Bears vs Cardinals Prediction and Preview - NFL Week 16, 2023

Last updated: Dec 24, 2023, 9:25PM | Published: Dec 19, 2023, 6:11AM

The Chicago Bears will face the Arizona Cardinals in NFL Week 16 action at Soldier Field on Monday, starting at 8:25am AEDT.

Stats Insider's free betting tips for the Bears vs Cardinals game, as well as the latest betting odds and touchdown scorer tips, are featured below.

Who Will Win: Bears vs Cardinals

Using advanced computer power and data, Stats Insider has simulated the result of Monday's Chicago-Arizona NFL game 10,000 times.

Our independent predictive analytics model currently gives the Bears a 65% chance of defeating the Cardinals in Week 16 of the NFL season.

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Bears vs Cardinals: Odds

The latest Betfair betting odds in Australia for Monday's NFL game at Soldier Field are shown here:

Head to Head: Bears $1.47, Cardinals $3.05
Line: Bears -4.5 ($1.91), Cardinals +4.5 ($2.04)
Total (Over/Under 42.5 Points): Over $2.00, Under $1.94

Odds via Betfair are correct at time of publishing and subject to change.

Looking at the latest head-to-head odds, Betfair currently has the Bears at $1.47 and the Cardinals at $3.05.

The Bears are 4.5-point favourites against the Cardinals, with odds of $1.91 currently available at Betfair.

For the underdog Cardinals (+4.5) to cover the line, Betfair currently has odds of $2.04.

The Over/Under for Bears vs Cardinals sits at 42.5 with Betfair, which currently has odds for the Over at $2.00 and odds for the Under at $1.94.

According to Stats Insider's analytics model, the Cardinals (+4.5) have a 54% chance of covering the line, while the Over/Under total of 42.5 points has a 51% chance of staying Under.

The best site for placing bets on the Bears vs Cardinals game is Betfair, where you are able to wager against other sports fans instead of using a traditional bookmaker.

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Bears vs Cardinals: Best Bets

Head to Head: Arizona at $3.05 with Betfair (1.8% edge)
Line: Cardinals +4.5 at $2.04 with Betfair (54% probability) 🔥
Total Points: Over 42.5 at $2.00 with Betfair

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These Bears vs Cardinals predictions are based on market-leading simulations and gambling experience to give you the best possible advice 24/7/365.

While the Bears have a higher chance of winning the game, betting on the Cardinals to win is our recommended option because of the 1.8% edge identified when comparing our data-driven probabilities to the odds currently available.

Taking advantage of the edges published here at Stats Insider is pivotal to achieving long-term success as a bettor.

Furthermore, despite the Under being more likely to hit in this game, Over 42.5 is our best bet because of the better odds ($2.00) that are available from Betfair.

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Bears vs Cardinals: Prediction

Stats Insider's predicted final score for Bears vs Cardinals at Soldier Field in Week 16 has the Bears winning 22-19.

This prediction is based on each team's average score following 10,000 game simulations.

Stats Insider has full betting coverage of Chicago vs Arizona in Week 16, including pre-game predictions, free betting tips, and live scores.

Bears vs Cardinals: TD Scorer Tips

Who will score an anytime touchdown in Bears vs Cardinals? The latest data is in.

According to Stats Insider, Chicago's Justin Fields is the most likely player to score the first TD in Bears vs Cardinals.

Fields has a 14.0% chance of scoring the first TD at Soldier Field, while the Bears QB has a 51.3% chance of scoring an anytime touchdown.

Scroll down for the complete list of first touchdown scorer and anytime touchdown scorer probabilities.

First Touchdown Scorer Tips

Bears First TD Tips

Justin Fields: 14.0% probability
DJ Moore: 9.5% probability
Roschon Johnson: 9.5% probability
Cole Kmet: 7.8% probability
Khalil Herbert: 6.9% probability

Cardinals First TD Tips

James Conner: 9.2% probability
Trey McBride: 6.9% probability
Kyler Murray: 6.0% probability
Greg Dortch: 5.1% probability
Rondale Moore: 4.0% probability

Anytime Touchdown Scorer Tips

Bears Anytime TD Tips

Justin Fields: 51.3% probability
Roschon Johnson: 39.6% probability
DJ Moore: 38.4% probability
Cole Kmet: 32.7% probability
Khalil Herbert: 29.6% probability

Cardinals Anytime TD Tips

James Conner: 39.0% probability
Trey McBride: 29.3% probability
Kyler Murray: 26.9% probability
Greg Dortch: 22.5% probability
Elijah Higgins: 18.2% probability

Bears-Cardinals Projected Player Stats

Of the starting quarterbacks, the Bears' Justin Fields is projected for 230 passing yards, while the Cardinals' Kyler Murray is expected to throw for 194 yards.

Bears Starting QB

Justin Fields: 230 projected passing yards

Cardinals Starting QB

Kyler Murray: 194 projected passing yards

Bears Rushing Yards

Justin Fields: 72 projected yards
Khalil Herbert: 51 projected yards
Roschon Johnson: 30 projected yards

Cardinals Rushing Yards

James Conner: 75 projected yards
Kyler Murray: 26 projected yards
Michael Carter: 13 projected yards

Bears Receiving Yards

DJ Moore: 87 projected yards
Cole Kmet: 50 projected yards
Darnell Mooney: 33 projected yards
Roschon Johnson: 19 projected yards
Tyler Scott: 13 projected yards

Cardinals Receiving Yards

Trey McBride: 55 projected yards
Greg Dortch: 39 projected yards
Michael Wilson: 34 projected yards
Rondale Moore: 29 projected yards
Elijah Higgins: 18 projected yards

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Bears vs Cardinals: Week 16 Preview

The NFL Week 16 game between the Bears and Cardinals at Soldier Field is scheduled to commence at 8:25am AEDT on Monday.

Teams: Chicago Bears vs Arizona Cardinals
Date: Monday 25 December 2023
Time: 8:25am AEDT
Venue: Soldier Field

All dates and times mentioned in this article are in Australian Eastern Daylight Time (AEDT) unless otherwise noted.

Our Chicago vs Arizona predictions have been made after running 10,000 data-driven simulations of the game, carefully curated by our team of skilled data scientists and analysts. We use the latest in predictive analytics technology and machine learning to ensure our NFL tips are trustworthy and reliable, giving you the knowledge you need to make informed decisions with confidence.

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