Introduction to Bears Picks
The Sun-Times’ Bears experts make their picks for Saturday night’s primetime game against the rival Packers at Soldier Field (7:20 p.m., Fox 32).
Expert Predictions
Patrick Finley
Bears, 27-21: Since Sept. 28, 2010, the Bears have beaten the Packers at Soldier Field exactly once — in 2018, when they clinched the NFC North. I should know better, right? Season: 9-5.
Jason Lieser
Packers, 24-22: In a real rivalry, most of the games come down to the end, and this one should, too. Ideally, the Bears will still get one more shot at the Packers as they’re on track to meet in the playoffs. Season: 8-6.
Scoop Jackson
Bears, 30-22: Not looking past the Browns said all that needed to be known about this team. They’re ready. They’re for real. They’re not out for revenge, they just letting Green Bay know they’re here. Season: 6-8.
Steve Greenberg
Bears, 27-24: Picking the Bears to beat the Packers feels almost reckless based on rivalry history, but there’s reason to do it — and that reason is spelled P-A-R-S-O-N-S. No Micah Parsons, no reasons the Bears can’t do this. Season: 10-4.
Mark Potash
Bears, 31-29: The Bears have the revenge motive and home-field advantage. The Packers don’t have Parsons, but always seem to find a way to inflict some pain in these situations. Biggest test yet of “The Ben Johnson Effect.” Season: 9-5.
Analysis of the Predictions
The predictions from the experts are varied, with some favoring the Bears and others favoring the Packers. However, the majority of the experts are picking the Bears to win, citing reasons such as the absence of Micah Parsons and the home-field advantage.
Conclusion
In conclusion, the Bears are predicted to win by most of the experts, but it’s going to be a close game. The absence of Micah Parsons and the home-field advantage are seen as key factors in the Bears’ favor. However, the Packers are a formidable team and should not be underestimated.
FAQs
Q: Who are the experts making the predictions?
A: The experts making the predictions are Patrick Finley, Jason Lieser, Scoop Jackson, Steve Greenberg, and Mark Potash.
Q: What is the predicted score of the game?
A: The predicted scores vary, but the majority of the experts are picking the Bears to win, with scores ranging from 27-21 to 31-29.
Q: What is the reason for the Bears’ predicted win?
A: The reasons for the Bears’ predicted win include the absence of Micah Parsons and the home-field advantage.
Q: Is the game expected to be close?
A: Yes, the game is expected to be close, with most of the experts predicting a margin of victory of less than 10 points.
