New England Patriots vs Chicago Bears Predictions October 22, 2026
The New England Patriots are projected to beat the Chicago Bears 24-23, with Chicago’s poor red-zone touchdown rate providing the strongest reason to lean toward New England in a close game. The supplied Patriots +1.5 (-110) price is a Pass, however: Chicago’s rushing strength and unsettled personnel picture leave too little separation for an actionable wager. The total is also a Pass.
New England Patriots vs Chicago Bears prediction and best bet
New England is the pick for this October 22, 2026 NFL matchup, but the official betting recommendation is Pass. Chicago’s difficulty converting red-zone opportunities into touchdowns offers a plausible opening for the Patriots. It is a narrow forecasting edge, especially against a Bears team with strong rushing numbers on both sides of the ball.
Picking an outright winner does not automatically make the underdog spread a good bet. New England’s offensive upside is appealing, but the evidence leaves substantial uncertainty about how these teams will look on Thursday. Keep confidence low and separate the projected result from the decision to risk money.
Odds, game time and how to watch
Game date: Thursday, October 22, 2026. New England visits Chicago for Thursday Night Football.
SportsJaw odds: New England Patriots +2.5 (-104); Chicago Bears -2.5 (-111). Moneyline: New England Patriots +108; Chicago Bears -130. Total: Over 49.5 (-112); Under 49.5 (-108).
SportsJaw moneyline: New England Patriots +108; Chicago Bears -126.
SportsJaw total: Over 49.5 (-110); Under 49.5 (-110).
Schedule: New England’s October 17 roster report identifies this trip as the second of two games in five days, following the October 18 Jets matchup. Chicago’s October 17 preview concerns its October 18 game at Atlanta.