The Chicago Bears are still in the playoff hunt; they need a win tonight to tie Minnesota in the NFC North, while the Green Bay Packers can only play spoilers. The Chicago Bears (8-6) host the Green Bay Packers (5-9), at Soldier Field for some bone chilling Monday Night Football. The Packers beat the Bears 37-3 at home in Week 11. NFL oddsmakers at Sportsbook.com have the Bears as -4 1/2 point home favs over the Packers with the over/under set at 40 points. Get your Chicago Bears vs Green Bay Packers Monday Night Football Pick in now at Sportsbook.com
The Bears lost to the Jags 16-20 on the road in Week 15. QB Kyle Orton made 24 of 40 passes for 172 yards with one touchdown run and two interceptions; he has 15 touchdown passes for 2,593 yards with 10 interceptions in 13 starts. Their top rusher on the day was RB Matt Forte with 11 carries for 34 yards with one touchdown. Their top receiver on the day was WR Devin Hester with four catches for 46 yards. The Bears are averaging 23.6 ppg and they give up an average 21.6 ppg. At home they are 4-2 SU where they average 26.7 ppg and they give up an average 23.7 ppg. Their overall offense is ranked 26th in the league averaging 302 yards a game, no thanks to their 21st ranked running game that’s good for 108 yards per-game. Their passing game sits poorly ranked 22nd in the league averaging 193 yards a game. RB Matt Forte leads the Bears with 11 touchdowns. Their overall defense is ranked 14th in the league allowing 326 yards per-game, thanks to their 7th ranked rush defense that allows 93 yards a game, they are bad against the pass with a 28th ranked pass defense that gives up an average 233 yards per-game. The Bears are 6-6-2 ATS and 6-8 over/under.
The Packers lost to the Saints 27-24 at home in Week 15. QB Aaron Rogers made 20 of 32 passes for 278 yards with one touchdown pass with one interception; he has 23 touchdown passes for 3,470 yards with 12 interceptions in 14 starts. Their top rusher on the day was RB Ryan Grant with 21 carries for 56 yards. Their top receiver on the day was WR James Jones with four catches for 132 yards, while WR Greg Jennings added a touchdown. The Packers are averaging 26.5 ppg and they give up an average 24.2 ppg. On the road they are 2-5 SU where they average 26.3 ppg and they give up an average 27.1 ppg. Their overall offense is ranked 11th in the league averaging 343 yards a game, thanks to their 9th ranked passing game that’s good for 234 yards per-game. Their running game sits averagely ranked 19th in the league averaging 109 yards a game. WR Greg Jennings leads the Packers with eight touchdowns. Their overall defense is ranked 24th in the league allowing 344 yards per-game, thanks to their 13th ranked pass defense that allows 206 yards a game, they are bad against the rush with a 27th ranked rush defense that gives up an average 138 yards per-game. The Packers are 7-7 ATS and 8-5 over/under.
Recent Trends to Consider:
- Packers are 7-2 ATS in their last 9 meetings in Chicago.
- Packers are 5-0 ATS in their last 5 vs. NFC North.
- Packers are 4-1 ATS in their last 5 games as an underdog of 3.5-10.0.
- Packers are 4-1 ATS in their last 5 games as an underdog.
- Packers are 4-1-1 ATS in their last 6 games as a road underdog of 3.5-10.0.
- Bears are 4-9-1 ATS in their last 14 games as a home favorite.
- Bears are 2-6-1 ATS in their last 9 home games vs. a team with a losing road record.
- Bears are 1-4 ATS in their last 5 games as a home favorite of 3.5-10.0.
- Bears are 0-4-1 ATS in their last 5 games following a S.U. win.
- Over is 17-4 in Bears last 21 games as a home favorite.
- Over is 9-2-1 in Packers last 12 road games.
Chicago Bears vs Green Bay Packers Monday Night Football Pick
When: Mon, Dec 22, 2008 8:15 PM ET
Line: Sportsbook.com
Pick: Packers +4 ½
Point-Spreads.com Chicago Bears vs Green Bay Packers Monday Night Football Pick- Packers +4 ½
The Bottom Line: The bad weather is going to force both teams to run the ball, but leave it up to Aaron Rogers to use his ninth ranked pass game unexpectedly. Go Packers! Get your Chicago Bears vs Green Bay Packers Monday Night Football Pick in now at Sportsbook.com and receive a 10% sign-up bonus on your initial deposit!
