Bears vs Patriots Prediction and Preview - NFL Week 7, 2026
Last updated: Oct 16, 2026, 1:12PM | Published: Oct 16, 2026, 4:02AM
The Chicago Bears will face the New England Patriots in NFL Week 7 action at Soldier Field on Friday, October 23, beginning at 11:15am AEDT.
This article features Stats Insider's free betting tips for the Bears vs Patriots game, plus the latest betting odds in Australia.
Who Will Win?
Utilising advanced computer power and data, Stats Insider has simulated the outcome of Patriots vs Bears 10,000 times.
Our leading predictive analytics model gives the Bears a 61% chance of defeating the Patriots at Soldier Field.
Bears vs Patriots: Odds
The current Bet365 betting odds in Australia for this NFL game at Soldier Field are listed below:
- Head to Head: Bears $1.77, Patriots $2.10
- Line: Bears -2.5 ($1.91), Patriots +2.5 ($1.91)
- Total (Over/Under 49.5 Points): Over $1.91, Under $1.91
Odds are correct at the time of publication and subject to change.
Looking at the latest head-to-head odds, Bet365 currently has the Bears at $1.77 and the Patriots at $2.10.
The Bears are listed as 2.5-point favourites against the Patriots, with odds of $1.91 available at Bet365.
For the underdog Patriots (+2.5) to cover the line, Bet365 offers odds of $1.91.
The over/under for total points scored is set at 49.5 with Bet365, which has odds of $1.91 for the over and $1.91 for the under.
According to Stats Insider's model, the Bears (-2.5) are predicted to cover the line 55% of the time, while the 49.5-point over/under is expected to stay under 52% of the time.
Bears vs Patriots: Betting Tips
- Head to Head: Chicago at $1.77 with Bet365
- Line: Bears -2.5 at $1.91 with Bet365
- Total Points: Under 49.5 at $1.91 with Bet365
Today's Bears vs Patriots best bets are based on market-leading simulations and gambling expertise to provide you with the best possible advice around the clock.
Bears vs Patriots: Prediction
Stats Insider's predicted final score for Bears vs Patriots at Soldier Field in Week 7 is the Bears prevailing 25-22.
This prediction is based on each team's average score following 10,000 game simulations.
Stats Insider provides full coverage of the Chicago vs New England game in Week 7, including data-driven predictions and top betting tips.
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Bears vs Patriots: Week 7 Essential Details
The NFL Week 7 match-up between the Bears and Patriots at Soldier Field is scheduled to commence at 11:15am AEDT on Friday, October 23.
- Teams: Chicago Bears vs New England Patriots
- Date: Friday 23 October 2026
- Time: 11:15am AEDT
- Venue: Soldier Field
All dates and times mentioned in this article are in Australian Eastern Daylight Time (AEDT), unless otherwise stated.
Conclusion
Our Chicago vs New England predictions are based on 10,000 data-driven simulations of the game, all curated by our team of experienced data scientists and analysts. We use cutting-edge technology and machine learning to ensure our NFL tips are trustworthy and reliable, giving you the confidence to make informed decisions.
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