We are only a couple of weeks before the start of the NFL season. The Bears vs Packers rivalry is one of the oldest rivalries in the league. Thus, here are our betting picks and predictions for the Chicago Bears versus Green Bay Packers Week 1 matchup.
Both Chicago and Green Bay are rebuilding. Packers rookie quarterback Jordan Love is in unfamiliar territory as the starter. On the other hand, the Bears’ quarterback situation is more secure after numerous high-profile summer additions.
Betting Analysis and Predictions
Chicago’s passing offense was the poorest in the league in 2022, averaging just 130.5 yards per game despite the team’s familiarity with Fields. It was over 30 yards less than the next-worst passing offense.
According to sports betting news reports, the Bears have taken steps in the right direction by acquiring wide receiver D.J. Moore through trade and first-round draft pick offensive lineman Darnell Wright.
Aaron Rodgers’ trade request simplified the Packers’ choice to start Love. Neither Rodgers nor Brett Favre, two Hall of Fame quarterbacks, will start for the first time in 30 years.
According to football betting reports, the Packers have not given Love many playing time opportunities since choosing him. The Utah State grad has only attempted 83 passes in his whole career. He has completed 60.2% of his passes on 83 attempts and has thrown 3 TD passes while only picking off one. He’s got good velocity on the ball when he plays, but in the two games when Love attempted ten or more throws, he only completed 56.9 percent of them and had a QBR of 35.
Despite the significance of passing in today’s NFL, the ground war might be decisive in Week 1.
Bears vs Packers Betting Picks
Game time: September 10, 2023 at 1:00 PM ET
Bet on the Chicago Bears at -2.5
Jordan Love, quarterback for the Packers, has been in the NFL for four years and played in 10 games (often in limited capacity), but this is his first significant action. He will have to face a Bears team out for revenge after being abused by Aaron Rodgers on the road at Soldier Field. Thus, sports betting odds are in favor of the Bears.
