Bears at Patriots odds, picks: Point spread, total, player props, trends, streaming for Week 7 ‘MNF’

Week 7 of the 2022 NFL regular season wraps up with an interconference showdown, as the New England Patriots host the Chicago Bears. Bill Belichick’s squad finds itself on a two-game win streak, as rookie quarterback Bailey Zappe has been one of the biggest surprises of the NFL season thus far. Still, at 3-3, New England is at the bottom of the division. As for the Bears, they’ve lost three straight, but had extra time to prepare for this matchup after playing on “Thursday Night Football” in Week 6.

While Zappe has held down the ship for the past few weeks, Mac Jones is set to return to the starting lineup for the first time since Sept. 25 despite being listed as questionable, per multiple reports. It’s a good thing because he’s probably sick of hearing about a potential quarterback controversy in New England. Although, if he falls flat at home under the bright primetime lights, that narrative certainly won’t go away.

The Bears have lost nine straight primetime games. Justin Fields and the offense look rough right now, but could this be a potential bounce-back spot? Below, we will break down this matchup from a gambling perspective and examine the line movement, Over/Under and player props to consider. First, here’s how you can watch Monday’s matchup. 

All NFL odds are via Caesars Sportsbook.

How to watch

Date: Monday, Oct. 24 | Time: 8:15 p.m. ET
Location: Gillette Stadium (Foxborough, MA)
TV: ESPN | Stream: fuboTV (click here)
Follow: CBS Sports App
Odds: Patriots -7.5, O/U 40

Injury report

• Bears: NONE
• Patriots: WR Nelson Agholor (hamstring), DL Christian Barmore (knee), WR Kendrick Bourne (toe), DL Lawrence Guy (shoulder), CB Anfernee Jennings (calf), CB Jonathan Jones (ankle), QB Mac Jones (ankle), CB Jalen Mills (illness), OG Mike Onwenu (ankle), LB Josh Uche (hamstring), CB Shaun Wade (illness), OT Isaiah Wynn (shoulder) QUESTIONABLE

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