NFL Odds Week 8: Bears vs Chargers Lines, Spreads, Betting Trends

Patrick Everson Sports Betting Expert

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The eighth Sunday of the NFL season concludes with a non-conference matchup between a pair of two-win teams as the Bears visit the Chargers in primetime. The Week 8 betting odds see Los Angeles as a 8.5-point favorite despite coming off back-to-back losses. Coverage begins from SoFi Stadium in Inglewood on Sunday, October 29 at 8:20 p.m. ET on NBC.

Here's everything you need to know about the NFL odds for Week 8 Bears vs Chargers: the opening lines, spreads, betting trends and more. Check back regularly for updates and use our BetMGM bonus code to get the most out of your action.

Chicago Bears vs Los Angeles Chargers Odds

• Opening point spread: Chargers -8.5
• Opening moneyline: Chargers -450/Bears +350
• Opening total: Over/Under 44 points scored
• Time: 8:20 p.m. ET Sunday (NBC)

UPDATE 4 P.M. ET FRIDAY: In the Sunday nighter, Los Angeles bounced between -9.5 and -8.5 twice through midweek. The line has been stable at Chargers -8.5 since Wednesday evening. But underdog Chicago is the early spread play, with tickets 3/1 and money 2/1 on the Bears.

The total went from 44.5 to 45.5 to 46.5, all by late Monday morning. It remains 46.5, with 52% of tickets on the Under/64% of money on the Over.

UPDATE 11 P.M. ET SUNDAY: Chicago got its second win and cover in three weeks, and did so in blowout fashion with an unknown quarterback. The Bears (2-5 SU/2-4-1 ATS), behind Tyler Bagent, rolled to a 30-12 win getting 2.5 points against visiting Las Vegas.

Los Angeles (2-4 SU and ATS) needs to get moving if it hopes to return to the postseason. In Week 7, the Chargers trailed K.C. 24-17 at half, then got shut out in the second half of a 31-17 loss as 5.5-point road underdogs.

"There are a couple more tickets on Chicago, but the spread has gone up half a point to Chargers -9 with the market," Degnon said. "We've also taken some bets on the Over and are up to 44.5 now."

Later this evening, the Chargers returned to the -8.5 opener.

Click here for Vegas Insider senior reporter Patrick Everson's full NFL Odds Week 8 Report containing spreads, lines, and trends for every NFL matchup.

Bears vs Chargers Pick, Prediction

Action Network NFL betting expert Brandon Anderson offers this prediction:

Hear me out, Chargers fans — haven't you ever heard of hedging on happiness?

This should be an easy one for Los Angeles. The only real way this goes sideways is if the Chargers turn it over, and Herbert has been doing that lately with four interceptions the last three games and at least one in all three. That injury seems to be bugging him, and the Bears rank top 10 in intercepted passes.

LA has to have this one to save its season. Think of it as an investment in the future.

Pick: Justin Herbert Over 0.5 Interception (+130)

For more NFL picks, check out Action Network's NFL Week 8: How to Bet Every Game & Every Team.

The One Stat to Know About Bears vs Chargers

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

When two bad defenses play. Go under. When both teams allow 24 PPG or more, the under is 56-33 (63%) last three seasons.

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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