T.M. Selection: Chicago Bears vs Arizona Cardinals - UNDER

I am on the UNDER in the Chicago Bears vs Arizona Cardinals game on Sunday. The Bears off the heartbreaking Hail Mary loss at Washington last week. Chicago's normally stout defense also gave up big yardage in that game. The defense will most certainly come into this game with a chip on its shoulder as a result. That Chicago D, when it is dialed in, has been among the best in the league this season. The Bears should hold Arizona in check for much of this game as a result. The Cardinals offense is a respectable one but they have not been consistent this season. The Bears offense has not been strong and, in particular, if looking at yardage numbers Chicago has one of the weaker offenses in the NFL. Also, after the way Chicago lost last week they will want to play a conservative style this week on the road. The Bears will look to establish their ground game on offense and shorten the game with plenty of running plays and let their defense win this game for them. This is why this total has dropped from upper 40s to mid 40s and I agree strongly with this move. Under is the play here. Cards averaging only 14.7 ppg last 3 home games! Bears also scoring just 14.7 ppg in true road games (not including neutral site like London). Also, 5 of 7 Chicago games have totaled 42 points or less this season.

T.M. Prediction: 17-16 Arizona.

Line: O/U 45