Packers vs. Bears Picks & Spreads
NFC North rivals heading in different directions will meet in Week 14 when the Chicago Bears host the Green Bay Packers at 1:00PM ET on Sunday.
The Packers defeated the Ravens 27-14 as a 3.5-point favorite in Week 13, while the combined score went under the posted total of 43 points. Aaron Rodgers went 26-of-40 for 263 yards with three touchdowns and two interceptions in the win.
The Bears beat the Rams 17-9 as a 9-point favorite in Week 13, while the combined score fell under the posted total of 41 points. Matt Forte rushed for 91 yards and a touchdown on 24 carries for the Bears, while Jay Cutler passed for 142 yards with a touchdown in the win.
Oddsmakrs from online sports book SBGGLOBAL.com have made the Packers 4-point favorites over the Bears in Week 14. The over/under total for Sunday’s matchup has been set at 41 points.
The trends favor the Packers in this matchup. Green Bay is 4-2 against the spread in its last six games on the road, while Chicago is 0-5 in its last five games. The Bears are also 2-8 against the number in their last 10 games when playing at home against Green Bay.
Forget the trends – the Bears are due. These are two teams that are familiar with each other and the public is moving the line perfectly in Chicago’s favor. Green Bay has been hot, but this was also a team that lost on the road to the Bucs. They’re also coming off a short week and a big win against the Ravens; the Bears will capitalize in frigid Chicago weather.
Our free pick prediction for this game is the Bears +4 and the under. We expect a knock down, drag down defensive fight.
Our NFL Week 14 Free Pick for this matchup is: CHICAGO BEARS +4 and UNDER 41.
Packers vs. Bears Current Odds
113 Green Bay Packers –4 (-220 moneyline) Over 41
114 Chicago Bears +4 (+180 moneyline) Under 41
NFL Week 14 Betting Trends
Green Bay is 4-2 ATS in its last 6 games when playing Chicago
Green Bay is 3-6 SU in its last 9 games when playing Chicago
Chicago is 0-5 ATS in its last 5 games
Chicago is 1-4 SU in its last 5 games
NFL Week 14 Injury Report
GREEN BAY
[CB] 09/06/2009 - Pat Lee IR ( Knee )
[DT] 09/05/2009 - Justin Harrell IR ( Back )
[WR] 10/26/2009 - Brett Swain IR ( Knee )
[C] 11/07/2009 - Jason Spitz IR ( Back )
[KR/CB] 10/06/2009 - Will Blackmon IR ( Knee )
[RB] 10/21/2009 - DeShawn Wynn IR ( Knee )
[OLB] 11/23/2009 - Aaron Kampman IR ( Knee )
[OT] 12/07/2009 - Allen Barbre "?" Sunday vs. Chicago ( Ankle )
[CB] 11/22/2009 - Al Harris IR ( Knee )
[LB] 12/05/2009 - Jeremy Thompson out indefinitely ( Neck )
[TE] 12/10/2009 - Jermichael Finley is upgraded to probable Sunday vs. Chicago ( Knee )
[DT] 12/08/2009 - Ryan Pickett "?" Sunday vs. Chicago ( Hamstring )
[NT] 12/10/2009 - BJ Raji is upgraded to probable Sunday vs. Chicago ( Ankle )
[LB] 12/10/2009 - Nick Barnett is upgraded to probable Sunday vs. Chicago ( Knee )
[DL] 12/09/2009 - Johnny Jolly "?" Sunday vs. Chicago ( Knee )
[DL] 12/09/2009 - Cullen Jenkins "?" Sunday vs. Chicago ( Hamstring )
[CB] 12/11/2009 - Charles Woodson "?" Sunday vs. Chicago ( Shoulder )
CHICAGO
[RB] 09/06/2009 - Kevin Jones IR ( Ankle )
[LB] 09/14/2009 - Brian Urlacher IR ( Wrist )
[DE] 09/06/2009 - Henry Melton IR ( Ankle )
[LB] 10/21/2009 - Pisa Tinoisamoa IR ( Knee )
[TE] 12/06/2009 - Desmond Clark "?" Sunday vs. Green Bay ( Neck )
[LT] 12/09/2009 - Orlando Pace is upgraded to probable Sunday vs. Green Bay ( Groin )
[LB] 12/09/2009 - Lance Briggs is upgraded to probable Sunday vs. Green Bay ( Knee )
[DE] 12/06/2009 - Gaines Adams "?" Sunday vs. Green Bay ( None )
[WR] 12/10/2009 - Devin Hester "?" Sunday vs. Green Bay ( Calf )
[QB] 12/07/2009 - Jay Cutler probable Sunday vs. Green Bay ( Hand )
[RB] 12/08/2009 - Matt Forte probable Sunday vs. Green Bay ( Hand )
[RB] 12/08/2009 - Garrett Wolfe out for season ( Kidney )
[RB] 12/09/2009 - Kahlil Bell "?" Sunday vs. Green Bay ( Ribs )
[LB] 12/10/2009 - Hunter Hillenmeyer is upgraded to probable Sunday vs. Green Bay ( Groin )
[DT] 12/10/2009 - Tommie Harris is upgraded to probable Sunday vs. Green Bay ( Knee )
[DT] 12/11/2009 - Israel Idonije probable Sunday vs. Green Bay ( Knee )