The Chicago Bears are set to host the familiar rival, the Green Bay Packers on Saturday as part of the NFC’s Super Wild Card Weekend matchup. The teams have met twice this season, with each securing a victory. The Bears (11-6) last triumphed over the Packers 22-16 in overtime on December 20, but have since dropped games to the 49ers and Lions. Meanwhile, the Packers (9-7-1) are on a four-game losing streak since their Week 14 victory over Chicago, but Jordan Love is set to return after missing three games.
Kickoff is scheduled for 8 p.m. ET at Soldier Field. The Packers enter this matchup as 1.5-point favorites, with the over/under total points set at 45.5.
Packers vs. Bears
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Viewing Information
- When: Saturday, January 10
- Time: 8 p.m. ET
- TV/Stream: Prime Video, Fubo
- Follow along: CBS Sports App
Betting Insights
Odds: Packers -1.5, Over/Under 45.5
The Bears rank sixth in total yardage (369.2 per game) and are ninth in scoring (25.9). Their defense ranks 29th in total yards allowed (361.8) and 23rd in scoring defense (24.4). Conversely, Green Bay sits 15th in total offense (332.6) and 16th in scoring (23.0). They surrender 21.2 points (11th) and yield 311.8 yards (12th).
Given their respective performances, the Bears are 10-7 against the spread, whereas the Packers are at 6-11 overall. Historically, the Packers have won 12 of their last 14 encounters against the Bears, holding an 11-3 ATS record in that span. Despite this, the Bears have claimed victory in six of their last seven games at Soldier Field.
Predictions
The SportsLine projection model is slightly leaning towards the over, indicating that the total has gone over in four of the Packers’ last six games. However, the Bears have generally seen the total go under in four of their last six NFC North matchups. The scores are projected to be close with the Bears winning 24-23.
