Bears vs Packers Prediction, Odds & Best Prop Bets: NFL, Week 18
Bears vs Packers Prediction, Odds & Best Prop Bets: NFL, Week 18

The Chicago Bears (8-6) visit Lambeau Field to take on the Green Bay Packers (8-8) on Jan. 7. Kickoff is scheduled for 4:25pm EST in Green Bay, WI.

The Packers are betting favorites in this Week 18 matchup, with the spread sitting at -3 (-115).

The Bears vs. Packers Over/Under is 44 total points for the game.

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Bears vs. Packers Prediction

The winning team model predicts the Packers will win this Week 18 game with 59.1% confidence, based on game simulations, player injuries, offensive & defensive matchups and recent game results.

Based on recent against-the-spread trends, the model predicts the Bears will cover the spread with 59.8% confidence.


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Best Bears Player Prop Bets Today

We’ve highlighted some favorite NFL player prop bets for Bears players this Week 18 game, looking at profitable historical betting trends:

  • Justin Fields has hit the Rushing Yards Over in 12 of his last 13 games (+10.80 Units / 73% ROI)
  • Justin Fields has hit the Pass Attempts Under in his last 6 away games (+6.00 Units / 72% ROI)
  • Cole Kmet has hit the Receptions Over in 6 of his last 7 games (+5.95 Units / 74% ROI)
  • Darnell Mooney has hit the Receiving Yards Over in 7 of his last 8 games (+5.80 Units / 66% ROI)
  • Justin Fields has hit the Passing Yards Under in 7 of his last 8 games (+5.55 Units / 54% ROI)

Best Packers Player Prop Best Bets Today

And here are some top NFL player prop bets for Packers players for this matchup, looking at profitable historical betting trends:

  • Christian Watson has hit the Longest Reception Under in 9 of his last 11 games (+6.55 Units / 48% ROI)
  • Romeo Doubs has hit the Receptions Under in 7 of his last 8 games (+5.95 Units / 44% ROI)
  • A.J. Dillon has hit the Longest Reception Under in 8 of his last 10 games (+5.35 Units / 41% ROI)
  • A.J. Dillon has hit the Rushing Yards Under in 6 of his last 7 games at home (+4.75 Units / 56% ROI)
  • A.J. Dillon has hit the Receiving Yards Under in 7 of his last 9 games at home (+4.50 Units / 40% ROI)

  • The Chicago Bears have hit the 2Q Game Total Over in 7 of their last 8 away games (+6.00 Units / 65% ROI)
  • The Chicago Bears have scored first in 5 of their last 6 away games (+5.45 Units / 91% ROI)
  • The Chicago Bears have covered the 1Q Spread in 7 of their last 9 away games (+4.50 Units / 38% ROI)
  • The Chicago Bears have hit the 1H Game Total Over in 12 of their last 20 games (+4.40 Units / 20% ROI)
  • The Chicago Bears have covered the 1H Spread in 5 of their last 6 away games (+3.80 Units / 57% ROI)

  • The Green Bay Packers have hit the 1H Moneyline in 12 of their last 20 games (+6.75 Units / 25% ROI)
  • The Green Bay Packers have hit the 1Q Moneyline in 11 of their last 19 games (+5.65 Units / 24% ROI)
  • The Green Bay Packers have covered the 2H Spread in 11 of their last 17 games (+4.95 Units / 26% ROI)
  • The Green Bay Packers have covered the 3Q Spread in 11 of their last 17 games (+4.75 Units / 21% ROI)
  • The Green Bay Packers have hit the 3Q Game Total Over in 11 of their last 17 games (+4.70 Units / 25% ROI)

Bears Against the Spread (ATS) Record

Against the spread this NFL season, the Bears went 8-6 (+1.5 Units / 8.47% ROI).

  • Bears are 7-9 when betting on the Moneyline for -0.15 Units / -0.8% ROI
  • Bears are 9-7 when betting the Over for +1.3 Units / 7.39% ROI
  • Bears are 7-9 when betting the Under for -2.9 Units / ROI

Packers Against the Spread (ATS) Record

Against the spread this NFL season, the Packers went 8-8 (-0.8 Units / -4.52% ROI).

  • Packers are 8-8 when betting on the Moneyline for +1.4 Units / 6.81% ROI
  • Packers are 10-6 when betting the Over for +3.4 Units / 19.32% ROI
  • Packers are 6-10 when betting the Under for -5 Units / -28.41% ROI

Chicago Bears: Keys to the Game vs. the Green Bay Packers

The Bears are 6-1 (.857) when not throwing an interception this season — 7th-best in NFL. The Packers have intercepted 7 passes this season — T-2nd-fewest in NFL.

The Bears are 3-12 (.200) when within 7 points at the two minute warning since the 2022 season — worst in NFL; League Avg: .496.

The Bears are 3-1 (.750) vs top 10 run offenses this season — 3rd-best in NFL; League Avg: .406.

The Bears were 1-7 (.125) when within 7 points at the two minute warning in the 2022 season — 2nd-worst in NFL; League Avg: .492.

Green Bay Packers: Keys to the Game vs. the Chicago Bears

The Packers are 1-6 (.143) when throwing at least 1 interception this season — T-5th-worst in NFL. The Bears have intercepted 22 passes this season — most in NFL.

The Packers are 3-1 (.750) vs top 10 pass defenses this season — T-2nd-best in NFL; League Avg: .444.

The Packers are winless (0-5) when having a TO margin of -2 or worse since the 2022 season — T-worst in NFL; League Avg: .121.

The Packers are 2-2 (.500) when not forcing a turnover this season — T-6th-best in NFL; League Avg: .265.

Additional Matchup Notes for Chicago Bears vs. Green Bay Packers

  
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