Falcons-Bears Line at -2.5
The Falcons-Bears line was coming in at -2.5 favoring visiting Atlanta. The spread on this game initially opened a -1.5 favoring Chicago. Just over 80 percent of those betting the spread were backing Atlanta in this game. Money line action also favored Atlanta at around 80 percent.
Atlanta has beaten Chicago in their last two head-to-head matchups in recent years but both of these were won at home.
Some more historic trends you should be aware of before placing a bet on this game.
Falcons are 5-0 ATS in their last 5 games as a road favorite.
Falcons are 7-2 ATS in their last 9 games as a favorite.
Falcons are 7-2 ATS in their last 9 games as a road favorite of 0.5-3.0.
Falcons are 7-2 ATS in their last 9 games overall.
Falcons are 10-3 ATS in their last 13 games in Week 1.
Falcons are 6-2 ATS in their last 8 vs. NFC.
Bears are 5-1 ATS in their last 6 games as an underdog of 0.5-3.0.
Bears are 7-3 ATS in their last 10 games as an underdog.
The Falcons are listed with 15/1 odds to win the 2012 Super Bowl while the Bears were at 30/1 odds. You can also bet on which team will win their respective divisions at Sportsbook.com here.
- Ean Lamb, Gambling911.com
