The weekly grouse about NFLbets’ ticket in the “Pick Five” NFL betting contest: We would have gone a perfect 5-0 had not the New England Patriots decided not to show up.
Ah, well. Regardless of the results in another imperfect week, we’re filled with renewed vigor for the competition, particularly when we’ve found so many good solid home teams to side with this week.
On the week 8 “Pick Five” NFL betting contest card, NFLbets has:
– written by Os Davis
Dallas Cowboys and Chicago Bears meet in a Week 8 game of the 2022 NFL regular season on October 30, 2022 at 1:00 PM (ET) at AT&T Stadium in Arlington. Dallas Cowboys are 5-2 overall and Dak Prescott is back to play as a starter. Chicago won in Week 7 against the New England Patriots 33-14 on the road.
Dallas Cowboys and Chicago Bears meet at AT&T Stadium on Sunday. The Cowboys have won 5 of their last 6 games. Chicago has lost 5 out of 7 road games and is 2-5 ATS in their recent road trips. Dallas Cowboys are 11-1 AATS vs. a team with a losing record and 21-8 ATCW in last 29 games overall. Bears are 2.5- ATE in 7 of last 7 away games, and 1-3-ATS since 5th game of the season. Cowboys defense leads the league with 29 sacks.
Dallas Cowboys are ranked as the No. 4 team in the NFC. Chicago Bears had lost three straight games before their Monday Night Football victory over New England. Oddsmakers are favoring Dallas Cowboys. The Cowboys' defense is stronger than most. The Bears' offense has struggled to score consistently.