Welcome to week 18 of the 2023/24 NFL regular season! It seems incredible that we have already reached the last round, but here we are.
With the playoffs just around the corner, the teams are playing everything for everything to ensure a place in the big party. This week, we’ll see some intense matchups as this is the last dance for many in their quest to reach the ultimate goal: the Super Bowl championship.
There are fewer spots left for the postseason in general and the Wild Cards, so the teams that still have a chance to advance to the next phase will give everything in every play to achieve their mission.
Now, one of the games we will have this last week of the NFL regular season will be between the Green Bay Packers and the Chicago Bears, two teams that have improved a lot compared to the last campaign.
When:
Sunday, January 7 at 04:25 PM ET at Lambeau Field
Moneyline odds:
Packers 1.61
Bears 2.33
Where Can I Watch it?
NFL Network, ESPN, and CBS
Why Bet on the Packers?
The Packers come into this game with the firm conviction of getting a victory to ensure their passage to the postseason.
Led by Jordan Love and a high-powered offense, the Packers have found success through their ability to make big plays at critical moments. The young quarterback has made a smooth transition to first choice, establishing, alongside CJ Stroud, as one of the pleasant surprises of this campaign. Love is just 150 passing yards shy of the 4000 mark in the season and has a 63.1% success rate in his passes. However, his standout statistic is the TD passes, as he has just two less than the best in the league, Dak Prescott.
However, the Bears’ defense will pose a significant challenge to their strikers, with several stars leading the way.
Green Bay has multiple chances to make the playoffs, but a win over the Chicago Bears guarantees them a spot in the postseason. In case of not winning, they would have to wait for Seattle to lose or tie and Tampa Bay to lose in the hypothetical scenario of a tie. They would also be eligible if Minnesota, Seattle, Tampa Bay, and New Orleans lost or drew.
Why Bet on the Bears?
On the other hand, for the Bears, this game represents a last-ditch effort to save their season and close the campaign on the right foot. With a 7-9 record, the Bears have struggled to find consistent success this season, but have shown flashes of brilliance throughout the year.
A victory against the Packers would help the team to have the necessary morale to face, undoubtedly, a dead season that may be full of changes.
The Chicago Bears come into this game on the back of two consecutive wins, the last of them being against the Atlanta Falcons by 37-17. In this game, Justin Fields showed his best face, as he was way above his rival in all senses. He completed 100 passing yards more, had a much better efficiency in passing with more attempts, and had a pass for a TD.
The good news for this team is that this small win streak can give them hope. There have been many teams that have carried their good late-season form to the next one in recent times, like the Lions and Jaguars, so they should cheer for the next chance and try to beat the Packers to keep on track.
Final Betting Analysis: Green Bay Packers vs. Chicago Bears
This matchup has occurred in a total of 207 opportunities in the history of the NFL, and at this time, we have the Packers lead the series with 106 wins. On the other hand, the Bears have accumulated 95 wins, while six games have ended with a draw on the scoreboard.
At 1XBET, we can see that there is a Moneyline that favors the Green Bay Packers at 1.61, while the Chicago Bears start at 2.33.
For this game, our prediction is a win for the Green Bay Packers.
Look for a win in the Packers’ Moneyline. For example, if you put $100 on them at 1.61, you’ll see a $61.00 success with a total payout of $161.00.
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