Date: Sunday, January 5, 2025
Venue: Lambeau Field, Green Bay, WI
Broadcast: FOX
Betting Odds: Packers favored by (-9.5)
Over/Under Total: 41.5
- Odds source: Bovada Sportsbook
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The Chicago Bears (4-12) are set to travel to Lambeau Field this Sunday to face off against the Green Bay Packers (11-5). The Bovada oddsmakers have installed Chicago as 9.5-point underdogs, with the total points line at 41.5.
Entering this game, the Bears hold a record of 4-12 for the current season. Their most recent game ended in a defeat against the Seattle Seahawks, where they fell with a score of 34-17. D’Andre Swift led the Bears’ rushing attack with 12 carries for 53 yards, averaging 4.4 yards on the ground. D.J. Moore collected 54 yards on 6 receptions, averaging 9.0 yards per catch. Quarterback Caleb Williams completed 16 of 28 passes for 122 yards, posting a quarterback rating of 53, with one interception. Defensively, the Bears allowed the Seahawks to rush for 146 yards on 32 carries, an average of 4.6 yards per attempt. Through the air, they permitted 23 completions on 32 attempts for a total of 329 yards at a 71.9% completion rate. Overall, Chicago ran 51 plays for 179 total yards, with a rushing effort of 23 carries for 103 yards, achieving an average of 4.5 yards per carry.
When it comes to scoring, the Chicago Bears are averaging 17.9 points per game. Their ground game ranks 25th in the league with an average of 103.2 rushing yards per game. Over the entire season, the Bears have totaled 4,596 yards of offense, registering 162 first downs while committing 103 penalties that cost them 822 yards. They have turned the ball over 14 times this year (6 interceptions and 8 fumbles), and managed to record 19 passing touchdowns alongside 12 rushing touchdowns.
Defensively, the Bears are ranked 12th in the NFL, allowing 21.8 points per game. They permit an average of 4.7 rushing yards per attempt and 133.4 rushing yards per game, allowing a cumulative total of 2,134 yards on the ground over 16 games. In passing defense, Chicago has allowed 3,521 yards, placing them 18th in the league, with an average of 220.1 passing yards surrendered per game and a completion percentage against of 64.4%. In total, they concede 353.4 yards per game, putting them 25th in the NFL, with 17 touchdowns allowed through the air and 18 on the ground.
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The Green Bay Packers arrive at this clash with an 11-5 record. Most recently, the Packers celebrated a commanding victory, defeating the Minnesota Vikings 34-0. Quarterback Jordan Love threw for 185 yards, completing 19 of 30 passes and earning a passer rating of 91.7, with one touchdown and no interceptions. His average yards per attempt stood at 6.2. Romeo Doubs was a key target, securing 7 receptions for 58 yards, averaging 8.3 yards per catch. Running back Josh Jacobs recorded 69 yards on 17 carries, averaging 4.1 yards per attempt. In total, the Packers racked up 271 yards on 54 plays, averaging 5.0 yards per play, with their rushing game accounting for 104 yards on 24 carries (4.3 yds per attempt). On defense, they allowed the Vikings 67 rushing yards on 20 attempts (3.4 yds per carry) and held them to a 50.0% completion rate, conceding 129 yards on 15 passing completions out of 30 attempts.
The Green Bay Packers boast a robust offensive average of 371.0 yards per game, ranking them 6th overall among NFL teams. On the ground, they are averaging 144.6 rushing yards per game, totaling 2,313 rushing yards throughout the season. With regards to penalties, the Packers have been flagged 107 times for 791 yards, placing them 10th overall in terms of mistakes made. They have also thrown for 3,623 yards this season, translating to an average of 226.4 passing yards per game, which ranks them 12th in the NFL. In terms of scoring, the Packers rank 8th in the league with an impressive average of 27.4 points per game.
Defensively, the Packers allow 19.6 points per game, placing them 6th in the league. They have surrendered 22 touchdowns through the air, granting an average of 219.8 passing yards per game, ranking them 17th overall. On the ground, they have allowed 1,606 rushing yards (100.4 yards per game) and 12 rushing touchdowns this season. Their defense has been on the field for 979 plays, ranking them 12th in the NFL while forcing 29 takeaways (13 fumble recoveries and 16 interceptions) during the season.
Free Prediction: Bet on the Bears (+9.5)
