Chicago Bears at Dallas Cowboys: Predictions, picks and odds for NFL Week 8 matchup

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Dak Prescott and the Dallas Cowboys (5-2) ready themselves for a home matchup against Justin Fields' Chicago Bears (3-4).

The Bears are on the heels of a Monday Night Football win in Week 7 but now face a tough test against a Dallas offense led by Prescott, Ezekiel Elliott and CeeDee Lamb. Do Fields and Co. have some road magic in them? Or will Prescott further settle in form his return from injury? The game kicks off Sunday at 1 p.m. ET from AT&T Stadium.

Here's a look at the betting details and USA TODAY's NFL staff picks for the Bears vs. Cowboys Week 8 game:

Bears at Cowboys odds, moneyline and over/under

Spread: Cowboys (-9.5)
Moneyline: Cowboys (-460); Bears (+365)
Over/under: 42.5
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NFL Week 8 odds, predictions and picks

Lorenzo Reyes: Cowboys 20, Bears 14

Dallas needs to find much more of a downfield passing game with Dak Prescott under center. Until then, I’m counting on the Cowboys to be in closer games. Chicago’s staff — finally — appears to have unlocked the strategy of using Justin Fields’ legs to open up the passing game. I like the under here, too.

CeeDee Lamb has yet to top 100 receiving yards in a game this season, but he could this week with quarterback Dak Prescott returning to action for the first time since Week 1.

Safid Deen: Cowboys 27, Bears 21

Justin Fields and the Bears' offense found some life on the road in New England last week, but the Cowboys' defense is one of the best in the NFL. Dak Prescott will also improve in his second game back from his hand injury.

Lance Pugmire: Cowboys 27, Bears 17

The return of Dak Prescott was timed perfectly to games against NFC North stragglers. While Justin Fields ran wild against New England Monday, short rest and a stiffer resistance make that look like an aberration in this spot.

Jarrett Bell: Cowboys 24, Bears 17

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Tyler Dragon: Cowboys 28, Bears 17

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