Chicago Bears at Los Angeles Rams betting tips and NFL predictions

Free American football tips, best bets and analysis for Chicago Bears at Los Angeles Rams in Week 1 of the NFL.

Where to watch

Sky Sports NFL & Main Event, 1.20am Monday.

Best bet

LA Rams -7.5
1pt 10-11 general

Preview

The first Sunday Night Football of the season could be a one-sided encounter with the LA Rams capable of covering a big spread against a bad Chicago Bears team.

Andy Dalton gets the start ahead of Justin Fields at quarterback for Chicago and will be working with a downgrade in weapons at his disposal. Last season he didn't look good with Amari Cooper, CeeDee Lamb, Ezekiel Elliott and Michael Gallup at Dallas.

Now he's supposed to flash with Allen Robinson being the only elite, or even borderline elite, option. That doesn't inspire much confidence and Dalton is highly likely to struggle against one of the best secondaries in the NFL.

The Rams offense won't make it easy for Dalton either as they should put up points on Chicago. Matthew Stafford is a night-and-day upgrade over former Rams quarterback Jared Goff and given what he is working with in terms of head coach Sean McVay, plus the weapons on the field, the Rams look head and shoulders above the visitors to SoFi Stadium.

The lowdown

Venue SoFi Stadium
Surface Synthetic turf
Weather Hot and clear, 24C
Vegas handicap Chicago +7.5
Vegas points line 46.5

Team news

LA Rams
Defensive tackle A'Shawn Robinson has been limited this week with a knee injury but Andrew Whitworth and Terrell Lewis have been passed fit.

Chicago Bears
Nose tackle Eddie Goldman is doubtful with a knee injury while linebacker Khalil Mack and wide receiver Darnell Mooney have been listed as questionable.

Key stat

The Bears have lost five of their last six games against NFC opponents.

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