Packers vs. Bears Betting Trends
(The Spread) – While most bettors expect a shootout between the Green Bay Packers and Chicago Bears this Sunday, the latest trends indicate that the 2011 NFC Championship Game could be a low-scoring affair.
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Oddsmakers from online sports book Sportsbook.com have made the Bears a 3.5-point home underdog against the Packers on Sunday. The over/under total for this game is currently 43.5 points.
Packers Trends: Green Bay is 5-1 against the spread in its last six games on grass and 4-1 versus a team with a winning record. The Packers are also 4-1 against the spread in their last five games overall, 5-2 ATS in their last seven road games and 7-3 in their last 10 games against the NFC.
Bears Trends: Chicago is 4-0 against the number in its last four games in January and 4-0 ATS in its last four games overall. The Bears are 5-1 ATS in their last six versus the NFC and 4-1 ATS in their last five home games. They’re 4-1 ATS in their last five games versus the NFC North and 4-1 in their last five games as an underdog.
According to latest NFL trends, the under is 6-0 in the last six meetings between these two teams and 5-1 in the last six games in Chicago. The Packers are also 9-3 ATS in their last 12 games against the Bears in Chicago.
Aaron Rodgers threw for 336 yards and accounted for four total touchdowns in a 48-21 over the hapless Falcons last Saturday night in Atlanta. Greg Jennings also finished with 101 receiving yards.
In a 35-24 win over the Seahawks on Sunday, Jay Cutler threw for 274 yards and two touchdowns while also rushing for two scores. Tight end Greg Olsen racked up 113 receiving yards and a touchdown on the Bears’ third offensive possession.
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