Miami Dolphins at Chicago Bears: 8/14/21 NFL Picks and Prediction

Chicago Bears (0-0) vs Miami Dolphins (0-0)

Game Info: Saturday, August 14, 2021 at 1:00 pm (Soldier Field)

Betting Odds: Chicago Bears -3.5 -- Over/Under: 35.5 Click Here for the Latest Odds

Where to Watch: NFL Network Stream live sports and exclusive originals on ESPN+. Sign up now! Advertisement

The Miami Dolphins and Chicago Bears face off Saturday in a preseason NFL showdown at Soldier Field. All eyes are going to be on the young quarterbacks in this game. 

There is one clear storyline heading into this game for the Chicago Bears, Justin Fields' debut. All talk about Fields heading into this game is about how good he has looked in camp, but this will be a whole new test for him. The Bears have quite the competition heading into this game with Fields, Andy Dalton, and Nick Foles all competing for the starting job. Foles is probably a long shot to win the game, but Dalton and Fields starting Week 1 wouldn't be a shock. On defense, it’s going to be a chance for a lot of the young players to get playing time with guys like Eddie Goldman, Eddie Jackson, and Desmond Trufant dealing with injuries. 

On the other side of this matchup is the Miami Dolphins who have Tua Tagovailoa under center, but they have much higher expectations after he did have some struggles during the 2020 season. The Dolphins also have Jacoby Brissett as the backup quarterback, and he should play in this game. The Dolphins also have Reid Sinnett at quarterback who will be playing for his spot on this team or someone else's team. The Dolphins also brought in Jaylen Waddle through the draft, and he and Tagovailoa could be special together. Jaelan Phillips was selected with the 18th overall pick, but he is dealing with injuries and it’s unclear if he will be able to go in this game. 

The Dolphins are 12-3 against the spread in their last 15 games played on grass. The Bears are 2-5 against the spread in their last seven games played on grass. The Dolphins are 4-1 against the spread in their last five games against the Bears. The underdog is 4-0 against the spread in the last four meetings played between the two teams. 

I think both teams are going to find offensive success in this game with both quarterbacks playing well. With good quarterback play, there is going to be plenty of scoring and the over will cash. 

The pick in this article is the opinion of the writer, not a PickDawgz site consensus.

Mitch's Take...

NBA, MLB, NCAAB, Best Bets for Today Picks & Predictions Thursday 3/28/24 | 7 Picks in 5 Minutes

18+ Has gambling become a problem for you? Call the National Problem Gambling Hotline.
1-800-522-4700 | ncpgambling.org

Credit Guaranteed Packages

Packages with Credit Guarantees automatically give you a credit if the package does not turn a profit—the sum of betting all individual picks. THESE ARE NOT PARLAYS UNLESS OTHERWISE CLEARLY STATED. If a credit guaranteed package does not profit, a credit for its full purchase price is automatically issued after picks are graded and verified.

For example, if you purchase a $39.95 package that doesn’t profit, you’ll get a $39.95 credit towards any future purchase(s) on our site. Credits are usually issued within hours of a game’s conclusion, so please allow a few hours for final verification.

To use your credits, log in to your account and add another package or pass to your cart. Credits will automatically reduce what you owe. Any remaining balance will be settled through our payment system, with any leftover credits available future purchases. Credits do not expire.

Dismiss