The Green Bay Packers (9-4-1) and Chicago Bears (10-4) meet tonight for Week 16 NFL action. Kickoff is set for 8:20 p.m. ET from Soldier Field in Chicago, Ill. The game will broadcast live on FOX.
The Bears are 1-point favorites on the spread (Bears -1), with the over/under set at 45. Chicago is a -115 favorite on the moneyline, while Green Bay is -105 to pull off the upset.
Let's get into my Packers vs Bears predictions in my Week 16 preview below, which includes the latest NFL odds, betting trends, injury reports, weather forecast, viewing information and more.
Packers vs Bears Prediction, Picks
- Packers vs Bears pick: Over 45; bet to 46.5 (-110)
My Packers vs Bears best bet is on the over. Find the best odds by checking our live NFL odds page.
Packers vs Bears Odds
| Packers Odds | ||
|---|---|---|
| Spread | Total | Moneyline |
+1 -110 | 45 -110o / -110u | -105 |
| Bears Odds | ||
|---|---|---|
| Spread | Total | Moneyline |
-1 -110 | 45 -110o / -110u | -115 |
Packers vs Bears Preview & Prediction
This NFC North battle features two great offensive minds — Ben Johnson and Matt LaFleur — facing defenses they recently saw. I'm expecting some really nice adjustments in that aspect.
Additionally, the Bears defense can’t keep getting away with all of these turnovers — they currently lead the NFL in takeaways by a comfortable margin at 2.1 per game on the season.
On offense, injuries to Rome Odunze and Luther Burden III are a little worrisome, but I think safety Evan Williams being out for the Packers is almost just as impactful. Most importantly, the season-ending injury to Micah Parsons can’t be overstated for the Packers defense.
Just look back at their latest game against Denver. Against one of the better offensive lines in the league, Parsons got held illegally what felt like 10 times and the officials didn’t call any of them.
Everyone on Green Bay's defense benefits from the presence of Parsons, as many of the Packers' defensive players have significantly improved since he joined the team.
The Packers defense is going to take a considerable step back without Parsons moving forward.
Packers vs Bears Predictions, Over/Under Betting Analysis
I’m just going to trust these two great offensive minds against the defenses they just faced a two weeks ago.
Now, there are some real injury concerns, such Zach Tom, but I think Christian Watson will play.
Playing on a short week with some injury concerns isn’t ideal, but I’m going to trust Matt LaFleur and Ben Johnson to both get their teams into the mid-20s in this game.
Pick: Over 45; bet to 46.5 (-110)
Packers vs Bears Betting Trends
Packers vs Bears Viewing Info: Channel, Start Time, Streaming
| Location: | Soldier Field in Chicago, Ill. |
| Date: | Saturday, Dec. 20 |
| Time: | 8:20 p.m. ET |
| TV / Streaming Options: | FOX |
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