Chicago Bears vs San Francisco 49ers: Odds, Predictions & Key Insights | December 8, 2024
Written by: Colby Marchio
Last Update: Thu Dec 05, 2024, 10:54 am ET
Read Time: 4 minutes
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This Sunday sets the stage for a compelling system play: backing the Bears in their first game since parting ways with head coach Matt Eberflus. History has shown teams often rally in the wake of midseason coaching changes, and Chicago will look to capitalize on that energy as they face a reeling 49ers squad on a three-game losing streak. With a competitive spirit and a fresh mindset, the Bears are poised to keep this matchup closer than expected and deliver value against the spread.
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Bears vs 49ers Odds
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All NFL odds are courtesy of BetOnline as of Thursday, Dec 5 at 12:00 p.m. ET. Odds from other sportsbooks may also be mentioned in this article
Spread
Bears: +3.5 (-110)
49ers: -3.5 (-110)
Total
Over: 44 (-110)
Under: 44 (-110)
Moneyline
Bears: +165
49ers: -190
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Bears vs 49ers Predictions
System Play Sunday: Backing the Bears
This Sunday, we're rolling with a tried-and-true system play: backing a team fresh off firing their head coach. It worked when the Saints moved on from Dennis Allen, and now it's the Bears' turn. Chicago made franchise history by firing Matt Eberflus midseason, the first such move in their 104-year history.
After a tough Thanksgiving loss to the Lions, the Bears are heading to San Francisco to take on a struggling 49ers team riding a three-game losing streak. Those losses came against Seattle, Green Bay, and Buffalo, with the latest setback on Sunday Night Football.
While the Bears haven't won since Week 6 against Jacksonville, they've been competitive. Despite going 0-3 straight up, they're 2-0-1 against the spread in that span, all against divisional opponents (Packers, Vikings, Lions). With one of the team's biggest issues now out of the building, morale should be at an all-time high.
Expect this refreshed and motivated Bears squad to come out swinging, feeling loose and ready to keep things close against the 49ers. This is the perfect spot for a system play.
Bet: Bears (-3.5) on BetOnline
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