The Bears will play the Colts on Saturday, August 19th, 2023. The matchup takes place at Lucas Oil Stadium. Watch this exciting preseason matchup at 7:00 pm EDT. Check local listings for coverage on NFL NET.
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Table of Contents
- Matchup Stats
- Captain Shady Lines
- Best Odds
- Interactive Odds Example
- Prop Bets
- Recent Meetings
- Team Standings
- Futures Odds
- Team Pages
- Other Games Today
Key Matchup Stats
The 2023-24 NFL preseason is underway for the Chicago Bears and Indianapolis Colts. Let's review each team's stats in anticipation of their upcoming matchup. Preseason results do not affect a team's chances of making the playoffs. Remember, the regular season begins soon!
- SportsBetting3.com Power Rankings - The Chicago Bears currently have a 98.00 preseason power ranking (98.33 for the 2022 preseason). Contrast this to the Indianapolis Colts who'll play this matchup with a 94.33 preseason power ranking (96.00 in 2022).
- Away Chicago Bears - The Chicago Bears currently have a 0-0-0 record as an away team (2-0-0 in 2022). They now rank 2nd for away team wins in the preseason standings.
- Home Indianapolis Colts - The Indianapolis Colts currently have a 0-0-0 record as a home team (1-1-0 in 2022). They now rank 2nd for home team wins in the preseason standings.
- Points Scored - The Chicago Bears rank 8th (23) in the preseason, with the Indianapolis Colts ranked 11th (19) for points scored in the 2023 preseason.
- Points Against - The Chicago Bears are 13th (17) in the preseason for points against. The Indianapolis Colts stand 8th (23) in the 2023 preseason for points against.
- Team Records - The Chicago Bears have a 1-0-0 preseason record, with the Indianapolis Colts at 0-1-0. Last year, the Chicago Bears had a 3-0-0 preseason record, with the Indianapolis Colts finishing with a 1-2-0 standing.
Captain Shady Lines
A broken compass is right at least twice a day.
Avast, ye landlubbers! The Chicago Bears be sailin' to Lucas Oil Stadium...on August 19th to meet the Colts in a preseason battle. The Bears be undefeated, while the Colts be sinkin' with a loss... Preseason Week 2, where rookies be fightin' for a spot in the crew... Get yer spyglass ready, mateys, as ye can bet on this game... Head to SportsBetting3.com, review the odds below, and prepare to wager!
Arrr, this be a clash of the titans, a skirmish before the real storm... Will the Bears continue their winning ways, or will the Colts rise from the ashes? The seas be rough, and the outcome uncertain, as these teams be testin' their mettle... So gather round and witness the battle, me hearties, at Lucas Oil Stadium... Don't miss a moment of this preseason showdown, and may the best team prevail! Bet on this game at SportsBetting3.com, and may the odds be ever in yer favor!
Best Bears at Colts Odds
| Underdog Chicago Bears | Favorite Indianapolis Colts |
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| Underdog Chicago Bears | Favorite Indianapolis Colts |
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Matchup Odds FAQs
The Indianapolis Colts are -4.5 -110 point spread favorites at BetRivers, while the Chicago Bears are +5 -110 point spread underdogs at BetMGM.
The best over line is 37.5 -110 points at BetMGM, which means you risk $110 to win $100 betting the over. The best under line is 37.5 -110 points at BetMGM, and that means you risk $110 to win $100 betting the under.
The Indianapolis Colts are the -210 moneyline favorite at BetMGM and the Chicago Bears are the +170 moneyline underdog at BetMGM.
NFL Odds Example
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Bears
Colts
8/19/23 7:00pm EDT | +5 -110-5 -110 |
Underdog Chicago Bears - Chicago Bears bettors risk $100 to win $90.91 at -110 odds.
A +5 Chicago Bears underdog bet wins if they lose by 4 or fewer, tie, or win outright. The bet pushes if they lose by 5. Your bet loses if they lose by 6 or more.
Favorite Indianapolis Colts - Indianapolis Colts bettors risk $100 to win $90.91 at -110 odds.
A -5 Indianapolis Colts favorite bet wins if they win by 6 or more. The bet pushes if they win by 5. Your bet loses if they win by 4 or fewer, tie, or lose outright.
Chicago Bears at Indianapolis Colts Prop Bets
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Bears
Team Total Points
CHI at IND 8/19/23 7:00pm EDT | 16.5 o -11016.5 u -115Bet |
Colts
Team Total Points
CHI at IND 8/19/23 7:00pm EDT | 21.5 o -11021.5 u -115Bet |
Recent Meetings Since 2019
| Week | Game | Result | Margin |
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| 2023 Pre Preseason Week 2 | Bears vs Colts Saturday, August 19th, 2023 | IND 24, CHI 17 Lucas Oil Stadium | Colts by 7 |
| 2020 Week 4 | Colts vs Bears Sunday, October 4th, 2020 | IND 19, CHI 11 Soldier Field | Colts by 8 |
| 2019 Pre Preseason Week 3 | Bears vs Colts Saturday, August 24th, 2019 | CHI 27, IND 17 Lucas Oil Stadium | Bears by 10 |
Team Standings
| Team | W | L | T | Pct | PF | PA | Home | Away | Div | Div% | Conf | Conf% | Strk | L5 |
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| Indianapolis Colts | 9 | 8 | 0 | 0.529 | 396 | 415 | 4-5-0 | 5-3-0 | 3-3-0 | 0.500 | 7-5-0 | 0.583 | 1L | 2-3-0 |
| Chicago Bears | 7 | 10 | 0 | 0.412 | 360 | 379 | 5-3-0 | 2-7-0 | 2-4-0 | 0.333 | 6-6-0 | 0.500 | 1L | 3-2-0 |
Chicago Bears & Indianapolis Colts Futures Odds
Here are each team's Super Bowl, conference, and division futures odds. Review odds for other matchups and learn the best NFL bets.
Chicago Bears Futures Odds|
Team | BetMGM |
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| Bears | +4000 Bet | +4000 Bet |
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Team | BetMGM |
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| Colts | +8000 Bet | +6000 Bet |
Chicago Bears & Indianapolis Colts Team Pages
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How to Bet on the Chicago Bears vs Indianapolis Colts NFL Game
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Open a new sports betting account before game time.
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Tap to the sportsbook's NFL page, look for the Chicago Bears vs Indianapolis Colts Game.
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