NFL Odds Week 3: Bears vs Chiefs Lines, Spreads, Betting Trends

Patrick Everson Sports Betting Expert

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As we dive into Week 3 of the NFL season, the odds take center stage in the midst of the action. The Chiefs return home off their first win of the season as they host the winless Bears at Arrowhead Stadium on Sunday, September 24 at 4:25 p.m. ET on FOX.

Here's everything you need to know about the NFL odds for Week 3 Bears vs. Chiefs: the opening lines, spreads, betting trends and more. Check back regularly for updates.

Chicago Bears vs Kansas City Chiefs Odds

• Opening point spread: Chiefs -12.5
• Opening moneyline: Chiefs -900/Bears +575
• Opening total: Over/Under 50.5
• Time: 4:25 p.m. ET Sunday (FOX)

UPDATE 3:45 P.M. ET SUNDAY: Kansas City is a 12.5-point favorite at TwinSpires, down a notch from the -13 opener in the NFL odds Week 3 market. The Chiefs are getting 74% of spread tickets/58% of spread dollars.

"Sharp action on Bears +13. K.C. moneyline parlays/teasers are being bet like it's free money."

The total is down to 48 from a 50 opener, with 63% of tickets on the Over/54% of money on the Under.

Check out our NFL Odds page before Sunday is here.

UPDATE 5 P.M. ET WEDNESDAY: K.C. hit TwinSpires' NFL odds Week 3 market as 13-point chalk and is down a tick to -13.5. The Chiefs are taking 70% of spread tickets, but just 54% of spread dollars early.

"Sharp play on Chicago +13," Lucas said.

The total dropped from a 49 opener to 47.5, then fell another half-point to 47 this afternoon. The Over is seeing 65% of tickets, while 56% of money is on the Under.

"Sharp play on Under 49," Lucas said.

UPDATE 11:30 P.M. ET SUNDAY: To no one's surprise, Kansas City bounced back from its Week 1 home setback to Detroit. The Chiefs (1-1 SU and ATS) were 3-point favorites at Jacksonville and won 17-9.

Chicago (0-2 SU and ATS) was a 1-point pup at Tampa Bay and lost 27-17.

"I anticipate the Chiefs being tied to a ton of moneyline parlays. So even if we take some straight bets on the Bears plus the points, I think we'll be rooting for the Bears to shock the world," Degnon said.

The line is stable tonight at -12.5, but the total is on the move early in The SuperBook's NFL Week 3 odds market. Within a half-hour of opening, the total dipped from 50.5 to 50, then 49.5.

Click here for Vegas Insider senior reporter Patrick Everson's full NFL Odds Week 3 Report containing spreads, lines, and trends for every NFL matchup.

Bears vs Chiefs Pick, Prediction

Action Network NFL betting expert Brandon Anderson offers this prediction:

The Bears are another Kitchen Sink team at 0-2 both SU and ATS so they fit all the trends.

It's been quite a tumultuous week in Chicago. Alan Williams resigned as defensive coordinator, Justin Fields criticized the coaching, the Bears' HEADS ARE FALLING OFF!

Fields had at least 53 rushing yards in nine of 10 games to end last season. I know that. You know that. Why don't Chicago's coaches seem to know that?

Whenever an athlete whines about getting enough shots or catches, they magically seem to get fat and happy immediately the following game. If Justin says he wants to run, I say we let him run.

Pick: Justin Fields Over 55.5 Rushing Yards (-115)

For more NFL Week 3 picks, check out Action Network's NFL Week 3: How to Bet Every Game & Every Team.

The One Stat to Know About Bears vs Chiefs

Action Network NFL researcher Evan Abrams offers his top betting stat:

The Bears have lost five consecutive games against the spread dating back to last season, the 2nd-longest active streak in the NFL behind just the Patriots (6).

For more NFL Week 3 picks, check out Action Network's NFL Week 3 Betting Trends, Stats, Notes.

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Patrick Everson

Patrick Everson is a senior reporter for VegasInsider. Based in Las Vegas since 1994, he's worked in the sports betting journalism/content space for more than a decade. He's most known for his deep roster of contacts behind sportsbook counters, providing readers and viewers with the ins-and-outs of how events are being bet. He's also a thought leader in the sports betting space, often appearing on or moderating panels at national conferences. More from Patrick Everson