At the onset of the week, gamblers and fans looked hard at an old-school matchup from Chicago. In fact, it is the oldest school matchup on the board. The Green Bay Packers and Chicago Bears are the oldest Betting on NFL rivalry. Thus, history and tradition beckon on Sunday from Soldier Field. Both teams are grooming young quarterbacks of the future. Namely, Jordan Love for Green Bay and Justin Fields for Chicago carry the hopes of their fans. NFC North future market action was slow on both clubs. Cause by The Vikings and Lions are preferred.
Green Bay Packers vs. Chicago Bears NFL Betting Information
| Date and Time: | Sunday, September 10, 2023, 4:25 p.m. ET |
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| Location: | Soldier Field, Chicago, IL |
| TV Coverage: | FOX |
| Team | Spread | Total | ML | |
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| Packers | +1 (-110) | 43 (-110) | -105 |  |
| Bears | -1 -(110) | 43 -(110) | -115 | |
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Green Bay Packers Team Overview
Last season, Green Bay finished a disappointing 8-9. Now, the Packers head into the 2023 campaign without the signal caller who has been in the NFL since 2005. And the man who was their starter since 2008. Indeed, with QB Aaron Rodgers traded to the New York Jets, a new sports betting era of Green Bay football gets underway Sunday.
So, the Packers replaced Rodgers with Love this season. Green Bay’s offense also returns RBs Aaron Jones and AJ Dillon. Also, WRs Christian Watson and Romeo Doubs return. Jayden Reed, Luke Musgrave, and Tucker Kraft were all brought in and could play roles as rookies.
At the same time, on defense, the Packers will look for LB Quay Walker and DT Devonte Wyatt to take big steps in Year 2. Also, Green Bay has depth in the pass rush. And the Pack boasts a solid secondary anchored by Pro Bowl CB Jaire Alexander.
Chicago Bears Team Overview
That new Green Bay era launches in what marks the 206th meeting of this series with Chicago. Including two postseason games. Chicago’s last-in-the-league 27.2 points per game allowed were a big factor in the team going just 3-14 a year ago. Specifically on offense, the Bears have added some pieces around QB Justin Fields. Last season, Fields logged 17 TD passes and eight rushing TDs.
It is true that the Bears have high hopes after seeing what QB Justin Fields can do with his legs. In turn, Chicago will hope Fields can look more like a passer. In like manner to what Lamar Jackson did in his MVP season a while back.
DJ Moore was brought in via trade before the draft to serve as the top WR. Robert Tonyan was signed in free agency from the Packers at TE to pair with Cole Kmet. Of course, the Bears will need to improve on defense. In particular, at stopping the run. Chicago finished second-to-last in 2022 in rushing yards allowed per game.
Packers at Bears SBG Free Picks
Green Bay leads this all-time Betting on NFL series 105-95-6. The Packers have won 8 straight and 13 of the last 14 from the Bears since 2016. Also, the Packers have won 12 of the last 13 series games played in Chicago. Against the number, Green Bay has won 8 straight overall.
Indeed, Rodgers’ absence could be big. Expect Green Bay to run the ball plenty with Jones and Dillon. That’ll help control the clock on the road. If Love can make a few throws and the defense can contain Fields, Green Bay should come out on top.
Packers at Bears SBG Best Bet: Green Bay Packers.