Dolphins vs. Bears Prediction: Miami To Reach Contender Status Against Bears

The Miami Dolphins are on another win streak after beating the Detroit Lions in a thriller last week. They have their quarterback healthy, just acquired a great pass rusher, and are ready to take on the rest of the league. 

Chicago, on the other hand, got dogwalked by Dallas. The Bears gave up 49 points and then traded away Roquan Smith. 

Will the Bears rally this week, or are we witnessing the Dolphins turn into a powerhouse?

Dolphins vs. Bears Spread, Odds and Over/Under

Dolphins vs. Bears Odds, Spread and Total Movement in Week 9

Miami has moved from a 4.5-point favorite to a 4-point favorite at some sportsbooks. Meanwhile, the total has raised from 44.5 to 45.5.

Dolphins vs. Bears Best Bet and Prediction

The Dolphins escaped last week with a win against the Lions, but don’t expect them to have another close call against the Bears. 

With Tua Tagovailoa under center, the Dolphins are 5-0 SU and 4-1 ATS. The only hiccups have come when he hasn’t played quarterback, and that gives me a lot of faith in the Dolphins heading into this week. 

Chicago traded away its two best defensive players before the deadline, leaving the Bears scrambling to fill major holes. Chicago’s defense is already 22nd in opponent points per game, are second worst in opponent third down conversion percentage and 19th in scoring. This is a below average defense that is about to have huge problems with Tyreek Hill and Jaylen Waddle. 

Miami has the advantage on the outside, but its mediocre running game should also thrive this week. The Bears are 27th in opponent yards per carry. This is setting up to be a big day for the Dolphins, so I’ll back them even with the elevated number. 

You can find Donnavan Smoot’s full betting record here.

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