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Chicago Bears at Green Bay Packers odds, picks and predictions

Analyzing Sunday’s Chicago Bears at Green Bay Packers odds and lines, with expert NFL picks, predictions and best bets.

The Sunday night game in Week 2 brings us a classic NFC North rivalry as the Chicago Bears (1-0) head to Lambeau Field to face the Green Bay Packers (0-1). Kickoff is 8:20 p.m. ET (NBC). Below, we analyze Tipico Sportsbook‘s lines around the Bears vs. Packers odds, and make our expert NFL picks and predictions.

The Bears picked up an upset 19-10 win at home in Week 1 over the San Francisco 49ers. They mustered only 204 total yards of offense, but scored a pair of 4th-quarter TDs and defensively they had a takeaway and two 4th-down stops.

The Packers struggled at the Minnesota Vikings in Week 1, losing 23-7. QB Aaron Rodgers was sacked 4 times, failed to throw a touchdown pass and had 2 turnovers. The Packers were 3-of-9 on 3rd down.

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Bears at Packers odds

Provided by Tipico Sportsbook; access USA TODAY Sports Scores and Sports Betting Odds hub for a full list. Lines last updated at 1:34 a.m. ET.

Money line (ML): Bears +380 (bet $100 to win $380) | Packers -500 (bet $500 to win $100)
Against the spread (ATS): Bears +9.5 (-105) | Packers -9.5 (-115)
Over/Under (O/U): 41.5 (O: -112 | U: -108)

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Bears at Packers key injuries

Bears

WR Velus Jones Jr. (hamstring) doubtful

Packers

OL David Bakhtiari (knee) questionable
OL Elgton Jenkins (knee) questionable
WR Allen Lazard (ankle) questionable
OL Jon Runyan (concussion) questionable

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Bears at Packers picks and predictions

Prediction

Packers 29, Bears 10

Money line

PASS on the money line.

The Packers have beaten the Bears 6 straight times and in 11 of the last 12 meetings. Rodgers is 22-5 in his career against the Bears.

The Bears have not won in Green Bay since 2015.

But at -500 odds, there is no reason to bet the money line. PASS.

Against the spread

The Packers were blown out on the road in Week 1 in 2021, but followed that up with an 18-point win over a division rival in Week 2 at home.

The stage is set again.

The Packers have beaten the Bears by at least 10 points 4 straight times. They had 7 wins of at least 10 points last season.

Take the PACKERS -9.5 (-115).

Over/Under

Both teams saw their Week 1 games stay Under their projected totals. The Bears and 49ers combined for 29 points, while the Packers and Vikings combined for 30 points.

The Bears were 7-10 O/U last season and the Packers were 8-10 O/U.

In their 2 matchups last season, one game had 38 points as the total and the other was 75.

Expect the Chicago offense to struggle and the Packers offense to have an easy time, although with an early lead, they will be able to run the ball a lot in the 2nd half.

Take UNDER 41.5 (-108).

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Chicago Bears at Cleveland Browns odds, picks and prediction

Analyzing Saturday’s Chicago Bears at Cleveland Browns odds and lines, with expert NFL picks, predictions and best bets.

The Chicago Bears (2-0) and Cleveland Browns (1-1) wrap up their preseason schedule Saturday. Kickoff from FirstEnergy Stadium is scheduled for 7 p.m. ET. Below, we analyze Tipico Sportsbook‘s lines around the Bears vs. Browns odds, and make our best NFL picks, predictions and bets.

Bears coach Matt Eberflus announced earlier this week that QB Justin Fields and the 1stt-team offense are expected to play 25-30 snaps, or well into the first half. Fields totaled 27 snaps in the first 2 preseason outings.

While Fields will play plenty, WRs N’Keal Harry, Byron Pringle and Tajae Sharpe are all dealing with injuries and unlikely to suit up, perhaps leading to a more run-based attack.

Browns QB Jacoby Brissett is expected to play a good chunk of offensive snaps after sitting out the first 2 preseason games, and the 1st-team offense could potentially play most of the first half.

Bears at Browns odds

Odds provided by Tipico Sportsbook; access USA TODAY Sports Scores and Sports Betting Odds hub for a full list. Lines last updated Friday at 3:24 p.m. ET.

Money line (ML): Bears +180 (bet $100 to win $180) | Browns -230 (bet $230 to win $100)
Against the spread (ATS): Bears +3.5 (-110) | Browns -3.5 (-110)
Over/Under (O/U): 41.5 (O: -110 | U: -110)

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Bears at Browns picks and predictions

Prediction

Bears 22, Browns 18

Money line

The BEARS (+180) will be taking this dress-rehearsal game seriously, leaning upon the starters for a good chunk of the first half. The Browns (-230) are presumably in the same boat, although coach Kevin Stefanski hasn’t been as open with his plan.

Still, the Bears have the promising Fields under center, while the Browns will be giving Brissett his 1st game action of the preseason. It’s likely to go in Chicago’s favor here.

Against the spread

The BEARS +3.5 (-110) are a solid play catching the three and a hook if you just can’t pull the trigger on them straight up.

Chicago has won and covered against the Kansas City Chiefs and Seattle Seahawks in this preseason, and there have been plenty of bright spots on offense.

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Over/Under

The lean is to the UNDER 41.5 (-110) here despite the presence of starters presumably on both sides for a good amount of the 1st half. These teams are likely to try and run the ball plenty, and running equals Under results.

The Bears defense has been stout in the 2 exhibition games, too, allowing just 12.5 PPG. While the Browns have totaled 22.0 PPG on offense, the defense is also allowing just 17.0 PPG in the preseason.

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Chicago Bears at Seattle Seahawks odds, picks and prediction

Analyzing Thursday’s Chicago Bears at Seattle Seahawks odds and lines, with expert NFL picks, predictions and best bets.

The Seattle Seahawks (0-1) will welcome the Chicago Bears (1-0) to Lumen Field Thursday. Kickoff is set for 8 p.m. ET (ESPN). Below, we analyze Tipico Sportsbook‘s lines around the Chicago Bears at Seattle Seahawks odds, and make our best NFL picks, predictions and bets.

The Bears come into this game following a Week 1 win over the Kansas City Chiefs. Both QB Patrick Mahomes and QB Justin Fields played 1 drive with the former having his result in a touchdown.

Chicago used a 16-0 third quarter to gain and eventually keep the lead. RB David Montgomery didn’t see the field. RB Khalil Herbert should be expected to be among the several backs that see a bulk of the load.

Seattle, expected to be one of the worst teams in the league this season, used its first game to potentially settle a hot quarterback battle. The Seahawks lost 32-25 to the Pittsburgh Steelers.

Drew Lock finished 11-for-15 for 102 yards and 2 TDs while Geno Smith was 10-for-15 for 101 yards. Rookie RB Kenneth Walker III played just 5 snaps while projected starting RB Rashard Penny didn’t see the field.

Bears at Seahawks odds

Odds provided by Tipico Sportsbook; access USA TODAY Sports Scores and Sports Betting Odds hub for a full list. Lines last updated Wednesday at 2:19 p.m. ET.

Money line (ML): Bears +145 (bet $100 to win $145) | Seahawks -180 (bet $180 to win $100)
Against the spread (ATS): Bears +3.5 (-120) | Seahawks -3.5 (+100)
Over/Under (O/U): 39.5 (O: -108 | U: -112)

Bears at Seahawks picks and predictions

Prediction

Seahawks 24, Bears 20

Money line

PASS.

The Lock-Smith combo should produce more than a few series of Justin Fields and then a plethora of Chicago backups. The Bears used 3 veteran QBs in their opener.

I wouldn’t bet against the Seahawks at home with 2 QBs looking to impress, especially at -180. The +145 isn’t juicy enough to consider backing Chicago either.

Against the spread

LEAN SEAHAWKS -3.5 (+100).

The thought process here is the same. The Bears were able to come back when QBs Dustin Crum and Chad Henne entered the game for Kansas City last week.

That won’t be the case as Seattle will have 2 starter-quality quarterbacks on the field for the majority of the game.

The Bears entered half down 14-0 and only came back when Kansas City went deeper into their rotation. Also, Seattle has some high-profile players like Walker III who should be expected to see increased loads as the season inches closer.

Lastly, the home team covered the spread in both teams’ Week 1 matchup, so I’ll back Seattle to put on a show in from of their fans at Lumen Field.

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Over/Under

BET OVER 39.5 (-108).

Overs were hot in Week 1 of preseason action, and considering there were 57 points in the Week 1 matchup between the Steelers and Seahawks, at least 1 offense is ripe for success.

The Bears’ defense struggled to defend the Chiefs’ top quarterbacks. With Lock destined for several series and Smith ready to take over after that, expect an efficient night from Seattle.

On the other hand, the Bears put up 19 points and should give Fields more snaps as the season approaches.

Montgomery was out with an injury last Saturday, but it was day-to-day and seemed precautionary. With another week to rest, the star back may see some action which would undoubtedly be a boost to Chicago’s offense.

With both offenses looking solid last week and Chicago’s struggles against the Chiefs when they had their top players in, expect the Over 39.5 (-108) to be the better play on the total.

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Chicago Bears at Minnesota Vikings odds, picks and prediction

Analyzing Sunday’s Chicago Bears at Minnesota Vikings Week 18 odds and lines, with expert NFL picks, predictions and best bets.

The Chicago Bears (6-10) and Minnesota Vikings (7-9) close out their disappointing 2021 seasons when they meet at 1 p.m. ET Sunday at US Bank Stadium in Minneapolis. Below, we look at the Vikings vs. Bears odds and lines, and make our best NFL picks, predictions and bets.

Two teams that finished the 2020 season on the same field with the winner going to playoffs (Chicago) and the loser going home (Minnesota) are now closing out non-playoff seasons that could see both of their head coaches fired.

Both teams have COVID-related question marks, as the Bears will be forced to stick with a banged-up QB Andy Dalton, while Minnesota currently has three starters (including two offensive linemen) still in the COVID protocol at the end of Friday’s practice.

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Bears at Vikings odds, spread and lines

Odds provided by Tipico Sportsbook; access USA TODAY Sports Scores and Sports Betting Odds hub for a full list. Lines last updated Saturday at 4:45 p.m. ET.

Money line: Bears +170 (bet $100 to win $170) | Vikings -210 (bet $210 to win $100)
Against the spread (ATS): Bears +4.5 (-115) | Vikings -4.5 (-105)
Over/Under (O/U): 44.5 (O: -108 | U: -112)

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Bears at Vikings key injuries

Bears

QB Justin Fields (COVID) out
DT Akiem Hicks (ankle) out
LB Robert Quinn (shoulder) questionable
DT Eddie Goldman (finger) questionable
DB Duke Shelley (heel) questionable

Vikings

DT Michael Pierce (illness) doubtful
CB Mackensie Alexander (ankle) questionable
CB Kris Boyd (ribs) questionable
LB Eric Kendricks (COVID) questionable
G Wyatt Davis (illness) questionable

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Bears at Vikings odds, lines, predictions and picks

Prediction

Vikings 23, Bears 20

Money line

The Bears have been a thorn in Minnesota’s side, winning all three games at US Bank Stadium during Matt Nagy’s tenure. It will be critical for the Bears to get after Vikings QB Kirk Cousins because he is awful when he has pressure in his face.

But with Hicks out and Quinn and Goldman as question marks, Cousins should get enough time to get the team in scoring position enough to win.

If I was going to bet on this, I’d place a small bet on the Bears given their recent track record on the road in this series at nearly twice the payout for investment.

But the smart move is to AVOID.

Against the spread

The same rationale applies here. The Bears don’t struggle on the road against their division rival, and, despite having an offense that has sputtered much of the season, the Vikings’ run defense has been among the worst in the league.

It wouldn’t be surprising to see Bears RB David Montgomery run 20-25 times and Chicago scoring enough points to cover the 4.5 point spread.

BET the BEARS +4.5 (-115)

Over/Under

Given the disparity in the betting lines, the belief is that this game will go Over, but I’m not as convinced as the oddsmakers.

The Bears are going to try to grind the ball against a defense that struggles to stop it and Vikings head coach Mike Zimmer was fuming over not giving RB Dalvin Cook the ball enough in a blowout loss to Green Bay last week.

Look for Cook and Montgomery to both be front and center in the respective game plans, which will take 40 seconds off the clock every time they run and make it more difficult to hit 44 points.

They’ll come close, but take the UNDER 44.5 (-112)

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New York Giants at Chicago Bears odds, picks and prediction

Analyzing Sunday’s New York Giants at Chicago Bears Week 17 odds and lines, with expert NFL picks, predictions and best bets.

The New York Giants (4-11) visit the Chicago Bears (5-10) Sunday in a Week 17 matchup between teams already eliminated from the playoff picture. Kickoff at Soldier Field is slated for 1 p.m. ET (on CBS). Below, we look at the Giants vs. Bears odds and lines, and make our best NFL picks, predictions and bets.

New York enters on a four-game slide, recently falling at the Philadelphia Eagles 34-10 last week. The Giants also haven’t covered the spread in those four losses, including back-to-back defeats as double-digit underdogs – they were getting 11 points at Philly.

Behind a late drive engineered by third-string QB Nick Foles, Chicago upset the Seattle Seahawks 25-24 in Week 16. The Bears, who were 7-point road underdogs, covered the spread for the first time in their last six games.

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Giants at Bears odds, spread and lines

Odds provided by Tipico Sportsbook; access USA TODAY Sports Scores and Sports Betting Odds hub for a full list. Lines last updated Saturday at 1:40 p.m. ET.

Money line: Giants +230 (bet $230 to win $100) | Bears -300 (bet $300 to win $100)
Against the spread (ATS): Giants +6.5 (-115) | Bears -6.5 (-105)
Over/Under (O/U): 36.5 (O: -110 | U: -110)

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Giants at Bears key injuries

Giants

CB Adoree Jackson (quad, COVID-19 ramp up)
DL Austin Johnson (foot) questionable
C Billy Price (personal) doubtful
WR John Ross (knee, COVID-19 ramp up) out
WR Darius Slayton (reserve/COVID-19 list) out
OT Nate Solder (COVID-19 ramp up)
WR Kadarius Toney (shoulder) out

Bears

QB Justin Fields (ankle) questionable
DL Eddie Goldman (finger) questionable
DL Akiem Hicks (COVID-19 ramp up) questionable
OT Jason Peters (ankle) questionable
CB Duke Shelley (heel) questionable

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Giants at Bears odds, lines, predictions and picks

Prediction

Bears 17, Giants 13

Money line

Backing the Bears at -300 is definitely not wise or worth the risk. They could lose.

With Fields still hampered by an ankle injury, Chicago head coach Matt Nagy named QB Andy Dalton the starter and Foles as the backup.

As for New York, head coach Joe Judge said that QB Jake Fromm and QB Mike Glennon will both see playing time. Fromm made his first career start last week, was unimpressive (6-for-17, 25 yards, 0 TD, 1 INT, 4.9 QBR) and was replaced by Glennon in the third quarter.

Glennon started the first three games of the Giants’ current four-game losing streak. He was picked off 5 times vs. throwing just 2 TDs in those three starts.

It’s possible a bad Giants team (+230) can win on the road here against a bad Bears team, so there’s some value in the +230 price. However, I’ll PASS.

Against the spread

ATS records: Giants 6-9 | Bears 5-10

NEW YORK +6.5 (-115) is the STRONGEST PLAY – 1½ times your usual wager.

As terrible as the G-Men have been, the Bears aren’t good enough to be laying 6.5 points. Chicago covered its first two home games this season but have since gone 0-5 ATS at Soldier Field.

The Giants are 3-5 ATS on the road this season

Over/Under

O/U records: Giants 5-9-1 | Bears 6-9

Despite the low total, UNDER 36.5 (-110) is the way to go.

The Giants average 16.5 points per game (PPG), which is tied for 30th with the Houston Texans – only the Jacksonville Jaguars are worse (14.5 PPG).

The Bears aren’t much better, averaging 17.7 PPG to rank 28th. Plus, they are 2-5 O/U at home this season.

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Chicago Bears at Seattle Seahawks odds, picks and prediction

Analyzing Sunday’s Chicago Bears at Seattle Seahawks odds and lines, with expert NFL picks, predictions and best bets.

In Week 16, the Chicago Bears (4-10) are on the road to take on the Seattle Seahawks (5-9) hoping to snap a three-game losing streak. Kickoff is Sunday at 4:05 p.m. ET at Lumen field. Below, we look at the Bears vs. Seahawks odds and lines, and make our best NFL picks, predictions and bets.

The Bears have lost three straight games and eight of their last nine games overall. They will start QB Nick Foles with both Andy Dalton and Justin Fields injured. They are averaging only 17.1 points per game.

The Seahawks lost on Tuesday 20-10 to the Los Angeles Rams in a game that was postponed and rescheduled due to a COVID-19 outbreak on the Rams. The loss clinched their first losing season in the career of QB Russell Wilson. Wilson was held without a touchdown pass after three games in a row with two.

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Bears at Seahawks odds, spread and lines

Odds provided by Tipico Sportsbook; access USA TODAY Sports Scores and Sports Betting Odds hub for a full list. Lines last updated Saturday at 7:30 a.m. ET.

Money line: Bears +230 (bet $100 to win $230) | Seahawks -300 (bet $300 to win $100)
Against the spread (ATS): Bears +6.5 (-108) | Seahawks -6.5 (-112)
Over/Under (O/U): 41.5 (O: -110 | U: -110)

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Bears at Seahawks key injuries

Bears

QB Andy Dalton (hand, groin) out
OL Jason Peters (ankle) out
QB Justin Fields (ankle) questionable
WR Marquise Goodwin (foot) questionable
DT Eddie Goldman (finger) questionable

Seahawks

CB Bless Austin (hip) questionable
TE Will Dissly (COVID list) questionable
DE Kerry Hyder (COVID list) questionable
CB D.J. Reed (COVID list) questionable
T Brandon Shell (COVID list) questionable

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Bears at Seahawks odds, lines, predictions and picks

Prediction

Seahawks 24, Bears 16

Money line

The Bears have obviously been struggling. Their only win in their last nine games was a last-second Thanksgiving win over the two-win Detroit Lions.

The Seahawks, before their loss to the Rams Tuesday, had won two games in a row, and Wilson appeared to have returned to form after coming back from the finger injury that sent him to injured reserve earlier this season.

Seattle is only 2-4 at home, but Chicago is 2-5 on the road. The Bears are 0-3 against the NFC West this season.

But in this game, PASS on the money line because there is no need to bet three times what you can win on this game.

Against the spread

The Bears are tied for the worst record against the spread in the NFL at 4-10 ATS. The Seahawks are 7-7 ATS.

The Seahawks have covered the spread in all three wins this season when they were favored.

Take the SEAHAWKS -6.5 (-112).

Over/Under

The Bears struggle mightily offensively overall this season, and the Seahawks allow the fourth-fewest points per game in the league, even though they allow more than 390 yards per game.

The Seahawks are certainly capable of scoring 30, as they have in three of their last seven games, but they have scored 15 or fewer in the other four. They are 3-10-1 O/U.

Take UNDER 41.5 (-110).

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Minnesota Vikings at Chicago Bears odds, picks and prediction

Analyzing Monday Night Football’s Minnesota Vikings at Chicago Bears Week 15 odds and lines, with expert NFL picks, predictions and best bets.

The well-rested Minnesota Vikings (6-7) travel into their personal house of horrors when they face the Chicago Bears (4-9) in the Week 15 Monday Night Football game. Kickoff is set for 8:15 p.m. ET at Soldier Field. Below, we look at the Vikings vs. Bears odds and lines, and make our best NFL picks, predictions and bets.

The Vikings, who last played Thursday, Dec. 9, remain on the outside looking at the playoffs and have been their own worst enemy much of the season. All of their losses have been by 8 points or less and many of them have been squandered late in games. You can bet all eyes will be on QB Kirk Cousins and his career-long struggles in prime-time games.

CB Jaylon Johnson and S Tashaun Gipson were the latest Bears to land on the reserve/COVID-19 list, which now includes the entire starting secondary. As of Sunday night, Chicago had 14 players on the list including WR Allen Robinson II, backup QB Andy Dalton, TE Jesse James, OT Larry Borom, CB Duke Shelley.

Vikings at Bears odds, spread and lines

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Money line: Vikings -290 (bet $290 to win $100) | Bears +225 (bet $100 to win $225)
Against the spread (ATS): Vikings -6.5 (-110) | Bears +6.5 (-110)
Over/Under (O/U): 44.5 (O: -108 | U: -112)

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Vikings at Bears key injuries

Vikings

WR Adam Thielen (ankle) questionable

Bears

WR Marquise Goodwin (foot) doubtful
DE Akiem Hicks (ankle) questionable
SS DeAndre Houston-Carson (forearm) out
OT Jason Peters (ankle) out
LB Roquan Smith (hamstring) questionable

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Vikings at Bears odds, lines, predictions and picks

Prediction

Vikings 28, Bears 20

Money line

Minnesota has found ways to lose in Chicago consistently. If I were to place a wager on this, it would be a small bet on the Bears (+225) at more than double the return.

However, I strongly believe Minnesota will win, and with the price too high at -290, my advice is AVOID.

Against the spread

These appear to be two teams going in different directions. The Bears are beset with injuries and too many players uncertain in the COVID protocol. The Vikings should be well-rested since they’ve had 11 days in between games.

While nothing seems to ever come easy for Minnesota at Soldier Field and with so much at stake – a playoff spot and the jobs of the head coach and general manager – it needs to take advantage of playing a short-handed Bears squad. BET VIKINGS -6.5 (-110).

Over/Under

The O/U 44.5 is almost the perfect number for the total.

If the Bears are to win, they need to limit the Vikings to 20 points or less. The Vikings are capable of blowing out the Bears, which could make for a late comeback like the furious return the Steelers made vs. the Vikes in Week 14.

I believe the score will be close to this number and may require a late score to hit it, but both Minnesota’s offense and defense are capable of allowing those critical points to be scored. BET OVER 44.5 (-108).

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Chicago Bears at Green Bay Packers odds, picks and prediction

Analyzing Sunday’s Chicago Bears at Green Bay Packers odds and lines, with expert NFL picks, predictions and best bets.

The Chicago Bears (4-8) face the Green Bay Packers (9-3) on the road for an old NFC North rivalry on Sunday Night Football in Week 14. Kickoff is 8:20 p.m. ET at Lambeau Field. Below, we look at the Bears vs. Packers odds and lines, and make our best NFL picks, predictions and bets.

The Packers are coming off their bye week. They split their four games before the bye, beating the Los Angeles Rams and Seattle Seahawks and losing to the Minnesota Vikings and Kansas City Chiefs. QB Aaron Rodgers has thrown 23 touchdown passes this season and only 4 interceptions.

The Bears are struggling and have recorded six losses in their last seven games; the one win was a last-second victory over the Detroit Lions. They are coming off a 33-22 loss to the Arizona Cardinals in Week 13 and lost 24-14 to the Packers in Week 6.

Bears at Packers odds, spread and lines

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Money line: Bears +500 (bet $100 to win $500) | Packers -750 (bet $750 to win $100)
Against the spread (ATS): Bears +11.5 (-112) | Packers -11.5 (-108)
Over/Under (O/U): 42.5 (O: -112 | U: -108)

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Bears at Packers key injuries

Bears

DL Akiem Hicks (ankle) out
DE Mario Edwards Jr. (ribs) questionable
WR Marquise Goodwin (foot) doubtful
QB Andy Dalton (hand) doubtful

Packers

LT David Bakhtiari (knee) out
WR Randall Cobb (core) out — injured reserve
LB De’Vondre Campbell (illness) questionable

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Bears at Packers odds, lines, predictions and picks

Prediction

Packers 24, Bears 17

Money line

PASS on the money line as there is no value in betting more than seven times your return. A Bears win would make a big payout, but their only win since Oct. 10 was beating the Lions and Rodgers is 21-5 in 26 career starts against them.

Against the spread

The Bears are 4-8 ATS on the season and the Packers lead the NFL at 10-2 ATS. The Packers won by 10 points in the Week 6 meeting in Chicago but were only favored by 5.5 points in that game.

Division games are always tough and it’s hard to beat a team twice in a season. The Packers will almost certainly win this game, but I believe it will be a one-score game, even if Green Bay controls the clock.

Take the BEARS +11.5 (-112).

Over/Under

Both Green Bay and Chicago are 4-8 O/U on the season and combined for only 38 points in their first meeting.

The Packers’ last two games went Over the projected total, but seven straight games went Under before that.

Take UNDER 42.5 (-108).

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Arizona Cardinals at Chicago Bears odds, picks and prediction

Analyzing Sunday’s Arizona Cardinals at Chicago Bears odds and lines, with expert NFL picks, predictions and best bets.

Coming off the bye week, the Arizona Cardinals (9-2) face the Chicago Bears (4-7) on the road in Week 13. Kickoff is 1 p.m. ET at Soldier Field. Below, we look at the Cardinals vs. Bears odds and lines, and make our best NFL picks, predictions and bets.

The Cardinals are the No. 1 seed in the NFC, even after three games without QB Kyler Murray, who missed time with a high-ankle sprain. In his absence, QB Colt McCoy led them to a pair of road divisional wins over the San Francisco 49ers and Seattle Seahawks. The Cardinals are No. 5 in the NFL in scoring at 28.2 points per game and No. 4 in scoring defense, giving up only 18.4.

The Bears snapped a five-game losing streak in Week 12 with a 16-14 win over the winless Detroit Lions on Thanksgiving. They average only 16.3 points per game this season, the fourth-lowest average in the league.

Cardinals at Bears odds, spread and lines

Odds provided by Tipico Sportsbook; access USA TODAY Sports’ betting odds for a full list. Lines last updated Saturday at 7:30 a.m. ET.

Money line: Cardinals -380 (bet $380 to win $100) | Bears +290 (bet $100 to win $290)
Against the spread (ATS): Cardinals -7.5 (-105) | Bears +7.5 (-115)
Over/Under (O/U): 42.5 (O: -108 | U: -112)

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Cardinals at Bears key injuries

Cardinals

QB Kyler Murray (ankle) questionable
WR DeAndre Hopkins (hamstring) questionable
OL Justin Pugh (calf) questionable
CB Byron Murphy (foot)

Bears

DT Akiem Hicks (ankle) out
WR Marquise Goodwin (ribs, foot) out
RB Damien Williams (calf) out
QB Justin Fields (ribs) doubtful
WR Allen Robinson (hamstring) doubtful
LB Roquan Smith (hamstring) questionable

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Cardinals at Bears odds, lines, predictions and picks

Prediction

Cardinals 31, Bears 13

Money line

PASS on the money line. You can’t bet nearly four times your return.

The Cardinals are unbeaten on the road and have won every game by double digits. They have scored over 30 points in five of their six road games and no opponent has scored more than 20 in those games.

The Bears are just overmatched in this game, especially with the expected return of Murray to the Arizona lineup.

Against the spread

The Cardinals are 8-3 ATS this season but are a perfect 6-0 ATS on the road. As mentioned, they have not won a game by fewer than 10 points on the road this season.

The Bears, meanwhile, are 2-3 ATS at home. They are down two of the three top receivers, their starting quarterback and possibly three of their best defensive players. They are no match for the Cardinals.

Take the CARDINALS -7.5 (-105).

Over/Under

The Cardinals are 5-6 O/U this season, and the Bears are 3-8 O/U. However, you can basically count on 30 or more points for the Cardinals, which means the Bears won’t have to do much to get over this low projected total.

The Bears have scored at least 13 points in each of their last four games. That should be enough.

Take OVER 42.5 (-108).

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Chicago Bears at Detroit Lions odds, picks and prediction

Analyzing Thursday’s Chicago Bears at Detroit Lions odds and lines, with expert NFL picks, predictions and best bets.

The Chicago Bears (3-7) visit the Detroit Lions (0-9-1) in Week 12 for a Thanksgiving Day game at Ford Field. Kickoff is scheduled for 12:30 p.m. ET. Below, we look at the Bears vs. Lions odds and lines, and make our best NFL picks, predictions and bets.

The Bears enter this one with issues at quarterback, as QB Andy Dalton is back in there with rookie QB Justin Fields out with a rib injury. It also appears the end is here, or at least near, for head coach Matt Nagy, as reports have surfaced that he could be coaching his final game Thursday.

The Lions are winless, but they have been playing hard and coming awfully close to wins. Detroit fell to the Cleveland Browns last week by a 13-10 score despite starting QB Tim Boyle for the injured QB Jared Goff. It appears Goff is back this week for his first Thanksgiving Day start.

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Bears at Lions odds, spread and lines

Odds provided by Tipico Sportsbook; access USA TODAY Sports’ betting odds for a full list. Lines last updated Wednesday 12:39 p.m. ET.

Money line: Bears -165 (bet $165 to win $100) | Lions +133 (bet $100 to win $133)
Against the spread (ATS): Bears -3.5 (+105) | Lions +3.5 (-130)
Over/Under (O/U): 41.5 (O: -108 | U: -112)

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Bears at Lions key injuries

Bears

QB Justin Fields (ribs) doubtful
WR Darnell Mooney (foot) questionable
WR Allen Robinson II (hamstring) questionable
DT Akiem Hicks (ankle) questionable
FS Eddie Jackson (hamstring) questionable

Lions

QB Jared Goff (oblique) questionable
RB Jermar Jefferson (ankle) questionable
G Halapoulivaati Vaitai (concussion) questionable
DT Michael Brockers (knee) questionable
DE Trey Flowers (knee) questionable

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Bears at Lions odds, lines, predictions and picks

Prediction

Lions 22, Bears 18

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