NFL Preseason Week 1: Dolphins vs. Bears Preview, Odds, Picks (Aug 10)
- Dolphins vs. Bears odds favor the home team.
- Tyreek Hill probably won’t play for the Fins.
- Bears will see TE Colston Loeveland in action for the first time.
This year will be big for both teams. Their preseason games will matter greatly, as both head coaches must lay the foundation for a demanding season.
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How to Watch
- When: Sunday, August 10, 1 pm ET
- Where: Soldier Field, Chicago, Illinois
- How to Watch: NFL NET
Dolphins vs. Bears Odds
Game Preview
Miami has to make a break this year, or Mike McDaniel is out of the picture. It’s that simple. Tua can be one of the most lethal passers in the league, but he constantly underachieves or is injured, while Hill is already an elite receiver, yet his time is passing.
Second-round pick, G Jonah Savaiinaea, is of the utmost importance for this team because Tua needs protection. He’s been hurt so many times so far, and keeping him healthy is the No.1 priority of the team.
The Bears had a solid last year and intend to go up this season. Playoffs? Why not. Their first two selections at the draft were TE Colston Loveland and WR Luther Burden III. This means Caleb Williams is getting more quality weapons in the attack.
While we expect to see the young QB getting plenty of reps, the veteran Case Keenum is also in the mix for having a solid share of snaps, and the Bears are going to be very offensive-minded here.
Dolphins vs. Bears Head to Head
The Fins are better in the all-time series, winning 10 of 14 games, while the Bears have just 4 wins. The last event was in 2022, when Miami won in Chicago 35-32.
Dolphins vs. Bears Predictions
The total for points here is 35.5 points, and for us, this is Over. Both teams are offensive-minded and possess excellent firepower, so we are going with over 35.5 points.
- Free NFL picks: Over 35.5 points
