Fashion how Bears head coach Matt Nagy was an instant sensation for 2018. Nagy jumpstarted the Chicago franchise with an NFC North Division title as a rookie. However, the Monsters of the Midway got off to a much slower start for 2019. Heading into the Pro Football betting stretch run the Bears are back on track. But have no margin for error. Green Bay has shown improved production and morale under first-year head coach Matt LaFleur. But some recent stumbles have been raised doubts about their playoff prospects. The Bears and Packers renew an ancient rivalry Sunday.
Chicago Bears vs. Green Bay Packers
| Date and Time: | Sunday, December 15, 2019, 1 p.m. ET |
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| Location: | Lambeau Field, Green Bay, Wisconsin |
| Bears vs. Packers TV Coverage: | FOX |
| Team | Spread | Total | ML | |
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| Bears | +4 (-105) | 40½ (-110) | +172 |  |
| Packers | -4 (-115) | 40½ (-110) | -205 | |
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Chicago Bears vs. Green Bay Packers Overview
Green Bay has an offshore betting record of 10-3 straight up, 8-5 against the spread, and 6-7 under the total. Last week the Packers got past Washington 20-15 as 13-point home overlays. NFL metrics have Green Bay ranked 13th for scoring offense and 13th for points allowed. As a result, the Packers lead the NFC North by one game over the Vikings.
Correlate the resurgent Bears at 7-6 straight up, 4-9 against the spread, and 5-8 under the total. Chicago is coming off a 31-24 home win and payout over the Cowboys. Overall the Bears rank 26th for scoring offense but fourth for points allowed. Chicago has been a terrible value with just two payouts in their last nine games.
Key Bears: QB Mitchell Trubisky (64.5% COMP, 2440 YDS, 6.2 AVG, 16 TD, 8 INT, 28 SACKS, 86.9 RTG), RB David Montgomery (192 ATT, 680 YDS, 3.5 AVG, 5 TD), WR Allen Robinson II (76 REC, 898 YDS, 11.8 AVG, 7 TD), LB Khalil Mack (41 TACKLES, 7.5 SACKS), PK Eddy Pineiro (16-21 FG, 25-27 XP),
Key Packers: QB Aaron Rodgers (64% comp, 3260 yds, 7.4 AVG, 23 TD, 2 INT, 31 SACK, 102.0 RTG), RB Aaron Jones, (779 YDS, 4.5 AVG, 12 TD), WR Davante Adams (565 REC, 685 YDS, 12.2 AVG, 3 TD), LB Preston Smith (47 TACKLES, 11.5 SACKS), PK Mason Crosby (16-17 FG, 35-35 XP)
Chicago Vs. Green Bay Packers against the spread
The Bears are:
- 3-6 against the spread in their last nine away games
- 3-5 under the total on the road
- 4-7 on the board in their last 11 games at Lambeau Field
- 3-4 under the total in away games at Green Bay
The Packers are:
- 8-4 against the spread in their last 13 games at Lambeau Field
- 4-6 under the total in their last 10 games at home
- 13-5 vs. the odds in their head to head series with Chicago
- 4-2 over the total in their last six games with the Bears
Chicago Bears vs. Green Bay Packers Pro Football Betting Picks
In this situation, the oldest Pro Football Betting rivalry is renewed. And this matchup is for the high stakes of playoff position. As was previously noted the Packers have shown strong value at Lambeau Field. Chicago has struggled to get the money at Green Bay and on the road.
Bears vs. Packers NFL Bets pick: Green Bay Packers
Bears vs. Packers NFL Bets Score Prediction: Packers 31, Bears 24