>The Green Bay Packers have a forecast 65% chance to win against The Chicago Bears with a spread of -9.5/9.5 and an over/under of 45.0. The Green Bay Packers are 1 – 0 against The Chicago Bears in the 2021-22 Season.
— Sunday, December 12th Chicago Bears @ Green Bay Packers
The Sunday night primetime match-up with the Bears (4-8) and the Packers (9-3) will be the 204th time these teams have met. Green Bay holds the edge with a record of 102-95-6 against the Bears going into this game. Green Bay is going into this game as a 12.5 point favorite against the struggling Bears.
Green Bay won 24-14 in Chicago in the previous match-up with the Bears. Green Bay was a 5.5 point favorite in that game, which they covered.
Green Bay is 10-2 against the spread this year, suggesting they are a safe pick to cover. Green Bay also has won the last five meetings against the Bears.
Can The Bears Right The Ship?
The Bears have been struggling all season, and the injuries on the team keep building up. Star defensive player Khalil Mack is out for the season, one of the few Bears players that have given Rodgers problems in the past. Another critical defensive player that is out is Danny Trevathan.
Green Bay looks poised to win big against the Bears, who are without these key players and playing with a banged-up defense. But Chicago’s problems aren’t just on defense.
Quarterbacks Andy Dalton and Justin Fields have been struggling, and not just with their play on the field. These two quarterbacks have also been dealing with injuries throughout the season.
The offensive line for the Bears has been atrocious this season, giving up 40 sacks, which is second only to the Ravens. The lack of protection for rookie QB Justin Fields and veteran Andy Dalton has put the two on the sidelines at different points in the season.
Another Easy Win For Rodgers And The Packers?
Aaron Rodgers told Chicago fans that he owns the Bears. And for Bears fans, he’s right. Since Rodgers started playing for Green Bay, he is 21-5 against the Bears. And with Chicago’s defense and secondary missing critical players, Rodgers looks like he’s getting another win added to his stats against the Bears.
But that won’t be all Rodgers will be looking for. Rodgers is also in the running for regular-season MVP, a title that he wants to win again. With this favorable match-up, look for Rodgers to attempt to put up big numbers on the scoreboard through the air.
Can The Bears Cover The Spread?
No team likes to be told that another team owns them. That statement from Rodgers could give the Bears the fire that they need to win or at least cover a 12.5 point spread.
However, the Bears are 4-8 against the spread for the season, which doesn’t bode well for them. They are even worse as the underdog, only covering two out of nine times as underdog.
Can The Packers Cover The Spread?
With a 9-3 record and a 10-2 record against the spread, Green Bay looks to be easy money against the spread. Rodgers’s record against the Bears suggests that they will win big.
But there is one thing to look at: Green Bay didn’t cover the two times they were favorites and lost outright. Chicago will be looking to be another upset in the Green Bay loss column.
Betting Pick
With a Sunday night game at Lambeau Field, and Green Bay looking to continue to dominate the Bears, my pick is the Packers by 14. The over/under is at 43; I pick the under due to Chicago’s injuries on both offense and defense.
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