NFC North rivalry takes center stage in the NFL Wild Card round!
The second game of the NFL Wild Card round brings us the Chicago Bears taking on the Green Bay Packers. Both teams are coming into this matchup with consecutive losses, but it’s the Bears who have played the better brand of football of late. Under Ben Johnson, the Bears earned the number 2 seed in the NFC.
On the other side of the ball, it’s their fierce NFC North rivals, the Packers. Green Bay has made the postseason despite dropping its final four games and suffering from injury woes as well. It will be interesting to see if they can stop the Bears’ fairytale season or if Chicago continues to march forward.
Best Bet for Chicago Bears vs Green Bay Packers
Best Bet:
Our best bet for the Bears vs Packers is Caleb Williams Over 31.5 pass attempts (-128). (Sourced from FanDuel).
Our best bet for this game is Caleb Williams attempting over 31.5 passes. The Bears have employed a pass-heavy approach throughout the season. As a matter of fact, Williams has attempted under 30 passes in only 4 games this season, while attempting 35 and 34 passes in the two regular season games against the Packers.
Additionally, with no Micah Parsons in the matchup and with the formidable Bears’ O-line, Williams should have plenty of time in the pocket to make plays. The Packers’ defense is 22nd in the league, allowing a pass completion rate of 65.6%.
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For the above 3-leg same-game parlay, our first bet is Caleb Williams with 2+ passing touchdowns. We like this bet due to the consistency that the Bears’ quarterback has displayed over the past few weeks.
Williams has 27 total passing touchdowns this season, but he has thrown 2 touchdown passes in each of his last 5 games, displaying a solid level of consistency. This also includes a pair of touchdown passes in both games against the Packers earlier in the season. Additionally, Green Bay’s secondary has allowed 24 touchdowns through the air.
Chicago Bears moneyline:
Our next pick is the Bears to win the game. While both teams split the regular season meeting 1-1, Chicago has been the more consistent team. Both the Bears and the Packers lost multiple games to end the regular season, but Green Bay is currently on a 4-game losing streak.
The Packers are also hit with injuries, and have suffered their biggest loss after Micah Parsons tore his ACL. Furthermore, the Bears will have the added advantage of playing at home, where they are 5-3 this season.
Christian Watson anytime touchdown:
The third leg of the parlay is Christian Watson anytime touchdown. Watson has emerged as the primary receiver for Jordan Love over the past few weeks. In fact, the Packers’ receiver missed several games at the start of the season; however, since his return, he has notched up 6 touchdowns from 10 games.
The line for this Wild Card matchup is Bears (+102) and Packers (-120). The game is expected to be a tight affair, considering these are divisional rivals. Our pick is a Bears win due to their recent form as opposed to that of the Packers.
Spread Prediction
The Packers are slight favorites in this game with a -1.5 spread over the Bears. However, the Bears’ overall consistency, along with a diminished defense, leads us to believe the Bears will win at home.
Over/Under (Total) Prediction
The over/under for total points in the Bears vs Packers game is set at 44.5. We are taking the under in this game simply because it is expected to be another tight divisional rivalry game. The Packers’ scoring defense ranks just outside the top ten, allowing approximately 21 points per game, while the Bears’ defense is allowing a little over 24 a game. That said, 3 of Chicago’s last 4 games have been under 40 total points.
The Bears are 2-4 in division games, including 1-1 against the Packers.
Chicago is 5-3 at home.
The Packers are 5-1 in the division, including 1-1 against the Bears
Green Bay is 1-5 as a favorite on the road.
Latest Injuries for Bears vs Packers
Defensive back C.J. Gardner-Johnson is out of the game for the Bears due to a concussion, while Kyler Gordon and Braxton Jones are both questionable with groin and knee issues, respectively. As for the Packers, six players, including wide receiver Dontayvion Wicks, are questionable.
Weather Report for Bears vs Packers
According to the weather forecast, temperatures on Saturday are expected to be slightly warmer than the current temperature, but it will still be around the freezing mark during kickoff at 7:00 p.m. local time. The forecast calls for snowfall, but not more than an inch of snow is expected. The passing and kicking game could be impacted by wind gusts of up to 15-to-20 miles per hour.
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What time is the Bears vs Packers Wild Card Game?
The Bears vs Packers will be the second game of the Wild Card round, and kickoff is slated to take place at 8:00 p.m. ET.
The playoff rubber match between the Packers and Bears is upon us ⚔️
The Chicago Bears will take on the Green Bay Packers at Soldier Field in Chicago, Illinois, after the Bears earned home-field advantage as the number 2 seed in the NFC.
How can I watch the Bears vs Packers?
The Wild Card game between the Bears and the Packers will be exclusively streamed on Amazon Prime Video. However, the game will also be simulcast for viewers residing in Milwaukee, Green Bay, and Chicago.
Milwaukee residents can catch the action on WITI-TV (Channel 6), whereas the game will be telecast on WGBA-TV (Channel 26) in Green Bay. As for Chicago locals, they can watch the game on WFLD-TV (Channel 32).
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