Chicago Bears vs Green Bay Packers Betting Picks & Predictions
The storied rivalry between the Chicago Bears and Green Bay Packers resumes this Sunday with serious playoff implications. The Packers need a win in order to clinch either
Game outlook
The storied rivalry between the Chicago Bears and Green Bay Packers resumes this Sunday with serious playoff implications. The Packers need a win in order to clinch either the 6th or 7th seed in the NFC playoffs and a loss means no playoff berth. The Bears have been hot lately, winning four out of five games, and will be looking to keep their rivals out of the playoffs. The game is scheduled to kick off at 4:25 PM EST, with Green Bay opening as the 1.5 point favorite and currently sitting at -3.
Betting Odds
Moneyline: Bears +130 | Packers -150
Spread: Bears +3 (-110) | Packers -3 (-110)
Total: Over/Under 44 (-110)
Based on the moneyline, the implied probability that Green Bay will win straight-up is 60%.
Chicago Bears
After starting their season 0-5, the Bears have become one of the strongest teams in the NFL. The team has made several roster changes and quarterback Justin Fields has been contributing to their success. On Sunday, the Bears' offense provided a impressive performance in a 37-17 win against Atlanta. Players DJ Moore and Khalil Herbert had strong games with nine catches for 159 yards and a touchdown for Moore and 124 yards and a score for Herbert. The Bears have the #1 pick in the upcoming draft, due in part to a trade with Carolina in the offseason, as well as a 20th rank points allowed per game. The team is ranked third for takeaways and struggles with turnovers, ranking 23rd in the NFL. The Chicago Bears have turned their season around to become one of the hottest teams in the NFL. With a roster bolstered by recent trades, quarterback Justin Fields finding his form, and a 37-17 win over the playoff-hopeful Atlanta Falcons, the Bears have a power ranking of 11 and record of 7-9 (8-7-1 ATS). Chicago ranks 21st in offense (scoring an average of 20.93 points per game) and 21st in defense (allowing an average of 23 points per game) while having the #1 pick in this year's draft. In addition, they are 3rd in takeaways but struggle with turnovers, ranking 23rd in the NFL.