Pro football Week 2 betting action sees the Chicago Bears<\/b> taking on the San Francisco 49ers<\/b> on Sunday, September 14th at Levi\u2019s Stadium in Santa Clara, California. Cappers Picks provides free NFL handicapping tips all season long. <\/p>\n
There were several questions surrounding both the Chicago Bears and the San Francisco 49ers going into last week\u2019s game. While the Niners may have answered many of THEIR questions, some new ones arose in the Windy City.<\/p>\n
\nNFL Lines<\/h3>\n
Bears<\/a> (0-1, 0-0 NFC North) @ 49ers<\/a> (1-0, 0-0 NFC West)<\/strong>
\n Sunday September 14th 8:30 PM ET @ Levi\u2019s Stadium – Santa Clara<\/strong>
\n NFL Football Spread: San Francisco -7<\/strong>
\n NFL Football O\/U: 48.5<\/strong>
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San Francisco came out and soundly beat the Dallas Cowboys 28-17 in week 1, showing that the team\u2019s defense did not have the issues everyone predicted they had. Instead, they took a potent offense and held them to two scores.<\/p>\n
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It was the opposite for the Bears, though, whose usually potent offense let them down en-route to a 23-20 loss in overtime to the Buffalo Bills. Jay Cutler vowed that the offense would correct those mistakes by this week.<\/p>\n
Bears<\/h3>\n
The Bears had their chances against the Bills, but couldn\u2019t find a way to put it together. Jay Cutler, despite going 34 of 49 for 349 yards and 2 touchdowns, threw two huge interceptions in the game. Those interceptions led to 10 points in Buffalo\u2019s favor.<\/p>\n
Matt Forte was the workhorse on the offense, rushing 17 times for 82 yards while adding 8 catches for 87 yards, bringing his game total to 169 yards of total offense. Brandon Marshall had 8 receptions for 71 yards and a touchdown while Alshon Jeffery had 5 grabs for 71 yards.<\/p>\n
News out of practice this week, though, is that both Marshall (ankle) and Jeffery (hamstring) sat out practice and are questionable for Sunday\u2019s tilt. Should they not play, Matt Forte will likely see more of a workload.<\/p>\n
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On defense, Ryan Mundy led the team with 7 tackles. Chris Conte had an interception and a pass defended for the Bears while Willie Young was the lone player to get to E.J. Manuel. As a unit, they held Manuel to 173 yards passing. But they also allowed 193 yards on the ground…<\/p>\n
49ers<\/h3>\n
The San Francisco 49ers opened their season in Jerry\u2019s World and handily beat the Cowboys. Between injuries and suspensions, there were worries about how the Niner defense would hold up. Three interceptions, three sacks, two forced fumbles, 7 pass defenses and a defensive touchdown later, the worries have dissipated.<\/p>\n
Three guys led the team with 6 tackles apiece: Patrick Willis (6 tackles, 1 pass defense), Antoine Bethea (6 tackles, 1 pass defense) and Justin Smith (6 tackles, 2 sacks.) Ahmad Brooks added a sack to the mix while Chris Culliver had an interception that he returned for a touchdown.<\/p>\n
Colin Kaepernick was 16 of 23 for 201 yards and 2 touchdowns. Anquan Boldin led the team with 8 receptions for 99 yards while TE Vernon Davis had 4 grabs for 44 yards and 2 touchdowns.<\/p>\n
On the ground, Frank Gore led the way with 16 carries for 66 yards and Carlos Hyde made his NFL debut with a touchdown on 50 yards rushing. With his 66 yards, Frank Gore is now in the 10,000 rushing yards club.<\/p>\n
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NFL football Over\/Under handicapping trends<\/h3>\n
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- \u00a0Over is 4-1 in Bears last 5 games overall<\/li>\n
- \u00a0Over is 12-3 in Bears last 15 road games<\/li>\n
- \u00a0Over is 4-1 in Bears last 5 vs. NFC<\/li>\n
- \u00a0Over is 5-1 in 49ers last 6 home games vs. a team with a losing road record<\/li>\n
- \u00a0Over is 9-3 in 49ers last 12 vs. a team with a losing record<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
Week 2 NFL Over\/Under Prediction<\/h3>\n
In a normal scenario, I would call this a defensive, low scoring game. With San Francisco\u2019s defense almost able to score as freely as its offense, it makes it difficult. Not only that, but the Bears have stockpiled offensive weapons, going more against their traditional defensive juggernaut approach.<\/p>\n
With Marshall and Jeffery both ailing in this one, the Bears will be playing from behind and passing…a lot. And the Niner defense will be waiting.<\/p>\n
Free NFL Betting Pick: 4* Play on the OVER (48.5)<\/h3>\n