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Bet on it: Backing the Bears is a real gamble

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Chicago Bears quarterback Justin Fields walks off the field after his team’s 24-14 loss to the Green Bay Packers in October.

LAS VEGAS — In their opener against the Packers on Sept. 10 at Soldier Field, the Bears will discover whether it’s a sink-or-swim season.

To Tom Barton, host of a nationally syndicated betting show on the Sports Garten radio network, it’s that simple. We’d been discussing the Bears’ postseason odds — Yes +155, No -180.

“It’s a must-win game,” Barton said. “Lose to Green Bay and [greenhorn] quarterback Jordan Love, especially at Soldier Field, and the Bears’ defense will have taken a step back.