Eagles vs. Bears Odds: Hunt Leans Under on MNF — SkimNews
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- Eagles (2-0) face the Bears (1-1) on Monday Night Football at Soldier Field, with kickoff at 8:15 p.m. ET and Philadelphia installed as a 3.5-point favorite with an over/under of 41.5.
- Caleb Williams has been ruled out for Chicago with a hamstring injury, thrusting Case Keenum into the starting role while Tyson Bagent, who cleared concussion protocol, is available as a backup.
- Emory Hunt, a CBS Sports HQ analyst on a 31-18-2 roll against the spread on Eagles-related picks, is leaning Under 41.5 total points, citing Chicago's undermanned offense and Philadelphia's defensive pressure.
- Jalen Hurts has completed 64.5% of his passes for 467 yards, five touchdowns and two interceptions through Philadelphia's first two games, both narrow wins (24-22 over Washington, 24-20 over Tennessee).
- The Bears managed just three points in last week's loss at Minnesota after Williams went down, a stark drop from their dominant Week 1 offensive showing.
- Philadelphia is 7-3 on the road since the start of last season, while Chicago is 6-3 at home since last September.
Why it matters: Williams' absence collapses Chicago's offensive ceiling against an Eagles team that has won two close games despite Hurts' two interceptions, giving Hunt concrete reason to back the Under at 41.5. For bettors, the matchup pivots on whether Keenum can keep the Bears competitive enough to cover the 3.5-point spread or push the total over.
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