Bears vs. Packers NFL Week 5 Betting Odds, Picks: Bagent starting for Chicago in key NFC North meeting
The defending NFC North champion Chicago Bears look to strengthen their position in the division when they visit the Green Bay Packers on Sunday afternoon.
Chicago improved to 3-1 with a 23-12 victory over the New York Jets in Week 4. Tyson Bagent threw for 268 yards, while Kyle Monangai rushed for 146 yards and two touchdowns.
Green Bay evened its record at 2-2 with a 17-14 victory at Tampa Bay. The Packers bounced back after losing 35-14 to Atlanta in Week 3.
Both teams are chasing unbeaten Minnesota in the division standings.
Bears vs. Packers Kickoff, Weather, TV, Streaming Info
Kickoff is Sunday at 1 p.m. ET at Lambeau Field in Green Bay. The game airs on FOX.
The forecast calls for temperatures near 70 degrees Fahrenheit with southwest winds about 12 mph and little chance of rain.
NFL Betting Odds, Point Spread, Trends
Chicago is currently a 1.5-point road favourite on the NFL odds, with a -129 moneyline. Green Bay is listed at +109, and the total is 45.5 points.
The Bears have won three consecutive games and are averaging 196.2 rushing yards per contest.
Chicago has allowed only 28 combined points over its past three games, showing considerable improvement since its season opener.
Green Bay has struggled to establish its running game, averaging just 58 rushing yards per contest through four weeks.
NFL Player Odds and Props
Chicago Bears
Rome Odunze anytime touchdown (+200)
Rome Odunze could take on a bigger role with Chicago’s backfield dealing with injuries. Tyson Bagent threw for a career-high 268 yards against the Jets, and the Bears may need to lean more heavily on their receivers if Monangai and D’Andre Swift are limited.
Tyson Bagent Over 218.5 passing yards (-113)
Bagent completed 25 of 34 passes for a career-high 268 yards against New York. Another substantial workload could put him above this number, particularly if Chicago’s injured running backs are limited.
Green Bay Packers
Jordan Love Over 227.5 passing yards (-112)
Jordan Love has thrown for 1,041 yards through four games. With Green Bay struggling on the ground, the Packers may again depend heavily on their quarterback’s passing ability.
Christian Watson anytime touchdown (+175)
Christian Watson has emerged as Green Bay’s leading receiving threat with 331 yards and four touchdowns. His ability to stretch the field makes him an appealing scoring option at plus money.
Chicago Bears
Chicago has leaned heavily on its running game while navigating quarterback injuries. Bagent will start against Green Bay with Caleb Williams still sidelined by a hamstring injury. He helped the Bears control possession against the Jets despite throwing an interception.
Monangai carried 30 times against New York, but he missed Wednesday’s practice with thumb and toe injuries.
Swift also missed practice, while offensive linemen Joe Thuney, Jonah Jackson and Darnell Wright were absent.
Green Bay Packers
Green Bay returns home after escaping Tampa Bay with a three-point victory. Love will again be central to the Packers’ offence, particularly with their rushing production lagging behind the passing game.
The Packers have also struggled defensively against the run, presenting a difficult matchup if Chicago’s backfield is healthy.
Green Bay faces offensive line concerns of its own, with Aaron Banks, Jager Burton and Jacob Monk missing Wednesday’s practice.
CHI
GB