The Green Bay Packers (9-4-1) and Chicago Bears (10-4) meet in Week 16 NFL action on Saturday, December 20. 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 1.5-point favorites over the Packers on the spread (Bears -1.5; -115), with the over/under set at 46.5 total points. Chicago is a -130 favorite to win on the moneyline, while Green Bay is +110 to pull off the upset.
Let's get into my Week 16 preview and Packers vs Bears prediction for tonight's NFC North battle.
Packers vs Bears Prediction
- Packers vs Bears pick: Over 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 |
+1.5 -105 | 46.5 -110o / -110u | +110 |
| Bears Odds | ||
|---|---|---|
| Spread | Total | Moneyline |
-1.5 -115 | 46.5 -110o / -110u | -130 |
Packers vs Bears NFL Week 16 Preview
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 Prediction, 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 46.5 (-110)
Spread
I'm not betting either side of the spread in this game.
Moneyline
No play on the moneyline.
Over/Under
My Bears vs Packers betting prediction is on the over.
Packers vs Bears Betting Trends
