Chicago Bears at Baltimore Ravens Week 6 NFL Picks & Predictions 10/15/2017

Sunday, October 15, 2017

M&T Bank Stadium

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The Baltimore Ravens host the Chicago Bears at M&T Bank Stadium on Sunday, October 15, 2017. The opening line for this game has Baltimore as 6.5 point favorites. The over/under has been set at 41.5. The Ravens have an over/under record of 2-3-0 and they are 3-2-0 against the spread. The Bears have an ATS record of 3-2-0 while their over/under record is 1-4-0.

Valuable Chicago Bears Betting Trends

The Chicago Bears are 1-4-0 against the over/under

The Chicago Bears are 3-2-0 against the spread

Important Baltimore Ravens Betting Trends

The Baltimore Ravens are 2-3-0 against the over/under

The Baltimore Ravens are 3-2-0 against the spread

Key Chicago Bears Injuries

10/09/17 LB Danny Trevathan Suspension "?" Sunday vs. Baltimore
10/09/17 OL Hroniss Grasu Hand "?" Sunday vs. Baltimore
10/09/17 DB Marcus Cooper Back "?" Sunday vs. Baltimore
10/07/17 LB Willie Young Tricep out indefinitely
09/29/17 DB Quintin Demps Arm IR
09/22/17 LB Nick Kwiatkoski Pectoral out indefinitely
09/12/17 LB Jerrell Freeman Concussion IR
09/10/17 WR Kevin White Shoulder IR
09/04/17 DB Deiondre' Hall Hamstring IR
09/04/17 RB Ka'Deem Carey Wrist IR
09/04/17 LS Patrick Scales Knee IR
08/30/17 WR Cameron Meredith ACL IR
08/12/17 C Eric Kush Hamstring IR

Key Baltimore Ravens Injuries

10/10/17 RB Terrance West Calf expected to miss 2-3 weeks
10/09/17 OL Matt Skura ACL out indefinitely
10/08/17 DT Brandon Williams Foot "?" Sunday vs. Chicago
10/08/17 TE Maxx Williams Ankle "?" Sunday vs. Chicago
10/08/17 DT Carl Davis Hamstring injured last game, "?" Sunday vs. Chicago
10/08/17 CB Jaylen Hill Hamstring "?" Sunday vs. Chicago
09/27/17 DE Brent Urban Foot IR
09/20/17 LB Bam Bradley ACL IR
09/20/17 G Marshal Yanda Ankle IR
09/16/17 CB Sheldon Price Concussion IR
09/13/17 RB Danny Woodhead Hamstring IR
09/05/17 CB Maurice Canady Knee IR
09/04/17 G Alex Lewis Shoulder IR
09/04/17 CB Tavon Young ACL IR
09/04/17 TE Crockett Gillmore MCL IR
08/28/17 LB Albert McClellan ACL IR
07/25/17 RB Kenneth Dixon Knee IR
07/02/17 TE Darren Waller Suspension out for season

Useful Offensive Statistics

The Chicago Bears have run for 585 yards as a team, which ranks 9th in the NFL. They've run 132 times, averaging 4.4 yards per carry as a rushing unit. The Bears have been penalized on offense 38 times for 289 yards so far this season, which has them 10th in the league in penalties. They are 30th in the NFL in points scored with 78. They have run 307 plays this season for 1,499 yards, which ranks them 23rd in the league in total offense. The Bears average 4.9 yards per play, which is 25th in the National Football League. As a team they have accumulated a total of 93 1st downs this year, placing them 16th overall as an offensive unit. Mitch Trubisky averages 5.1 yards per pass attempt and 10.7 yards per completion. He has completed 12 passes on 25 attempts for a completion percentage of 48%. His quarterback rating is 60.1. He has thrown for 128 yards this season.

Defensive Statistics

The Bears rush defense has allowed 129 attempts for 501 yards this year, putting them in 14th place in the league against the run. Chicago has committed 34 penalties for 271 yards on the defensive side of the ball this season. That ranks them 12th in the NFL. They've given up a score on 40.7% of possessions on defense, which is 27th in the league. They are 26th in the league in points allowed on defense with 124. They have surrendered a total of 1,525 yards on D, which is 10th in the NFL. The Bears are ranked 12th in yards per play allowed with 5.1. Their pass defense has given up 6 net yards per pass attempt, placing them 13th in the league as a unit. Opposing offenses have completed 102 passes on 159 attempts against the Chicago Bears defense this season, placing them 16th and 12th in the National Football League. The Chicago pass defense has also given up a total of 1,024 yards through the air, which is 12th overall in total pass defense.

Special Teams Stats

The Chicago Bears have attempted 3 field goals this season and made 2, which is 32nd in the National Football League. Their kickers have a field goal percentage of 66.7%. Chicago Bears kickers have made 100% of their extra points, going 5 for 5 this year. Their punters have totaled 679 yards on 14 punts, averaging 48.5 yards per punt. That places them 6th in the NFL in punting average. Chicago is ranked 18th in the league in punt returns with 6. They've accumulated 55 punt return yards and average 9.2 yards per return, which is 13th in the NFL. Their longest punt return so far this year is 17 yards. They have returned 8 kicks for 182 yards on special teams, ranking 3rd in kick return yardage. The Bears average 22.8 yards per kick return and have a long of 29 yards this year. They are 13th in the league in all-purpose yards with 1,217.

Useful Offensive Statistics

The Baltimore Ravens are 23rd in the National Football League in points scored with 90. They have run 315 plays this year for 1,444 yards, which ranks them 27th in the NFL in total offense. The Ravens average 4.6 yards per play, which is 29th in the league. As a team they have accumulated a total of 90 1st downs this season, ranking them 18th overall as an offensive unit. On the ground Baltimore has run for 652 yards as a unit, which ranks 5th in the league. They've run 153 times, averaging 4.3 yards per rush as a unit. The Ravens have been penalized on offense 35 times for 278 yards so far this year, which has them 12th in the NFL in penalties. Joe Flacco has passed for 823 yards this year. He's completed 92 throws while attempting 144 passes for a completion percentage of 63.9%. His quarterback rating this season is 71. He averages 8.9 yards per completion and 5.7 yards per pass attempt.

Defensive Statistics

Baltimore is 14th in the NFL in points surrendered on defense with 97. They have given up a total of 1,643 yards on D, which is 18th in the league. The Ravens are 13th in yards per play allowed with 5.2. Their pass defense has allowed 5.9 net yards per pass attempt, ranking them 12th in the National Football League. Opponent offenses have completed 87 throws on 162 attempts against the Baltimore defense this season, ranking them 1st and 14th in the league. The Ravens pass defense has also surrendered a total of 1,026 yards in the air, which is 13th overall in total pass defense. Their rushing defense has given up 145 attempts for 617 yards this season, putting them in 23rd place in the NFL against the run. The Baltimore Ravens have had 40 penalties for 285 yards on defense this year. That places them 17th in the league. They've allowed a score on 30.5% of possessions on defense, which is 9th in the NFL.

Special Teams Stats

Baltimore is 15th in the NFL in punt returns with 6. They've totaled 42 punt return yards and are averaging 7 yards per return, which is 18th in the league. Their longest punt return this season is 15 yards. They are 30th in the National Football League in all-purpose yards with 871. The Baltimore Ravens have tried 4 field goals this season and made 3, which is 27th in the league. Their kickers have a FG percentage of 75.0%. Baltimore kickers have made 100% of their extra points, going 6 for 6 this season. Their punters have accumulated 796 yards on 18 punts, averaging 44.2 yards per punt. That ranks them 22nd in the NFL in punting average.

Who will win tonight's Bears/Ravens NFL game against the spread?

Tony's Pick: Take the Bears +6.5

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