Arizona Cardinals at Chicago Bears Week 13 betting guide

The Arizona Cardinals (9-2) face the Chicago Bears (4-7) at Soldier Field for Week 13 of the NFL. Let's take a look at the betting lines for Sunday's matchup. The Cardinals started the week as 7.0-point favorites but the spread has since moved to 7.5, leaving the Cardinals at -335 and Bears at +260. The total points line is set at 43.5, with OVER at -110 and UNDER at -110.

• The Cardinals have an 8-3-0 ATS record this season, while the Bears hold a record of 4-7-0.
• The Cardinals have a 5-6-0 O/U record this season (meaning five games have gone over the total points line and six have gone under). The Bears have a 3-8-0 O/U record.

Points on the board

• The Cardinals are averaging 28.2 points per game this season (5th in the league). Comparatively, the Bears are averaging only 16.3 (29th).
• Defensively, the Cardinals are giving up only 18.4 points per game this season (4th in the league), while the Bears are giving up an average of 23.1 points (18th).

Moving the chains

• With an average of 378.9, the Cardinals rank 10th in the league for total yards per game. Comparatively, the Bears rank 30th with just 296.1 yards per game.
• In terms of yards allowed, the Cardinals are giving up 317.8 per game this season (5th in the league), while the Bears are giving up an average of 334.4 (10th).

Ascendency in the air

• The Cardinals have recorded 255.9 passing yards per game this season (9th in the league). Comparatively, the Bears' defense has given up 215.8 passing yards per game (8th).
• Meanwhile, the Bears have recorded 169.8 passing yards per game this season (32nd in the league), while the Cardinals' defense has given up 204.0 passing yards per game (4th).

Advantage on the ground

• Looking at the ground game, the Cardinals have recorded 123.0 rushing yards per game this season (10th in the league). Conversely, the Bears are giving up 118.5 rushing yards per game (22nd).
• On the other hand, the Bears have recorded 126.3 rushing yards per game this season (8th in the league), while the Cardinals are giving up 113.8 rushing yards per game (17th).

Protecting the ball

• Looking at their ability to force turnovers, the Cardinals have recorded 19 total takeaways this season (T6th in the league), while the Bears have failed to perform at the same level, recording 11 (T25th).
• On offense, the Cardinals have recorded 11 total giveaways this season (4th in the league), bettering the Bears' number of 15 (T15th).

First to Score

The Cardinals are -159 to score first, while the Bears are +130.

• The Cardinals have scored first in seven of their 11 games this season.
• The Bears have scored first in five of their 11 games this season.

Which team will score the first touchdown?

• The Cardinals have recorded the first touchdown in nine of their 11 games this season.
• The Bears have recorded the first touchdown in six of their 11 games this season.

First Scoring Play

Arizona Touchdown 6 / 11 +150

Arizona Field Goal 1 / 11 +320

Arizona Safety 0 / 11 +9000

Chicago Touchdown 3 / 11 +425

Chicago Field Goal 2 / 11 +300

Chicago Safety 0 / 11 +7500

Which team will get a quick start?

The Cardinals are -230 to be the first team to reach 10 points, while the Bears are +180.

• The Cardinals and Bears have each been the first to score 10 points in six of their 11 games this season.

First Quarter Moneyline

The Cardinals are favored in the 1st Quarter Moneyline market, currently at -200, while the Bears are +170.

• The Cardinals have a 7-4-0 first quarter W/L/T record this season, while the Bears hold a record of 4-5-2.

Last Time They Met

The Bears recorded a 16-14 victory over the Cardinals at State Farm Stadium when these teams last met in Week 3, 2018.