Expert prediction
NFC Wild Card: Green Bay Packers vs. Chicago Bears Preview, Odds, Picks (Jan 10)
- Nikola Velickovic
- Jan 5, 2026 at 4:02 AM EST
Pick rationale
Analysis & key factors
- Packers vs. Bears odds favor Green Bay at -112.
- The result this season is tied, with both teams winning at home.
- The Over/Under line is set at 45.5 points.
Packers and Bears meeting anytime is thrilling, let alone in the playoffs. Check out this preview for the NFC Wild Card round matchup.
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How to Watch
- When: Saturday, January 10, 8 pm ET
- Where: Soldier Field, Chicago, Illinois
- How to Watch: Prime Video
Packers vs. Bears Odds
Game Preview
Green Bay will have Jordan Love back and well-rested starters who didn’t play against the Vikings in the last regular-season game. The Packers claimed Trevon Diggs off waivers, but the defense will still feel the absence of Micah Parsons. With him, the Packers were the Super Bowl team, now… well, they aren’t.
Still, we saw them lose to the Bears here three weeks ago after stupid mistakes and an unreal ending and overtime, in which the Bears had more composure. However, the Packs have 4 straight losses now, and their morale is terrible.
Bears on a 2-game losing streak.
— m (@downbadbears) January 5, 2026
Packers on a 4-game losing streak.
Yeah… next week is gonna be TOXIC pic.twitter.com/B8LU44lhzm
As for the Bears, their game isn’t that great, even though they won the NFC North. The last two games and losses to the Niners on the road and the Lions at home proved that.
And to say that their game depends too much on running wouldn’t be a lie. Against the Lions, we saw them rack up 65 yards, which put additional pressure on Williams, who ended the game with 212 passing yards for 2 touchdowns and one pick.
Packers vs. Bears Head to Head
Green Bay won at home in Week 13, 28-21, then the Bears won two weeks later in Chicago, 22-16 OT.
Packers vs. Bears Predictions
According to the long-term weather forecast, bad weather is expected in Chicago, and the total of 45.5 points looks a bit higher, even if the weather is OK. A lot is at stake, and the recent game showed us that defenses will be in focus. Therefore, our pick here is Under.
- Free NFL Picks: Under 45.5 points
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