A couple of teams that suffered losing campaigns in 2017, the Green Bay Packers (-8) are gearing up to welcome their NFC North nemesis Chicago Bears (+8) to Lambeau Field. This Sunday Night game kicks off at 8:20 p.m. ET and fans can catch it live by tuning in to NBC.
Chicago Bears vs. Green Bay Packers Betting Preview
Chicago is a live dog and is currently getting 8 points in this Sunday NFC matchup. The Bears are also receiving +250 moneyline odds while the Packers are -310. Oddsmakers have determined the over/under (O/U) to be 48 points. There might be some good live betting opportunities while the game’s underway.
The line initially opened at -9 and the O/U was placed originally at 47.5, so the sharp action has been siding with the Bears.
Overall, the Bears finished 5-11 straight-up (SU) last season while the Packers fared a couple games better with a 7-9 SU record in 2017. Against conference opponents, the Bears went 1-11 SU while the Packers were 5-7 SU when playing National Football Conference teams. The Bears were 4-0 SU when facing teams out of conference and the Packers were 2-2 SU against non-conference competition.
Against National Football Conference foes, the Bears scored an average of 13.4 points and gave up 22.4 points per contest. By the time the 2017 season had concluded, they’d ultimately produced 199 pass yards per game and 84 rush yards per game.
The Packers offensive unit posted 19.8 points per game (when playing NFC teams) by averaging 206 pass yards and 118 rushing yards. The Packers defense gave up 24.8 PPG to non-conference foes and 23.8 PPG to teams in conference…
Free NFL Pick: Chicago Bears vs. Green Bay Packers
SU Winner – Packers, ATS Winner – Packers, O/U – Under
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Notes
Team Betting Notes
The Bears offensive line allowed 39 sacks last season. Their defense created 42 sacks.
The Packers offensive line allowed 51 sacks last season. Their defense recorded 37 sacks
Both of these teams put up exactly 13 rushing touchdowns last season.
The Bears only produced 13 passing touchdowns last season.
The Packers logged 25 passing touchdowns last season.
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