Rookie signal-caller Caleb Williams and his 1-1 Chicago Bears will travel to Indianapolis to take on sophomore QB Anthony Richardson and the 0-2 Colts. Both franchises have postseason hopes as they seek a week three victory to bolster their chances.
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The Colts and Bears are expected to be neck-and-neck in a close matchup at Lucas Oil Stadium.
Colts vs Bears Odds
- Moneyline: Bears (-105) vs Colts (-115)
- Spread: Bears +1 (-110) vs Colts -1 (-110)
- Over/Under: Over 43.0 (-110) / Under 43.0 (-110)
Colts vs Bears Prediction
Colts 21, Bears 17
The winless 2024-25 Colts have their backs against the wall as their two-headed rushing attack of Richardson and Pro-Bowler Johnathan Taylor seek to bounce back into the win column. Richardson, in particular is attempting to bounce back from a poor 17-for-34, three interception performance in a close loss to the Packers last week.
On the other hand, #1 overall pick Caleb Williams has also struggled in his first taste of NFL action. Over the first two weeks, he ranks 30th in football with only 267 passing yards, while posting two picks and no passing touchdowns. The team has also failed to get their running game off the ground, while being carried almost exclusively by their defense. Williams will need to capitalize on their pre-season promise to give the Bears offense a fighting chance.
Count on the Colts electric upside and their home-field advantage to carry them to a narrow week three victory.
Colts vs Bears Best Bets
Colts -1 (-110)
The Colts tandem of Richardson and Taylor give them an offensive advantage headed into a matchup of underperforming signal callers. Chicago’s 13th ranked run defense will have their hands full trying to contain this duo.
While the 32nd ranked Colts run defense may be without star lineman DeForest Buckner, the Bears rushing attack, currently led by Williams 59 rushing yards, has yet to prove they have the capacity to capitalize.
Under 43.0 (-110)
Neither of these offenses inspire much fear. Chicago is attempting to establish an identity, while Indy features on the league’s most dimensional offensive attacks. Expect the total point total to remain below 40.
Colts vs Bears Prop Bets
D’Andre Swift Over 52.5 Rushing Yards (-110)
He may not run rampant. However, Bears lead back D’Andre Swift should easily outpace this rushing yards threshold. The Colts porous rush defense is surrendering over five yards per carry. Swift is also coming off his first career 1,000 rushing season with the Eagles.
While his team context has changed drastically, Swift has the upside to post between 75-90 yards on the group. Smashing the over on his 52.5 projection is the best bet in their matchup!
Caleb Williams Under 1.5 Passing Touchdowns (-270)
For former USC superstar has yet to find the endzone in 2024. In fact, his first taste of the NFL has yielded historically poor results.
What Indy lacks in run stoppage, they also make up for in pass defense. they currently rank in the top-10 in limiting opposing passing yards, and have only surrendered three touchdowns in two games.
Williams will eventually find momentum and rewrite his career trajectory. But with former Pro-Bowl receiver Keenan Allen still dealing with the nagging heel injury that kept him out in week two, its safer to bet the under.
