Green Bay Packers vs Chicago Bears Prediction, Preview and Odds - 12/20/2025

by Rod Pearson

Tuesday, Dec 16, 2025
Game Time: 8:20 pm ET, Saturday, December 20, 2025
Venue:  Soldier Field, Chicago, IL 
Where to Watch:  FOX


Opening Odds at USA Sportsbooks

DraftKings:  Point Spread:  Packers -1.5, Bears +1.5; Over/Under:  46.5 points
Bet365:  Point Spread:  Packers -1, Bears +1; Over/Under:  46.5 points
BetMGM:  Point Spread:  Packers -1.5, Bears +1.5; Over/Under:  46.5 points

Season Record

Green Bay Packers:  9-4-1 (2nd place, NFC North)
Chicago Bears:  10-4 (1st place, NFC North)

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Green Bay Packers:  lost their last game on the road against the Denver Broncos 34-26.
Chicago Bears:  won their last game at home against the Cleveland Browns 31-3.


Green Bay Packers vs Chicago Bears Preview and Analysis


The Packers are entering this game with a 9-4-1 record overall and they have a 4-0 record in their divisional games too. They are 5-2 in their home games, 4-2-1 in their road games, and they are also 0-0 in their neutral site games this season, but they will be on the road for this game. They lost their last game against the Denver Broncos 34-26. Jordan Love was the starting QB and he completed 24/40 passes for 276 passing yards, 1 touchdown, and 2 interceptions. Josh Jacobs led the team in rushing yards with 73 and 1 TD. Jayden Reed led the receivers with 55 receiving yards on 5 receptions. Edgerrin Cooper led the defense in that game with 7 solo tackles and 1 assisted tackle while no one on the defense recorded a sack for them. No one on the defense came away with an interception for them in that one.
 
 
 
The Bears are entering this game with a 10-4 record overall and they have a 1-3 record in their divisional games too. They are 5-1 in their home games, 5-3 in their road games, and they are also 0-0 in their neutral site games this season, but they will be at home for this game. They won their last game against the Cleveland Browns 31-3. Caleb Williams was the starting QB and he completed 17/28 passes for 242 passing yards, 2 touchdowns, and 0 interceptions. D'Andre Swift led the team in rushing yards with 98 and 2 TDs. Luther Burden III led the receivers with 84 receiving yards on 6 receptions. T. J. Edwards led the defense in that game with 5 solo tackles and 4 assisted tackles while Austin Booker led the defense in sacks with 2. C. J. Gardner-Johnson, D'Marco Jackson, and Jaylon Johnson each came away with 1 interception for them in that one.


Packers vs Bears Prediction

The current betting odds have the Packers listed as a 1.5 point favorite in this game according to Draftkings Sportsbook. The Packers have looked really good in their games this season with their 9-4-1 record overall which has them right near the top of the NFC North. They have been a good road team too with their 4-2-1 road record this year. Meanwhile, the Bears have looked great in their games this season with their 10-4 record overall which has them right at the top of the NFC North. They have looked great on their home field too with their 5-1 home record this year. The Bears have looked a lot better as the season has gone on, Ben Johnson really putting his finger print on the team this year. They have a real chance to make the playoffs and win the division, but they have also had the benefit of a weaker schedule. They are off a 31-3 win over the Browns in their last one, but they have been beating up on bad teams all year and have struggled a lot more against the teams in their own division, going 1-3 in the NFC North so far. The Packers are off a 34-26 loss to the Broncos in their last one, but that loss was on the road against the team with the best record in the NFL at the moment, so the Packers will be looking to bounce back here since they were in that game against one of the best in the league. The Packers took a big hit losing Micah Parsons, but they still have one of the best defenses in the NFL and they have owned the NFC North this year with their 4-0 division record. The Bears are a really good team, but the Packers are the best team in this division and they are going to show why in this game as they retake the NFC North lead. The best way to place a bet here is on the Packers to cover the spread in this game. 

Packers Bears Prediction:  Our NFL Pick for Saturday, December 20, 2025 (8:20 pm ET start time) is Packers 24 Bears 20.
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NFL Betting Trends


Green Bay Packers: 3-8 ATS as a road favorite. 1-5 ATS off an upset loss as a favorite. 3-8 ATS vs. bad defensive teams who give up 24 or more points/game. 12-5 UNDER after 1 or more consecutive losses. 

Chicago Bears: 13-6 ATS in home games. 13-5 ATS after playing a game at home. 10-5 ATS when playing against a team with a winning record. 6-3 UNDER when playing against a good team (Win Pct. 60% to 75%).

Key Injuries


Green Bay Packers:  None.

Chicago Bears:  None.

Notable Quotes


“I told the guys, ‘Nobody is going to feel sorry for us.’ Everybody’s going to have to elevate their play.” - Matt LaFleur after his team’s loss against the Broncos in their last game. 


“I'd say 99% of the quarterbacks, you tell them, ‘Don’t even waste your time looking back there and trying to make that throw.' There's usually bad things that happen. And yet, he's got the ability to make that throw. DJ made a heck of a play there right on the back line, as well.” - Ben Johnson after his team’s win against the Browns in their last game. 


Starting Lineups


Green Bay Packers
WR Watson, Christian
WR Doubs, Romeo
WR Reed, Jayden
TE Musgrave, Luke
QB Love, Jordan
RB Jacobs, Josh

Chicago Bears
WR Odunze, Rome
WR Moore, DJ
WR Burden III, Luther
TE Kmet, Cole
QB Williams, Caleb
RB Monangai, Kyle

Statistical Leaders


Green Bay Packers
Passing: Jordan Love (3,304)
Rushing: Josh Jacobs (890)
Receiving: Romeo Doubs (578)
Touchdowns: Josh Jacobs (14)

Chicago Bears
Passing: Caleb Williams (3,150)
Rushing: D'Andre Swift (935)
Receiving: Rome Odunze (661)
Touchdowns: D'Andre Swift (8)

Coaches:
Green Bay Packers: Matt LaFleur (7th season)
Chicago Bears: Ben Johnson (1st season)


Rod Pearson

About the Author:

Rod Pearson has been a rabid sports fan his entire life.  He grew up in Ontario, and was skilled in both hockey and baseball, and pitched in an elite baseball league for many years.  In 2022, Rod decided to hang up his glove, so that he could write about the sports he loves -- but from a gambling perspective.  Join Rod every day as he breaks down the games to find the best betting value.

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