Packers vs. Bears: NFL Week 1 Odds & Picks (2023)
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NFL Week 1 Odds, Picks & Predictions: Packers vs. Bears
Packers vs. Bears
The NFL’s most storied rivalry opens a new chapter as Green Bay begins the Jordan Love era. They currently sit as underdogs at Chicago because there is an expected drop off from Rodgers to Love, but 2022 Rodgers did not really impress with a career low 41.3 QBR. Love is more than capable of replicating that production and that should be enough against this Chicago defense. Green Bay won both 2022 matchups by two or more scores and running for 5.4 yards per carry was a huge reason why. The Packers should continue to be able to control the game on the ground and if Chicago can’t stop them they’ll need Justin Fields to use his arm to win. Fields should be an improved passer with new target WR DJ Moore, but I don’t trust him to win a game in the air yet. I like to Packers to continue to haunt the Bears even after handing the keys to Jordan Love.
Pick: Packers +1.5 (-110)
What is Betting Against the Spread?
Betting "against the spread" refers to the act of choosing the winning team based on a numeric handicap placed on the team that oddsmakers believe is superior, rather than picking the outright winner. For example, if the Rams face the Bengals, and oddsmakers set the spread at Rams -3.5, you would need Los Angeles to win by 4 or more points in order to cash your Rams bet.
What is an Over/Under Bet?
Over/Under is a wager based on how many points you think will be scored in a specific game. Oddsmakers set the total, and bettors decide whether the final score will be higher or lower than that number. If an Over/Under is set at 44.5 points and you bet Over, you will need the combined score of both teams to be 45 points or higher to win your bet.
What is a Moneyline Bet?
A moneyline bet involves choosing which team you believe will win a specific matchup. The moneyline favorite carries a minus designation, like -130. This means that you need to wager $130 to earn a $100 profit. Conversely, the underdog carries a plus designation, like +110. This means that you win $110 in profit on a $100 bet.
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