Colts vs Bears Prediction and Preview - NFL Week 3, 2024
Last updated: Sep 22, 2024, 5:01PM | Published: Sep 15, 2024, 11:41PM
The Indianapolis Colts will take on the Chicago Bears in NFL Week 3 action at Lucas Oil Stadium on Monday, beginning at 3:00am AEST.
This article features Stats Insider's prediction and tips for the Colts vs Bears game, as well as the latest betting odds and touchdown scorer tips.
Who Will Win?
Based on trusted machine learning and data, Stats Insider has simulated the result of Monday's Indianapolis vs Chicago NFL game 10,000 times.
Our leading predictive analytics model currently gives the Colts a 56% chance of winning against the Bears at Lucas Oil Stadium.
Colts vs Bears: Odds
The latest Bet365 betting odds in Australia for Monday's NFL game at Lucas Oil Stadium are listed below:
- Head to Head: Colts $1.77, Bears $2.10
- Line: Colts -2 ($1.91), Bears +2 ($1.91)
- Total (Over/Under 43.5 Points): Over $1.91, Under $1.91
Odds are correct at the time of publication and subject to change.
Looking at the latest head-to-head odds, Bet365 currently has the Colts at $1.77 and the Bears at $2.10.
The Colts are listed as 2-point favourites against the Bears, with odds of $1.91 available at Bet365.
For the underdog Bears (+2) to cover the line, Bet365 offers odds of $1.91.
The over/under for total points scored is set at 43.5 with Bet365, which has odds of $1.91 for the over and $1.91 for the under.
According to Stats Insider's analytics model, the Bears (+2) are predicted to cover the line 52% of the time, while the 43.5-point over/under is expected to stay under 52% of the time.
Colts vs Bears: Best Bets
- Head to Head: Indianapolis at $1.77 with Bet365
- Line: Bears +2 at $1.91 with Bet365
- Total Points: Under 43.5 at $1.91 with Bet365
Colts vs Bears: Prediction
Stats Insider's predicted final score for Colts vs Bears at Lucas Oil Stadium in Week 3 is the Colts winning 22-20.
This prediction is based on each team's average score following 10,000 game simulations.
Stats Insider provides full betting coverage of the Indianapolis vs Chicago game in Week 3, including data-driven predictions and top betting tips.
For more detailed analysis from experts in the US, check out Dimers' full Colts vs Bears prediction.
Colts vs Bears: TD Scorer Tips
Who will score an anytime touchdown in Colts vs Bears? The data is in.
According to Stats Insider, Indianapolis' Jonathan Taylor is the most likely player to score the first touchdown in Colts vs Bears.
Taylor has a 14.6% chance of getting in for six first at Lucas Oil Stadium, while the Colts RB has a 55.0% 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
Colts First TD Tips
- Jonathan Taylor: 14.6% probability
- Anthony Richardson: 12.6% probability
- Michael Pittman: 6.0% probability
- Josh Downs: 4.6% probability
- Alec Pierce: 3.3% probability
Bears First TD Tips
- DJ Moore: 10.0% probability
- D'Andre Swift: 8.4% probability
- Rome Odunze: 6.2% probability
- Caleb Williams: 5.5% probability
- Khalil Herbert: 5.4% probability
Anytime Touchdown Scorer Tips
Colts Anytime TD Tips
- Jonathan Taylor: 55.0% probability
- Anthony Richardson: 50.0% probability
- Michael Pittman: 26.1% probability
- Josh Downs: 21.8% probability
- Alec Pierce: 16.4% probability
Bears Anytime TD Tips
- DJ Moore: 41.2% probability
- D'Andre Swift: 35.9% probability
- Rome Odunze: 28.9% probability
- Khalil Herbert: 25.4% probability
- Caleb Williams: 24.8% probability
Colts-Bears Projected Player Stats
Of the starting quarterbacks, the Colts' Anthony Richardson is projected for 190 passing yards, while the Bears' Caleb Williams is expected to throw for 208 yards.
Colts Starting QB
- Anthony Richardson: 190 projected passing yards
Bears Starting QB
- Caleb Williams: 208 projected passing yards
Colts Rushing Yards
- Jonathan Taylor: 80 projected yards
- Anthony Richardson: 50 projected yards
- Trey Sermon: 7 projected yards
Bears Rushing Yards
- D'Andre Swift: 49 projected yards
- Khalil Herbert: 21 projected yards
- Caleb Williams: 19 projected yards
Colts Receiving Yards
- Michael Pittman: 51 projected yards
- Josh Downs: 46 projected yards
- Alec Pierce: 30 projected yards
- Adonai Mitchell: 23 projected yards
- Jonathan Taylor: 16 projected yards
Bears Receiving Yards
- DJ Moore: 73 projected yards
- Rome Odunze: 42 projected yards
- Cole Kmet: 29 projected yards
- DeAndre Carter: 22 projected yards
- D'Andre Swift: 15 projected yards
Our model updates frequently, so refresh this page for the latest betting analysis before the Indianapolis vs Chicago match-up.
As always, see our Best Bets to get betting tips on every NFL game, as well as predictions for a wide range of other sports.
Colts vs Bears: Week 3 Essential Details
The NFL Week 3 game between the Colts and Bears at Lucas Oil Stadium is scheduled to commence at 3:00am AEST on Monday.
- Teams: Indianapolis Colts vs Chicago Bears
- Date: Monday 23 September 2024
- Time: 3:00am AEST
- Venue: Lucas Oil Stadium
All dates and times in this article are in Australian Eastern Standard Time (AEST), unless otherwise noted.
Conclusion
Our Indianapolis vs Chicago predictions have been made based on 10,000 data-driven simulations of the game, carefully curated by our team of expert data scientists and analysts. We use cutting-edge technology and machine learning to ensure our NFL tips are trustworthy and reliable, giving you the confidence to make informed decisions.
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