The Chicago Bears aim for a third consecutive victory when they face the Seattle Seahawks in an NFC matchup on Monday Night Football. The Bears enter with a 5-2 overall record and a 3-2 conference mark, while the Seahawks stand at 4-3 overall and 1-2 in NFC play. Kickoff is scheduled for 8:15 p.m. ET at Lumen Field in Seattle, where the Seahawks hold a 3-1 home record. Seattle is listed as a 3-point favorite with an over/under of 46.5 points.
Expert Analysis
SportsLine analyst Emory Hunt, a former running back at the University of Louisiana-Lafayette and high school coach, has built a strong track record in NFL betting. Over the past three seasons, Hunt is 132-111-2 against the spread, returning $1,075 per $100 wagered. He is particularly sharp on Seahawks games, posting a 28-16-1 record on his last 45 Seattle picks, yielding $1,035 per $100.
Betting Lean
Hunt is leaning toward the Under 46.5 total points. The Under has hit in three of the last four meetings between these teams, including a combined nine points in their December 2024 matchup. The trend also holds in recent form: the Under has cashed in four of Chicago's last six games and in each of Seattle's last two outings. Over the last four games, the Bears average 22.8 points per game, while the Seahawks have averaged 17 points over the past two weeks.
Team Outlook
Chicago's offense is led by quarterback Caleb Williams, who has thrown five touchdown passes in four games. His top target, wide receiver Luther Burden, has caught 35 passes for 491 yards and two touchdowns. Defensive tackle Jeffery Simmons, acquired from the Titans last week, is active for the Bears.
Seattle's defense has been elite, allowing a league-best 233.9 yards per game and just 17.9 points per game, the fourth-fewest in the NFL. Hunt does not expect a high-scoring affair given these defensive strengths.
Hunt has also identified a crucial X-factor that makes one side of the spread a strong play, though the specific detail is part of his premium analysis.
