Green Bay Packers (8-8) vs Chicago Bears (7-9)
2024-01-07 16:25:00 EDT
The Line: Betting Odds: Green Bay Packers -3 -- Over/Under: 44.5
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The Chicago Bears will play the Green Bay Packers on Sunday afternoon at Lambeau Field in Green Bay, Wisconsin. Chicago has won four of their last five games, while Green Bay is on a two game winning streak. Let’s take a look at the betting matchup and the Bears vs Packers prediction.
Bears Preview
The Chicago Bears are 7-9 this season after they defeated the Falcons by a score of 37-17 in their last game. Chicago led 21-7 at halftime and they were able to pull away in the second half for the win. The Bears out gained Atlanta by a total of 432-307 and forced four turnovers in the game. Chicago defeated Arizona by a score of 27-16 in the game prior to Atlanta, but lost to Cleveland by a score of 20-17 before that. The Bears offense is averaging 21.9 points per game with 186.2 passing yards per game and 145.3 rushing yards per game. Justin Fields has thrown for 2,414 yards, 16 touchdowns, and nine interceptions for the Bears this season, while also rushing for 630 yards and four touchdowns. Khalil Herbert has rushed for 583 yards and two touchdowns, while DJ Moore has caught 92 passes for 1,300 yards and eight scores. The Chicago defense is giving up 22.6 points against per game this year.
Packers Preview
The Green Bay Packers are 8-8 this year after they defeated Minnesota by a score of 33-10 in their last game. Green Bay led 23-3 at the half and 30-3 in the fourth quarter, and got a huge win to stay alive in the playoff race. The Packers out gained Minnesota by a total of 470-211 and forced two turnovers in the game. Green Bay defeated Carolina by a score of 33-30 in the game prior to Minnesota, but lost to Tampa Bay and the Giants before that. The Green Bay offense is scoring 22.9 points per game with 228.8 passing yards per game and 111.3 rushing yards per game. Jordan Love has thrown for 3,843 yards, 30 touchdowns, and 11 interceptions for the Packers this season. AJ Dillon (questionable) has rushed for 613 yards and two touchdowns, while Jayden Reed has caught 60 passes for 681 yards and eight scores. The Green Bay defense is allowing 21.3 points against per game this season.
Green Bay Packers Team Facts
The Packers have won each of their last 10 home games following a road win.
The Packers have covered the spread in each of their last eight Sunday games against the Bears.
The Packers have won the first half in nine of their last 10 games at Lambeau Field following a road win.
The Packers have scored the first touchdown in each of their last six games against NFC opponents.
The Packers have won the first quarter in each of their last six games.
Chicago Bears Team Facts
The Bears have lost each of their last 14 Sunday games as road underdogs.
The Bears have failed to cover the spread in each of their last seven January games as underdogs.
The Bears have scored the first touchdown in seven of their last eight Sunday games.
The Bears have won the first quarter in six of their last eight games as underdogs against the Packers.
The Bears have lost the first half in each of their last four games at Lambeau Field following a home win.
Green Bay Packers Player Prop Facts
Jayden Reed has scored the first touchdown in three of the Packers’ last four games following a win.
Jordan Love has recorded 246+ passing yards in five of the Packers’ last six games following a win.
Tucker Kraft has recorded 48+ receiving yards in each of the Packers’ last four games.
Aaron Jones has scored two touchdowns in three of the Packers’ last four home games against the Bears.
Aaron Jones has recorded 87+ rushing and receiving yards in each of the Packers’ last five games as favorites following a road win.
AJ Dillon has recorded 29+ rushing yards in 14 of his last 15 Sunday appearances at Lambeau Field.
Jayden Reed has scored at least one touchdown in six of his last seven appearances.
Jordan Love has recorded 24+ completions in four of the Packers’ last five home games.
Jordan Love has thrown three touchdowns in each of the Packers’ last three games following a road win.
Keisean Nixon ranks 1st in the NFL in kick return yards (761) this season.
Chicago Bears Player Prop Facts
Justin Fields has recorded 211+ passing yards in three of his last four appearances with the Bears as road underdogs against NFC opponents.
Robert Tonyan has recorded 18+ receiving yards in each of his last five January appearances against NFC opponents.
D’Onta Foreman has recorded 66+ rushing and receiving yards in four of his last five January appearances.
Justin Fields has scored a touchdown in three of the Bears’ last four games.
Justin Fields has recorded 58+ rushing yards in seven of his last eight appearances against NFC North opponents.
Justin Fields has recorded 19+ completions in each of the Bears’ last three games following a win.
Tremaine Edmunds is just one away from 10 career interceptions (including playoffs).
Matchup/League Facts
The Packers rank T1st in the NFL in Q3 win percentage this season (62.5).
The Packers have scored four or more touchdowns in two consecutive games – equal-longest streak in the league.
The Bears rank 2nd in the NFL in rushing yards per game this season (145.3).
The Bears rank 2nd in the NFL in time of possession per game this season (32:10).
Bears vs Packers Betting Prediction
Both of these teams come into this game playing very well in recent weeks, but Green Bay has the opportunity to clinch a playoff spot here. The Packers have been pretty inconsistent this season, but they have scored 33 points in each of their last two games. Green Bay will also have the home field advantage, which is huge in this situation. Chicago has won four of their last five games and their offense has scored at least 27 points in three of their last four. This should be a great game to watch and I think we will see plenty of points, but I am going with Green Bay to get the win. The Bears are only 2-6 on the road this season and this is going to be a difficult environment to play in. Take the Packers here.
