Packers vs Bears Prediction, Odds & Best Prop Bets โ€“ NFC Wild Card Playoffs

Chicago Bears fans cheer during the first half of an NFL football game against the Carolina Panthers, Sunday, Oct. 6, 2024, in Chicago. The Bears defeated the Panthers 36-10. (AP Photo/Kamil Krzaczynski)
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  • The Bears are -1 point favorites vs the Packers
  • Total (Over/Under): 46 points
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The Green Bay Packers visit Soldier Field to take on the Chicago Bears on Jan. 10. Kickoff is scheduled for 8:00pm EST in Chicago, IL.

The Bears are betting favorites in this playoff matchup, with the spread sitting at -1 (-105).

The Packers vs. Bears Over/Under is 46 total points for the game.

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Packers vs. Bears Odds, Spread, Over/Under

Packers vs. Bears Prediction

The winning team model predicts the Bears will win this playoff game with 51.1% confidence, based on game simulations, player injuries, offensive & defensive matchups and recent game results.

Packers vs Bears Spread Prediction

Based on recent against-the-spread trends, the model predicts the Packers will cover the spread with 51.0% confidence.

This prediction against the spread factors in ATS performances for both teams, opening and current betting lines plus public and sharp money already wagered on this matchup.


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We’ve highlighted some favorite NFL player prop bets for Packers players this game, looking at profitable historical betting trends:

Best Packers Player Prop Bets Today

  • Emanuel Wilson has hit the Longest Rush Under in 10 of his last 13 games (+6.60 Units / 44% ROI)
  • Dontayvion Wicks has hit the Receiving Yards Under in 7 of his last 8 away games (+5.90 Units / 66% ROI)
  • Josh Jacobs has hit the Longest Reception Under in 8 of his last 10 games (+5.80 Units / 51% ROI)
  • Dontayvion Wicks has hit the Receptions Under in 10 of his last 14 games (+5.25 Units / 25% ROI)
  • Jordan Love has hit the Completions Under in 11 of his last 16 games (+5.15 Units / 28% ROI)

And here are some top NFL player prop bets for Bears players for this matchup, looking at profitable historical betting trends:

Best Bears Player Prop Best Bets Today

  • Caleb Williams has hit the Pass Attempts Over in 10 of his last 11 games (+8.90 Units / 72% ROI)
  • Olamide Zaccheaus has hit the Longest Reception Under in 11 of his last 13 games (+8.60 Units / 57% ROI)
  • Luther Burden III has hit the Receptions Over in 10 of his last 14 games (+7.20 Units / 43% ROI)
  • Colston Loveland has hit the Receptions Over in 10 of his last 13 games (+7.15 Units / 44% ROI)
  • D.J. Moore has hit the Receptions Under in 11 of his last 15 games (+6.90 Units / 36% ROI)

First Touchdown Scorer Bet for Bears vs Packers

Player Name 1st TD Odds
Jordan Love (GB) +3000
Josh Jacobs (GB) +550
Emanuel Wilson (GB) +1800
Chris Brooks (GB) +8000
Christian Watson (GB) +1000

Receiving Props: Total Receiving Yards for Bears vs Packers

Player Name Over Under
Luke Musgrave (GB) 25.5 -118 25.5 -110
Christian Watson (GB) 55.5 -110 55.5 -118
D'Andre Swift (CHI) 11.5 -110 11.5 -120
Jayden Reed (GB) 36.5 -110 36.5 -118
Colston Loveland (CHI) 40.5 -118 40.5 -110

Rushing Props: Total Rushing Yards for Bears vs Packers

Player Name Over Under
Josh Jacobs (GB) 71.5 -115 71.5 -115
Jayden Reed (GB) 0.5 -118 0.5 -110
D'Andre Swift (CHI) 59.5 -110 59.5 -118
Jordan Love (GB) 9.5 -110 9.5 -118
Emanuel Wilson (GB) 19.5 -118 19.5 -110
  • The Green Bay Packers have hit the 1H Team Total Under in 9 of their last 11 away games (+6.40 Units / 48% ROI)
  • The Green Bay Packers have hit the 4Q Game Total Over in 12 of their last 18 games (+5.10 Units / 25% ROI)
  • The Green Bay Packers have hit the 2H Game Total Over in 10 of their last 16 games (+4.00 Units / 22% ROI)
  • The Green Bay Packers have hit the 3Q Moneyline in 5 of their last 10 away games (+2.85 Units / 18% ROI)
  • The Green Bay Packers have hit the Game Total Over in 7 of their last 11 away games (+2.60 Units / 21% ROI)
  • The Chicago Bears have hit the 2H Moneyline in 9 of their last 10 games (+10.05 Units / 72% ROI)
  • The Chicago Bears have hit the Moneyline in 11 of their last 15 games (+9.80 Units / 45% ROI)
  • The Chicago Bears have hit the Team Total Over in 15 of their last 20 games (+9.25 Units / 39% ROI)
  • The Chicago Bears have hit the 4Q Moneyline in 10 of their last 14 games (+8.70 Units / 50% ROI)
  • The Chicago Bears have hit the 4Q Game Total Over in 10 of their last 11 games (+8.65 Units / 70% ROI)

Packers Against the Spread (ATS) Record

Against the spread this NFL season, the Packers are 6-10 (-5 Units / -26.46% ROI).

  • Packers are 9-7 when betting on the Moneyline for -8.4 Units / -17.02% ROI
  • Packers are 9-8 when betting the Over for +0.2 Units / 1.07% ROI
  • Packers are 8-9 when betting the Under for -1.9 Units / ROI

Bears Against the Spread (ATS) Record

Against the spread this NFL season, the Bears are 10-6 (+3.55 Units / 19.09% ROI).

  • Bears are 11-6 when betting on the Moneyline for +7.7 Units / 32.15% ROI
  • Bears are 8-8 when betting the Over for -0.8 Units / -4.28% ROI
  • Bears are 8-8 when betting the Under for -0.8 Units / -4.28% ROI

Green Bay Packers: Keys to the Game vs. the Chicago Bears

Packers are 7-3 (.700) when allowing an average of less than 5 yards on first down (T-7th-best in NFL) and just .167 when allowing an average of more than 5 yards on first down this season (T-4th-worst in NFL).

Packers are 8-1-1 (.800) when converting 55% or more of its red zone chances into touchdowns (T-9th-best in NFL) and just .143 when converting less than 55% of its red zone chances into touchdowns this season (6th-worst in NFL).

The Packers are winless (0-4-1) when losing at least one fumble this season — T-worst in NFL; League Avg: .349.

The Packers are 1-3-1 (.200) when allowing 7 or more explosive plays this season — T-6th-worst in NFL; League Avg: .399.

Chicago Bears: Keys to the Game vs. the Green Bay Packers

The Packers defense has allowed a third down conversion rate of 15% on 3rd and long this season — T-best in NFL; League Avg: 25%.

The Packers defense has not allowed a first down on any of their opponents’ 9 rush attempts on 3rd and long this season — T-best in NFL; League Avg: 21%.

The Packers defense has allowed first downs on 19% of pass attempts on 3rd and long this season — 2nd-best in NFL; League Avg: 29%.

The Packers defense has allowed a passer rating of 54.6 with tight coverage (118 Pass Attempts) this season — 2nd-worst in NFL; League Avg: 24.0.

Additional Matchup Notes for Green Bay Packers vs. Chicago Bears

The Packers defense has allowed a third down conversion rate of 15% on 3rd and long this season — T-best in NFL; League Avg: 25%.

The Packers defense has not allowed a first down on any of their opponents’ 9 rush attempts on 3rd and long this season — T-best in NFL; League Avg: 21%.

The Packers defense has allowed first downs on 19% of pass attempts on 3rd and long this season — 2nd-best in NFL; League Avg: 29%.

The Packers defense has allowed a passer rating of 54.6 with tight coverage (118 Pass Attempts) this season — 2nd-worst in NFL; League Avg: 24.0.

Packers are 7-3 (.700) when allowing an average of less than 5 yards on first down (T-7th-best in NFL) and just .167 when allowing an average of more than 5 yards on first down this season (T-4th-worst in NFL).

Packers are 8-1-1 (.800) when converting 55% or more of its red zone chances into touchdowns (T-9th-best in NFL) and just .143 when converting less than 55% of its red zone chances into touchdowns this season (6th-worst in NFL).

The Packers are winless (0-4-1) when losing at least one fumble this season — T-worst in NFL; League Avg: .349.

The Packers are 1-3-1 (.200) when allowing 7 or more explosive plays this season — T-6th-worst in NFL; League Avg: .399.

Green Bay Packers Offense: Important Stats

Packers are 7-3 (.700) when allowing an average of less than 5 yards on first down (T-7th-best in NFL) and just .167 when allowing an average of more than 5 yards on first down this season (T-4th-worst in NFL).

Packers are 8-1-1 (.800) when converting 55% or more of its red zone chances into touchdowns (T-9th-best in NFL) and just .143 when converting less than 55% of its red zone chances into touchdowns this season (6th-worst in NFL).

The Packers are winless (0-4-1) when losing at least one fumble this season — T-worst in NFL; League Avg: .349.

The Packers are 1-3-1 (.200) when allowing 7 or more explosive plays this season — T-6th-worst in NFL; League Avg: .399.

Chicago Bears Offense: Important Stats

The Packers defense has allowed a third down conversion rate of 15% on 3rd and long this season — T-best in NFL; League Avg: 25%.

The Packers defense has not allowed a first down on any of their opponents’ 9 rush attempts on 3rd and long this season — T-best in NFL; League Avg: 21%.

The Packers defense has allowed first downs on 19% of pass attempts on 3rd and long this season — 2nd-best in NFL; League Avg: 29%.

The Packers defense has allowed a passer rating of 54.6 with tight coverage (118 Pass Attempts) this season — 2nd-worst in NFL; League Avg: 24.0.

Green Bay Packers Defense: Important Stats

Packers are 7-3 (.700) when allowing an average of less than 5 yards on first down (T-7th-best in NFL) and just .167 when allowing an average of more than 5 yards on first down this season (T-4th-worst in NFL).

Packers are 8-1-1 (.800) when converting 55% or more of its red zone chances into touchdowns (T-9th-best in NFL) and just .143 when converting less than 55% of its red zone chances into touchdowns this season (6th-worst in NFL).

The Packers are winless (0-4-1) when losing at least one fumble this season — T-worst in NFL; League Avg: .349.

The Packers are 1-3-1 (.200) when allowing 7 or more explosive plays this season — T-6th-worst in NFL; League Avg: .399.

Chicago Bears Defense: Important Stats

The Packers defense has allowed a third down conversion rate of 15% on 3rd and long this season — T-best in NFL; League Avg: 25%.

The Packers defense has not allowed a first down on any of their opponents’ 9 rush attempts on 3rd and long this season — T-best in NFL; League Avg: 21%.

The Packers defense has allowed first downs on 19% of pass attempts on 3rd and long this season — 2nd-best in NFL; League Avg: 29%.

The Packers defense has allowed a passer rating of 54.6 with tight coverage (118 Pass Attempts) this season — 2nd-worst in NFL; League Avg: 24.0.

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