Seahawks favored by 3 points in Monday night showdown
The Bears and Seahawks meet in Seattle with the under set at 46.5 points, a line supported by Chicago's recent defensive trends.
By Christian Morales ·
The Seattle Seahawks are listed as a 3-point favorite against the Chicago Bears in Monday night's National Football Conference matchup. Kickoff is scheduled for 8:15 p.m. Eastern Time at Lumen Field. The total points line for the game is set at 46.5.
Chicago enters the contest with a 5-2 record and a 3-2 mark against NFC opponents. The Bears have outscored their opponents 180-143 this season. They are 2-1 on the road. Seattle holds a 4-3 record and is 1-2 against NFC foes. The Seahawks have outscored opponents 168-125 and are 3-1 at home.
SportsLine analyst Emory Hunt is leaning toward the under 46.5 combined points. Hunt has a 132-111-2 record in the NFL over the past three seasons. He is 28-16-1 on his last 45 picks involving the Seattle Seahawks. That record has returned $1,035 for every $100 wagered.
The under has hit in three of the last four meetings between these two teams. In their most recent matchup in December 2024, the teams combined for only nine points. The under has also landed in four of Chicago's last six games. It has hit in each of Seattle's last two games.
Over their last four games, the Bears are averaging 22.8 points. Seattle is averaging 17 points over the past two weeks. Chicago quarterback Caleb Williams has thrown five touchdown passes in four games. His top target is wide receiver Luther Burden, who has caught 35 passes for 491 yards and two touchdowns.
The Seahawks defense has allowed a league-best 233.9 yards per game. Opponents average 17.9 points per game against Seattle, which ranks fourth-best in the NFL. Hunt does not expect a high-scoring affair based on these numbers. Bears defensive tackle Jeffery Simmons is active after being acquired from the Titans last Thursday.
Hunt played running back at the University of Louisiana-Lafayette and coached high school football before starting Football Gameplan. He is a CBS Sports HQ analyst featured on the Early Edge. He regularly breaks down NFL and college football matchups for bettors and fans.
Source: CBS Sports
