Two teams that posted losing campaigns a year ago, the Chicago Bears are receiving eight points from oddsmakers as they make a trip to their NFC North rival Green Bay Packers at Lambeau Field. NBC will televise the action and this Sunday Night showdown gets going at 8:20 p.m. ET.
Betting Preview: Green Bay Packers vs. Chicago Bears
In this Sunday NFC game, Green Bay is projected as the favorite and the team’s currently giving up 8 points. The Bears are also receiving +250 moneyline odds while the Packers are -310. Vegas has determined the over/under (O/U) to be 48 points, and if one team can create a bunch of points early, it will probably create a worthwhile betting opportunity in-game.
The early action has slanted in the direction of the Bears. The line initially opened at -9 and the total was originally 47.5.
Overall, the Bears went 5-11 straight-up (SU) in 2017 while the Packers fared a couple games better with a 7-9 SU record last year. When playing against conference competition, the Bears finished 1-11 SU and the Packers were 5-7 SU versus National Football Conference franchises. The Bears were 4-0 SU when playing teams from outside the conference while the Packers were 2-2 SU against non-conference teams.
Against in-conference opponents, the Bears scored an average of 13.4 points and gave up an average of 22.4 points. By the time the 2017 campaign had concluded, they had ultimately produced 198.8 pass yards per game and 83.8 rush yards per game.
The Packers offensive unit tallied 19.8 points per game (against NFC teams) by averaging 205.8 pass yards and 118.3 rushing yards. The Packers defense yielded 24.8 PPG to non-conference foes and 23.8 PPG to conference teams…
Chicago Bears at Green Bay Packers Free Betting Pick
SU Winner: Bears, ATS Winner: Bears, O/U: Under
Team Betting Notes
- The Bears offensive line yielded 39 sacks last season. Their defense created 42 sacks.
- The Packers offensive line gave up 51 sacks last year. Their defense sacked opposing quarterbacks 37 times,
- Both of these teams recorded 13 rushing touchdowns last season.
- The Bears only put up 13 passing touchdowns last season.
- The Packers threw for 25 passing touchdowns last season.
