The Bears played as favorites just six times combined in 2016 and 2017, and they were miserable in that part, going just 1-5 both straight up and against the spread. But Chicago has already been favored four times this season, going 3-1 SU and 2-2 ATS. The Bears will play as favorites for the fifth time this season on Sunday afternoon against the Jets at Soldier Field.
NFL point spread: The Bears opened as seven-point favorites; the total was 46 early in the week, according to sportsbooks monitored by OddsShark. (Line updates and matchup report)
NFL betting pick, via OddsShark computer: 31.