Bears vs. Seahawks prediction, odds, time: 'Monday Night Football' picks from proven model
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Key Points:
- The Chicago Bears (5-2) face the defending Super Bowl champion Seattle Seahawks (4-3) on Monday Night Football, with the Seahawks favored by 3.5 points and an over/under of 46.5 points for total scoring.
- Key player updates include Bears running back Kyle Monangai (thumb/toe) and Seahawks offensive tackle Charles Cross (ankle) ruled out, while Seahawks running back Jadarian Price has been reinstated and is available to play.
- SportsLine's predictive model, which simulates each NFL game 10,000 times and has a strong track record since 2024, projects the game to go over 46.5 points with a 52% probability, reflecting recent trends in Bears-Seahawks matchups.
- The Bears are led by quarterback Caleb Williams, who has a 71% completion rate with five touchdowns and one interception in four starts, while the Seahawks' Sam Darnold has eight touchdowns but eight interceptions in six starts.
- The model also identifies a side of the point spread with over 60% simulation success, advising bettors to consult SportsLine for detailed picks ahead of the game at Lumen Field.
