Heading into the 2023 NFL Draft, the Bears appeared to be one of the most improved team in the league. But that’s not saying much for a franchise that won three games in 2022. Chicago’s biggest free-agent splashes included new MLB Tremaine Edmunds, OLB T.J. Edwards, G Nate Davis, and D-linemen DeMarcus Walker and Andrew Billings. The Chicago Bears odds to win the Super Bowl range between +4000 and +6000.
Below, you can find Chicago Bears odds for 2023. Included is a weekly outlook, odds for every game this season, futures, and more.
Chicago Bears odds
View Chicago Bears odds for the 2023 NFL season below. Bears Week 1 odds are already available to bet on. Compare NFL betting odds for their game against the Green Bay Packers.
Green Bay Packers at Chicago Bears
The Bears opened as -2.5 favorites for their game against the Packers. The game had an initial total of 44 points.
Bears Betting
Bears betting futures are also available to bet on now. See the best prices below.
Bears transactions
Key signings: LB TJ Edwards, LB Tremaine Edmunds, G Nate Davis, DL DeMarcus Walker, DL Andrew Billings, RB D’Onta Foreman, RB Travis Homer, TE Robert Tonyan, LB Dylan Cole, P Ryan Anderson, DL Rasheem Green
Re-signings: FB Khari Blasingame, QB Nathan Peterman, WR Dante Pettis
Trades: WR DJ Moore
Key losses: RB David Montgomery
Key draft picks: OT Darnell Wright, Tennessee (10th overall), DT Gervon Dexter, Florida (second round, No. 53),CB Tyrique Stevenson, Miami (second round, No. 56), DT Zacch Pickens, South Carolina (third round, No. 64), RB Roschon Johnson, Texas (fourth round, No. 115), WR Tyler Scott, Cincinnati (fourth round, No. 133), LB Noah Sewell, Oregon (fifth round, No. 148), CB Terell Smith, Minnesota (fifth round, No. 165), DT Travis Bell, Kennesaw State (seventh round, No. 218) S Kendall Williamson, Stanford (seventh round, No. 258)
Bears prop bets
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Chicago Bears Super Bowl odds
The Chicago Bears have longshot odds to win Super Bowl LVII.
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Chicago Bears 2023 schedule and betting odds
The Chicago Bears 2023 schedule is out. The Bears will host the Green Bay Packers in NFL Week 1 with an opening line of Chicago -2.5.
| Week | Date | Opponent | Kickoff Time | Opening Odds | Closing Line | Final Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Week 1 | Sunday, September 10 | vs. Green Bay Packers | 4:25 p.m. ET | -2.5 | ||
| Week 2 | Sunday, September 17 | at Tampa Bay Buccaneers | 1 p.m. ET | -1.5 | ||
| Week 3 | Sunday, September 24 | at Kansas City Chiefs | 4:25 p.m. ET | +9.5 | ||
| Week 4 | Sunday, October 1 | vs. Denver Broncos | 1 p.m. ET | +1.5 | ||
| Week 5 | Thursday, October 5 | at Washington Commanders | 8:15 p.m. ET | +1.5 | ||
| Week 6 | Sunday, October 15 | vs. Minnesota Vikings | 1 p.m. ET | +1 | ||
| Week 7 | Sunday, October 22 | vs. Las Vegas Raiders | 1 p.m. ET | -1 | ||
| Week 8 | Sunday, October 29 | at Los Angeles Chargers | 8:20 p.m. ET | +5.5 | ||
| Week 9 | Sunday, November 5 | at New Orleans Saints | 1 p.m. ET | +2 | ||
| Week 10 | Thursday, November 9 | vs. Carolina Panthers | 8:15 p.m. ET | -2 | ||
| Week 11 | Sunday, November 19 | at Detroit Lions | 1 p.m. ET | +5 | ||
| Week 12 | Monday, November 27 | at Minnesota Vikings | 8:15 p.m. ET | +3.5 | ||
| Week 13 | Sunday, December 3 | BYE | BYE | |||
| Week 14 | Sunday, December 10 | vs. Detroit Lions | 1 p.m. ET | +1.5 | ||
| Week 15 | Sunday, December 17 | at Cleveland Browns | TBD | +3.5 | ||
| Week 16 | Sunday, December 24 | vs. Arizona Cardinals | 4:25 p.m. ET | -4.5 | ||
| Week 17 | Sunday, December 31 | vs. Atlanta Falcons | 1 p.m. ET | -2 | ||
| Week 18 | Sunday, January 7 | at Green Bay Packers | TBD | +2 |
How to bet on the Chicago Bears
Moneyline
The moneyline is the simplest of bets, decided by the straight-up winner and loser of each game. Consider the following example:
- Bears -185
- Panthers +310
The Bears are considered heavy favorites in this matchup (indicated by -185), requiring a $185 bet to win $100 (plus the initial bet back). The Panthers are the underdog in this matchup, paying out $410 total for a $100 bet ($310 in winnings). How much either team wins or loses by does not matter in moneyline betting, the payout remains the same.
Point spread
Betting on the point spread is determinant on how many points a team wins or loses by. Take the following example:
- Bears -2.5 (-110)
- Vikings +2.5 (-110)
In this example, Chicago is favored by 2.5 points, indicated by “-2.5.” If the Bears win the game 23-20, the Bears (-2.5) win the bet and would have a total payout of $19.09 on a $10 bet ($9.09 in profit). If the Vikings keep the game within three and lose 23-21, the Vikings (+2.5) would win, and the payout would be the same as listed above.
Point total (over/under)
The point total refers to the over/under line set by books. This number projects the total number of points scored in a game and, like prop betting, is bet whether one thinks the score will go over or under the set point total. For example, the Bears’ projected point total in their Week 2 matchup with the New York Giants was just 39.5 points. The Bears won that matchup 17-13, resulting in 30 total points. Those who bet under the point total could have cashed out.
The Bears fielded another still defense in 2020 and their offense was marred by quarterback controversy. Because of this, Chicago’s games usually had low point totals, ranging anywhere from 40 to 45 points and not usually more. Barring the Bears landing a big playmaker at quarterback, their point totals will continue to be low moving into 2021.
In-play and live betting
Sometimes, the most thrilling and rewarding bets are bets made while games are being played. These are referred to as live bets or in-play bets. Odds are ever-changing during games, which would prove to be fruitful for sharp and prepared bettors. For example, if the Bears (-225) were heavily favored against the Jaguars (+190) before kickoff, a payout on a $10 bet on the Bears to win would win just $4.44.
However, say the Bears fell to a big 21-3 deficit in the first half despite controlling the overall game (due to a costly turnover or special teams gaffe). Odds may swing in favor of the Jaguars, who may be a -110 favorite at halftime. Taking the Bears to come back and win the game could present plus-odds (say, +130). Should a bettor take Chicago (+130) at halftime and the Bears pull off the comeback, winners would win $13 instead of $4.44 (plus the initial $10 bet).
This could also be an effective way to “hedge” your bet; say a bettor took the Jaguars(+190) in that game, but Chicago jumps out to a 13-0 first quarter lead and is controlling the overall feel of the game, bettors could hedge by throwing some money down on Chicago (-270) to return some of the inevitably-lost bet.
Parlays and teasers
You can always string bets together in the form of parlays or teasers. Usually during busy Sundays, bettors can parlay several teams to win or cover against the spread and if all bets are successful, the payouts are multiplied. Teasers function similarly, except they allow bettors to move each point spread to a more favorable line in exchange for diminished odds.
Futures
Futures are long-term bets that can range from an offseason to a full season (or beyond). Team win totals, award winners, and player performance are common futures.
Bears 2022 recap
Record: 3-14
Record ATS: 5-11-1
Over/under record: 10-7
Where can I bet on sports in Illinois?
Illinois sports betting was one of the first in the nation, and there many options to get a bet down on the Chicago Bears or any other NFL team. Here’s a list of legal sportsbook options in Illinois: