Get ready for a fierce NFC North rivalry under the lights in Week 16 as the Bears vs Packers battle on Saturday Night Football! Chicago Bears are coming into this matchup with a victory over the Browns last week, where they dominated with their defense, holding Cleveland to just 3 points. They are still leading the NFC North over Packers, Lions, and the Vikings, and are poised to make the playoffs for the first time since 2020.
Meanwhile, the Packers are coming off a loss to the Broncos, losing the top spot at NFC North. They have beaten the Chicago Bears earlier this season and with a win they can retake the top spot at their division. However, the Bears have a 5-1 record at home which adds intrigue to this game.
| Recommended Bets | Fanduel | BetMGM |
|---|---|---|
| Jordan Love over 0.5 interceptions | -106 | -130 |
| D’Andre Swift over 12.5 rushing attempts | -102 | -125 |
| Green Bay Packers win the game | -112 | -115 |
Jordan Love has only 6 interceptions this season in 14 games, so you must be wondering why is this a recommended bet? Well, Love had two picks against Denver last week, and an interception against their Week 16 opponent the Bears, prior. Chicago’s defense is still a work in progress as they rank 23rd in rushing defense, 18th in passing defense, allowing 24.1 points per game. However, they lead the league in total picks this season with 21, which makes this a great bet,
D’Andre Swift has played a key role in Chicago’s offense as he’s up to 935 rushing yards with 7 TDs for the season. He has 10 games over 12.5 rushing attempts this season, and has over 12.5 attempts in 4 of his last 5 games. While the Packers have a strong rush defense, Swift had 63 yards on 13 attempts the last time these two teams squared off, and have a very strong chance of doing it again.
The Green Bay Packers moneyline provides excellent value in this NFC North rematch as Green Bay dominates the rivalry, winning 9 of the last 10 meetings- including a 28-21 victory just two weeks ago, and 14 of 15 road games at Chicago. Jordan Love and Josh Jacobs power a potent offense that could exploit Bears’ weaknesses. Despite Micah Parsons’ season-ending ACL tear hurting the defense, historical trends show Packers outscoring Chicago and Green Bay to potentially sweep the series.
We expect the Packers to come out on top over the Bears. The Packers lost Micah Parsons last week to an ACL tear, which severely affects their playoff hopes but their historic rivalry dominance, winning 9 of the last 10 meetings, including a 7-point victory two weeks prior at Lambeau makes us believe that the Packers could pull away.
The Bears allow 24.1 points per game and are 22nd in red-zone defense this season, and with Josh Jacobs and Jordan Love leading the way, the Packers should have enough to win, though it may not be a 7-point win again.
Prediction: Packers win a close one 24-23
Looking at the spread and the moneyline, the Bears are only a marginal favorite to win the game against the Packers, as per BetMGM.
| Teams | Spread | Total Points | Moneyline |
|---|---|---|---|
| Packers | -1 (-105) | 46.5 (-120) | -115 |
| Bears | +1 (-115) | 46.5 (-120) | -105 |
Here are over/under odds and best player bets for the Chicago Bears and the Green Bay Packers, as per BetMGM.
Listed below are over/under odds for the Chicago Bears, as per BetMGM.
| Over/Under Bets | Over | Under |
|---|---|---|
| Caleb Williams passing TDs | 1.5 (+115) | 1.5 (-150) |
| Caleb Williams passing attempts | 32.5 (-105) | 32.5 (-130) |
| D’Andre Swift rushing yards | 51.5 (-118) | 51.5 (-110) |
Here are some of the best player bets for the Chicago Bears, as per BetMGM.
Listed below are over/under odds for the Green Bay Packers, as per BetMGM.
| Over/Under Bets | Over | Under |
|---|---|---|
| Jordan Love passing attempts | 31.5 (+105) | 31.5 (-140) |
| Christian Watson receptions made | 3.5 (-110) | 3.5 (-120) |
| Josh Jacobs rushing attempts | 16.5 (+100) | 16.5 (-135) |
Here are some of the best player bets for the Green Bay Packers, as per BetMGM.
Who is favored to win between the Bears vs Packers?
The Packers are 1-point favorites to win the matchup against Bears.
What is the over/under total for the game?
The over/under for total points is set at 46.5.
What is the predicted score for the Bears vs Packers game?
We expect the Packers to take down the Bears, and the Final score to be 24-23.
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