The Seattle Seahawks (4-3) will host the Chicago Bears (5-2) on Monday Night Football to conclude Week 8, with kickoff set for 8:15 p.m. ET at Lumen Field.
Both teams enter off primetime victories: Seattle dominated the Chiefs 20-3, while Chicago earned a 30-24 win over the Patriots. The Bears have a rest advantage, yet the Seahawks are listed as 3-point home favorites with an over/under of 46.5.
Player props include Bears running back D'Andre Swift and Seahawks wide receiver Jaxon Smith-Njigba each at -110 to score a touchdown. Injuries: Bears running back Kyle Monangai (thumb/toe) and Seahawks wide receiver Rashid Shaheed (knee) are inactive.
The SportsLine Projection Model simulated the matchup 10,000 times. Seattle ranks first in total defense, while Chicago boasts the top-ranked rushing attack and the best third-down defense (26.1%). Quarterback Caleb Williams has thrown for 300+ yards with no turnovers in back-to-back wins since returning from a hamstring injury.
Expert picks: SportsLine NFL expert Larry Hartstein favors Seahawks -3, citing Seattle's defensive strength and the return of Nick Emmanwori. He notes the Seahawks rank No. 2 in points per drive allowed (1.45) and explosive play percentage allowed (4.9%). Despite the loss of left tackle Charles Cross, Hartstein expects Seattle to cover.
Prop expert Megan Shoup recommends Jaxon Smith-Njigba over 29.5 yards on his longest reception, noting he has exceeded that line in five of seven games and faces a Bears defense allowing the most yards per reception to wide receivers (15.85).
