Backing Bears +7, Cowart emphasized Chicago’s offense scoring 28.5 points per game during a four-game win streak behind an RPO-heavy scheme that hides blocking flaws and creates chunk plays for D.J. Moore and Cole Kmet. He pointed out the Eagles have surrendered 31-plus in three of their last four and rank 28th in third-down conversion rate allowed since Week 8. With Philadelphia on a short week and misfiring in the red zone (21st over the last month), Cowart judged a full touchdown “too rich” and expects Chicago to hang around deep into the fourth quarter.

Bill Speros laid the 6.5 points with Philadelphia on Black Friday, saying the short week is exactly what the Eagles need after surrendering a 21-point lead in Dallas. Both clubs sit at 8-3 and have seven ATS covers, but Speros trusts Philly’s defense to clamp down on Caleb Williams while noting the Bears do not have the down-field threat that torched the Eagles Sunday (Dallas’ George Pickens). He added that Saquon Barkley is unlikely to cough up the ball again and expects A.J. Brown to stay quiet, projecting a convincing rebound win and cover for the defending champs.

Mason Cameron recommended taking Chicago +7 at Philadelphia. He pointed out the Eagles’ ground game has vanished—held in check by a mediocre Dallas run defense in Week 12—and the problem is amplified with star tackle Lane Johnson sidelined. When the run stalls, Jalen Hurts struggles under pressure, creating offensive volatility. Meanwhile, Chicago keeps churning out efficient rushing production and benefits from Caleb Williams’ escapability, giving the Bears a reliable floor for scoring drives. Cameron believes that offensive stability, paired with Philly’s inconsistency, makes the full touchdown spread too generous to pass up.

Ben Solak laid the seven with Philadelphia, arguing Chicago’s 8-3 record masks a negative point differential. The Eagles bring the first above-average defense the Bears have faced since September; the last comparable opponent, Baltimore, beat Chicago 30-16. Solak noted mounting injuries on the Bears’ defense and the quick Friday turnaround as additional hurdles. He expects Philadelphia’s balanced offense and deep pass rush to control the game 'pole to pole.'

Jeremy Cluff predicted an Eagles 24-21 win and warned that Philadelphia’s defense will "force Caleb Williams into some mistakes." Cluff cited the Eagles’ urgency after last week’s wake-up loss to Dallas and their ability to generate inside pressure as keys that could rattle Williams despite Chicago’s four-game win streak. He framed it as a spot to avoid Bears passing totals in prop markets and to downgrade Williams in DFS cash builds given the road environment and likely negative turnover script.

Matt Johnson said Friday’s matchup sets up for a Barkley bounce-back game even without All-Pro RT Lane Johnson. The Chicago front ranks bottom-10 in rush EPA allowed, and Johnson expects Nick Sirianni to lean on inside zone and counter looks to protect a banged-up offensive line. He projects a low-scoring 20-14 Eagles victory, arguing Barkley’s volume will stay intact because Philadelphia can generate pressure defensively without blitzing, forcing quick Bears punts and tilting time of possession. Johnson framed Barkley as a strong DFS tournament play and a viable over bet on rushing yards props.

Bill Speros said Philadelphia is the right side at -7 on Black Friday. He pointed out that both 8-3 clubs have covered seven spreads this season, but the trajectories are very different: Chicago has won 8 of 9 yet still lacks a true vertical threat, while the Eagles just blew a 21-point lead in Dallas and will be "amped" to respond on the short week. Speros expects Philly’s front to contain Caleb Williams, notes that Saquon Barkley is unlikely to repeat last week’s goal-line fumble, and believes an A.J. Brown–led passing game will look far cleaner than the Cowboys disaster. With the champs playing at Lincoln Financial Field and the Bears traveling on a four-day turnaround, he labeled a convincing Eagles win and cover one of his Week 13 Best Bets.