Packers vs Bears Odds, Trends & Spreads

Packers vs. Bears Spread

The Green Bay Packers and the Chicago Bears have met each other since 1921. In their 202 matches, the Bears have lost to the Packers 101 times.

As the 2021 NFL regular season begins, will the Chicago Bears outplay the Green Bay Packers?

Packers vs. Bears: All-Time Series

The 1920s

The Chicago Bears won the 1921 league title. Defeating the Bears eight years later, the Green Bay Packers won their first championship game.

The 1930s

During the 1930s, the Bears won two championships, while the Packers won four. This decade was also infamous for the only scoreless Packer-Bears matchup on September 25, 1932.

The 1940s

The Chicago Bears won four championships during the 1940s. However, the more remarkable feat was losing only four times in their 21-game series against the Packers.

The 1950s

The Bears were still the dominant group during this decade. They lost to Green Bay only five times in their 20 matchups. The highest score in the Packer-Bears rivalry happened on November 6, 1955. Both NFL teams had a combined score of 83 points.

The 1960s

The 1960s belonged to Green Bay. In this decade, the Packers won three championships and two Super Bowls. They also lost to Chicago only five times in their 20-game series.

The 1970s

The Bears drafted running back Walter Payton in the first round of the 1975 NFL Draft. Payton immediately made an impact. With his help, the Bears only lost twice to the Packers between 1975 and 1979.

The 1980s

The Chicago Bears won the Super Bowl XX championship. They also won eight consecutive games against Green Bay between 1985 and 1988.

The 1990s

The Green Bay Packers had Brett Favre as their quarterback. The promising QB led the Packers to their ten-game winning streak during the 1994 NFL season. Green Bay also won Super Bowl XXXI against the New England Patriots on January 26, 1997.

The 2000s

The Packers constantly beat Chicago in the first half of the decade. Still, it was the Bears who advanced to Super Bowl XLI. Unfortunately, they lost to the Indianapolis Colts in February 2007.

The 2010s

The Packers won Super Bowl XLV on February 6, 2011. They also appeared in several conference and division title games. On the contrary, the Bears had four different head coaches during this decade. Chicago also won only four times out of their 21 matchups against Green Bay.

The Decade’s Highlight

On December 16, 2018, Chicago sacked Green Bay’s quarterback Aaron Rodgers five times. The Bears made their way to clinch the NFC North title for the first time in eight years.

Packers-Bears Matchups: 2020s

The Chicago Bears lost to the Packers during the 2020 regular season. Still, the Bears made it to the playoffs.

Packers vs. Bears: Stats Last Season

Packers-Bears: NFL Week 17 Matchup

Green Bay’s three-time MVP Aaron Rodgers showed his ability to lead the best offense in the 2020 NFL season. The Packers defeated the Chicago Bears 35-16 in Week 17 at Soldier Field.

Although offensive tackle David Bakhtiari didn’t play due to a knee injury, the Packers clinched the top seed in the NFC playoffs. Their standings improved to 13-3, and they also secured a home-field advantage.

On the other hand, the Bears fell to 8-8 but still entered the playoffs because the Rams defeated the Cardinals. The NFC playoffs ran through Lambeau Field for the first time since 2011.

Aside from Aaron Rodgers, Green Bay’s Davante Adams also cemented his 2020 campaign as one of the best receivers in the league.

Adams surpassed his team’s mark for reception in a single season (113). He also became the fifth wide receiver in NFL history with 18 touchdown catches.

Adams finished the 2020 season with 18 TDS, 115 receptions, and 1,374 receiving yards in 14 games.

The Green Bay Packers also got 11 carries for 42 yards and a touchdown from Aaron Jones. Meanwhile, Chicago’s QB Mitchell Trubisky completed 33-of-42 for 252 yards with an interception for an 81.7 rating.

Meanwhile, the Bears’ RB David Montgomery had 22 carries for 69 yards and a touchdown. He also added nine catches for 63 yards.

Packers vs. Bears: Betting Trends

Betting Lines and Trends for Packers-Bears

Packers vs. Bears: NFL Week 17 Matchup

  • Green Bay was a 5.5 point favorite.
  • The total game was set at 50.5 points.
  • The Packers were a -245 moneyline favorite, while the Bears were +200 on the moneyline.
  • Packers vs. Bears spread: Packers -4

Green Bay

  • The Packers were 5-0 straight up in their last five games.
  • They were 15-5 against the spread in their previous 20 matches against the Bears.
  • The total score went “over” in four of the Packers’ last five games against an opponent in the NFC North division.

Chicago

  • The Bears were 3-6 straight up in their last nine games.
  • They were 2-6 against the spread in their previous eight matches against an opponent in the NFC North division.
  • The total (over/under) fell “under” in 14 of the Bears’ last 18 games at home.

How to Bet

For the 2021 NFL season, you can bet on the moneyline if you think either the Packers or the Bears can win outright. Check the Packers-Bears odds here to help you decide.

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  8. Tennessee Titans
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  11. Los Angeles Rams
  12. San Francisco 49ers
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  14. Baltimore Ravens
  15. New York Giants
  16. Carolina Panthers
  17. Cleveland Browns
  18. Cincinnati Bengals
  19. Pittsburgh Steelers
  20. Tampa Bay Buccaneers

Packers-Bears FAQs

  1. Who won in the first Packers-Bears matchup?

The Green Bay Packers and the Chicago Bears first met on November 27, 1921. The Bears defeated the Packers, 20-0.

  1. How many times did the Packers and the Bears meet during the NFL postseason?

The Packers and the Bears met twice during the postseason.

  1. Are there any Bears-Packers games that resulted in a tie?

Yes. The two NFL football teams have also tied six times during their game series.