2013 NFL Week 17 Packers vs. Bears Picks & Predictions
By Anthony Rome
CHICAGO, IL (The Spread) – Will the Bears cover as a home favorite today versus the Packers in the de facto NFC title game today at 4:25PM ET?
NFL Odds: According to oddsmakers from online sports book Bovada.lv, the Packers are 3-point favorites versus the Bears, while the over/under total is currently sitting at 53 points. Green Bay is 7-7 on the year and 3-4 on the road, while Chicago is 8-7 overall and 5-2 at home.
Line Movement: The Packers opened as 3-point favorites as soon as it was reported that Aaron Rodgers would start under center. The total has also stayed at 53 after opening at that same number.
Public Betting: Of the wagers currently placed on this game, 69% of NFL public bettors currently favor the Packers. This information is subject to change leading up to kickoff, however, so make sure you click on the link provided for the most up-to-date NFL public betting numbers.
KEY NFL BETTING TRENDS: The Packers are 5-1 against the spread in their last six games versus the Bears and 5-1 ATS in their last six trips to Chicago. The favorite is also 5-1 ATS in the last five meetings while the road team is 5-2 ATS in the last seven meetings. The Bears, meanwhile, are 1-5 against the number in their last six games versus a team with a losing record, 1-7-1 ATS in their last nine home games and 1-7 ATS in their last eight games versus NFC North opponents.
2013 NFL WEEK 17 FREE PICK: GREEN BAY PACKERS -3