Week 13 is upon us, which means that the battle for playoff spots is very much in the heating up phase. For the teams below the playoff line right now, the margin for error is becoming slimmer with each passing game, to the point where it is now only a mater of time before we start seeing teams officially eliminated from playoff contention. We might even see that start happening this weekend, but even if it doesn’t, the season projections for a number of teams looks bleak. You could definitely add both Chicago and Green Bay to that list, as they are well off the pace in the NFC and looking set to miss the postseason. Still, a win here keeps hope alive for now, and it’s always tough to know which way things will go in a divisional matchup. The Packers come into this one as a 4-point road favorite, with the point total set at 43 ½. Check out odds, analysis, and a free pick for Packers versus Bears so you can get ready to bet against the NFL Lines. 

NFL Week 13 Betting Preview for Green Bay Packers at Chicago

Green Bay vs Chicago Odds and Match Info

• When: Sunday, Dec 4 at 1 PM EST
• Where: Soldier Field, Chicago
• TV: FOX

Why bet on the Green Bay Packers

Prior to the start of the season, the Packers were seen by many as a shoo-in to win the division and head back to the playoffs. The division title and the postseason are now looking to be well out of reach, with the Packers sitting at 4-8 on the year. To make matters worse, it also looks like they might be ready to shut down Aaron Rodgers, who is dealing with several injuries right now. With the season all but gone, it might not be a bad idea to give some reps to backup QB, Jordan Love, as he looked solid when he took over from Rodgers last weekend. While the Packers are just 1-7 SU in their last 8 games, they are 7-0 in their last 7 meetings with the Bears. On the road versus Chicago, they are 11-1 SU in their last 12. They have also covered in each of their last 7 against the Bears.

Why bet on the Chicago Bears

Things have gone off the rails pretty quickly for the Bears, who are 3-9 on the season and come into this one on a 5-game losing skid. Other than their loss to the Jets last weekend, where they managed just 10 points, the offense has been working well in those losses, but the defense has simply not been holding up their end of the bargain. What that means is that the Bears have been a very good OVER bet, with each of their last 6 games going that route. It is, in fact, probably the only way I would consider betting on them at the moment. Beside their failure to win and cover against the Packers, the same is true overall, with Chicago covering just once in their last 5 games.

Expert Pick and Final Score Prediction

I don’t think it really matters who the Packers start this weekend as their QB, as I think the outcome will still be the same. I like Green Bay to win and cover, but the wager that I will almost certainly be making here in on the OVER.

NFL Week 13 Betting: Green Bay Packers 30 Chicago Bears 24

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