Trends

Patrick Everson Sports Betting Expert

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Week 7 of the NFL season continues with the Raiders traveling to the Windy City to face the struggling Bears. The odds favor Las Vegas by three points as they seek a 3rd straight victory. Catch all the action live from Soldier Field on Sunday, October 22 at 1:00 p.m. ET on FOX.

Here's everything you need to know about the NFL odds for Week 7 Raiders vs Bears: the opening lines, spreads, betting trends and more. Check back regularly for updates and use our BetMGM bonus code to get the most out of your action.

Las Vegas Raiders vs Chicago Bears Odds

• Opening point spread: Raiders -3
• Opening moneyline: Raiders -155/Bears +135
• Opening total: Over/Under 42 points scored
• Time: 1 p.m. ET Sunday (FOX)

UPDATE 1:30 P.M. ET FRIDAY: BetMGM had the Raiders -3, at either the flat -110 or -115, through midweek. On Thursday, Las Vegas backed up to -2.5. Still, early spread tickets are running almost 4/1 and early spread money 3/1 on the short road favorite.

The total plunged from 40.5 to 37.5 by Monday, went to 38 at lunch hour Thursday, then dropped to 37 mid-afternoon Thursday. Today, it inched up to 37.5. The Under is drawing 62% of bets/73% of money.

UPDATE 11 P.M. ET SUNDAY: Chicago (1-5 SU/1-4-1 ATS) saw its struggles continue in Week 6. The Bears couldn't find the end zone until the fourth quarter of a 19-13 home loss getting 3 points vs. Minnesota.

Las Vegas notched a SU win and a fortuitous cover against New England. Leading 19-17 with under two minutes to play, the Raiders (3-3 SU and ATS) sacked Mac Jones in the end zone. That gave the Silver-and-Black a 21-19 win and cash as 4-point home chalk.

The Bears-Raiders line is stable at Vegas -3 on The SuperBook's NFL Week 7 odds board. But the total is already down a point to 41.

Click here for Vegas Insider senior reporter Patrick Everson's full NFL Odds Week 7 Report containing spreads, lines, and trends for every NFL matchup.

Raiders vs Bears Pick, Prediction

Action Network NFL betting expert Brandon Anderson offers this prediction:

Justin Fields and Jimmy Garoppolo are both out. That means a debut start for Bears rookie Tyson Bagent, while either Brian Hoyer or Aidan O'Connell will get the call for the Raiders.

This total has absolutely plummeted since Sunday morning, when it was listed at 46.5, before we knew both quarterbacks would be out. Historically, that means the move is to grab the under at the highest line you can snag. Totals at 38 or below that have dropped at least 4.5 points are 27-11-2 to the under (71%).

Raiders games have been at 41 or below all but once this season, so even Chicago's defense may not be bad enough to push this over. It's been an unders kind of season across the league, and unders continue to be profitable in games featuring home underdogs at 61% the last two years and 68% so far this fall.

Pick: Under 37.5 (-110)

For more NFL picks, check out Action Network's NFL Week 7: How to Bet Every Game & Every Team.

The One Stat to Know About Raiders vs Bears

Action Network NFL researcher Evan Abrams offers his top betting stat:

Josh McDaniels started his career 6-0 SU/ATS in Denver. Since that run, McDaniels coached teams are 14-31 SU and 18-27 ATS.

For more NFL betting stats, check out Action Network's NFL Week 7 Betting Trends, Stats, Notes.

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Patrick Everson

Patrick Everson is a senior reporter for VegasInsider. Based in Las Vegas since 1994, he's worked in the sports betting journalism/content space for more than a decade. He's most known for his deep roster of contacts behind sportsbook counters, providing readers and viewers with the ins-and-outs of how events are being bet. He's also a thought leader in the sports betting space, often appearing on or moderating panels at national conferences. More from Patrick Everson