NFL Wild Card Round Lookahead – Chicago Bears vs Green Bay Packers Opening Odds, Early Picks & Predictions

The Packers are the early favorites to win on the road in Wild Card round against the Bears!

After the 18-week-long NFL regular season came to an end this past week, it is now time to turn our attention towards the postseason. This article will look at the early picks for the upcoming Wild Card Round matchup between NFC North rivals, the Chicago Bears and the Green Bay Packers.

The Bears and the Packers have already met twice this season, with both teams splitting the head-to-head one apiece. The fierce NFC rivals have both ended their seasons losing multiple games, but Chicago has looked the more consistent of the two. Green Bay has dealt with injury concerns that have hampered its progress.

Let us now take a look at the early betting leans based on the opening lines and the information that is currently available.

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What are the opening odds for the Bears vs Packers?

The table below gives the opening odds for the Bears vs Packers Wild Card round matchup as per FanDuel.

	Spread	Moneyline	Total
Chicago Bears	+1.5 (-122)	-108	O 45.5 (-114)
Green Bay Packers	-1.5 (+100)	-108	U 45.5 (-106)

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The opening odds for the Bears vs Packers Wild Card round matchup show that Green Bay is the slight favorite to win the game.

Early picks & predictions for Bears vs Packers

Here are our early picks for the Wild Card game between the Bears and Packers.

Early spread lean: Chicago Bears +1.5 (-122)
Early total lean: Under 45.5 (-106)
Early player prop: Caleb Williams Over 31.5 Pass Attempts (-128)

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Early leans & betting predictions

Early spread lean: Chicago Bears +1.5

Based on the current form of the two teams, we favor the Bears to cover the spread and come out of the Wild Card round with a win over the Packers. Despite the fact that Chicago lost its final two games of the season against the 49ers and the Lions, it has been more consistent over the season.

Furthermore, the Packers just ended their regular season on a 4-game losing streak, which also includes a loss on the road to the Bears. It will be similar territory for Green Bay as they take on their arch rivals once again at Soldier Field in Chicago, and the home-field advantage of a playoff game could swing the tie in favor of the Bears.

Early total lean: Under 45.5

We are taking the under 45.5 total points in this one, as divisional rivalry games are often closely fought games. Additionally, the Packers are just outside the top 10 in terms of scoring defense, giving up around 21 points per game, whereas the Bears are giving up roughly 24.5 points per game.

Having said that, 3 of the Bears’ last 4 games have not produced totals over 45.5 points, while 2 of the Packers’ last 4 games have had totals under 45.5 points. Furthermore, the early weather forecast is on the milder side during game time; however, windy conditions could affect the passing and kicking game.

Early player prop: Caleb Williams Over 31.5 Pass Attempts (-128)

We are taking Caleb Williams to attempt over 31.5 passes in the upcoming game against the Packers. In both the meetings between the Bears and Packers this season, Williams attempted 35 and 34 pass attempts.

Moreover, Williams has consistently attempted 32 or more passes in 4 of his last 5 games this season. Under head coach Ben Johnson, the Bears’ pass game has flourished of late, and with edge rusher Micah Parsons no longer a threat, Williams should have more time on his hands.

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— SleeperPackers (@SleeperPackers) January 2, 2026

Early prediction summary

Based on the information we have at the moment, to reiterate, we are leaning towards the Bears to cover the spread (+1.5), with the total points under 45.5 based on the weather conditions and the divisional rivalry matchup being more competitive. The player prop we are leaning towards is Caleb Williams over 31.5 pass attempts.

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How to watch Bears vs Packers

The details for how to watch the Bears and the Packers Wild Card round matchup are provided in the table below.

Game Details	Information
Date	Saturday January 10, 2026
Kickoff	8:00 p.m. ET
Location	Soldier Field, Chicago, Illinois
TV	Amazon Prime Video
Streaming	Amazon Prime Video, NFL+

What time is Bears vs Packers?

The Bears vs Packers Wild Card round will take place at 8:00 p.m. ET on Saturday, January 10.

Where is Bears vs Packers being played?

The NFC Wild Card game between the Bears and the Packers will take place at Soldier Field in Chicago, Illinois.

How can I watch Bears vs Packers on TV and live stream?

The game between the Chicago Bears and the Green Bay Packers will be available on Amazon Prime Video and will be televised nationally.

Viewers residing locally can also catch the game on local TV channels such as FOX 32 in Chicago and on WITI-TV (Channel 6) in Milwaukee and WGBA-TV (Channel 26) in Green Bay. Live game streaming will be available on Prime Video and on NFL+.

The above odds are sourced from FanDuel. Use FanDuel to ace your betting game in all sports!

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