The NFC Championship Game is less than a day away and just about everybody has their own opinion on how things will play out when the Packers and Bears meet at Soldier Field for a trip to the Super Bowl.

To get you geared up even more, OnMilwaukee.com contacted media types from across the state to get their predictions. And as always, you can share yours by posting a Talkback below.

Bob Brainerd
Time Warner Sports 32
Prediction: Bears 13, Packers 10

I just keep thinking back to the Week 17 game in Green Bay where the Bears had nothing to play for, the Packers had everything to play for, and it was still a nail biter.  What happens when Chicago HAS something to play for, and it takes place on their own chewed up Solider Field turf?  The Bears certainly know they can get into a real ugly-fest with Green Bay, and if they do, they have a great chance to out-ugly the Pack and sneak away with the victory.

Steve "Sparky" Fifer
Host, Sportsradio 1250 WSSP
Prediction: Packers 27, Bears 13

Team of Destiny. Ride the magic carpet ride! Go Pack!

Evan Fitzgerald
Sports Anchor, WDJT-TV
Prediction: Packers 24, Bears 17

This is a tougher matchup for the Packers than it might appear because of two words: Julius Peppers. The Bears star defensive lineman has caused the Packer offense more problems than any other player this season. When he's not pressuring Aaron Rodgers, he's got the Packer offensive lineman so nervous they're jumping offsides. I think the Bear defense led by Peppers takes a lead into the fourth quarter. That's when they're done in by two more words: Jay Cutler. The Chicago quarterback throws a costly fourth quarter interception that sends the Packers to victory.

Justin Hull
Host, "The Home Stretch," AM 1570 The Score (Appleton)
Prediction: Bears 20, Packers 17

Three things worry me about this game: 

Common opponent -- Perfect example is the Jets and Patriots...New England was suppose to coast to the Super Bowl. You see a team enough, you know things that other teams don't. That worries me a bit.

Cold Weather -- Mike McCarthy and Aaron Rodgers have both said how this team plays so well in domes...The offense has clammed up in cold weather before and I can see it happening again.

Overconfidence -- In the NFL you need to expect the unexpected. With a majority of fans and media-types picking Green Bay; I feel we should run to the smell!

Jen Lada
Sports Anchor, WITI-TV
Prediction: Packers 16, Bears 10

As extraordinarily as Aaron Rodgers and the offense played in the GA Dome last weekend, I just can't see them having that level of success on a "sh--sorry" Soldier Field (Thanks for the adjective, Charles Tillman) in 20 degree weather and potential windy conditions. But I also don't expect Jay Cutler to have surgical precision with his corp either. I anticipate another low scoring game, driven by defense. It sounds cliche but in the elements, the team that wins the turnover battle has the best shot to advance to the Super Bowl. Take the ball away, establish the threat of a run game early, minimize mistakes, don't over-think it and the Packers should win because they have the edge in talent.

Dan Mike
Assistant Sports Editor, Waukesha Freeman
Prediction: Packers 17, Bears 13

This game will look very similar to the teams' last meeting where the Packers won by three points. Expect another tight battle in which the team with the team with more talent on both sides of the ball holds the slight edge.

Drew Olson
ESPN Milwaukee
Prediction: Packers 24, Bears 17

The key to this game is the Packers' offensive line. If the big fellas up front can give Aaron Rodgers time to throw and carve out just enough of a running game to make Chicago respect the play action pass, Green Bay's offense will out-score Chicago. Penalties, special teams and turnovers could play a part in the outcome, too, but the Packers overcame some mistakes in Atlanta and will continue to do so if Rodgers has time to pick the Bears apart. Chicago doesn't give up a lot of deep passes, so Rodgers must be patient and pick them apart with mid-range throws. In my mind's eye, the Packers control this game by 10-14 points and Chicago draws close with a late touchdown.

Paige Pearson
Sports Anchor, WLUK-TV (Green Bay)
Prediction: Packers 24, Bears 17

Rodgers' 2010 playoff mission can't be stopped and the defense simply shuts opponents down, time and time again.

John Steinmiller, Jr.
Media Relations Manager, Milwaukee Brewers
Prediction: Packers 24, Bears 17

For the BIG game with a team from Wisconsin and a team from Illinois this week, I'm predicting Bucks 96, Bulls 89. Oh the football game? I'm hoping Sunday is the start of some big things for a fantastic year in Wisconsin sports.

Dan Smyczek
Media Relations Director, Milwaukee Bucks
Prediction: Packers 3, Bears 2

In a defensive struggle, Aaron Rodgers connects with Greg Jennings for a three-pointer (I mean a field goal) at the buzzer by Mason Crosby.

Andy Tarnoff
Publisher, OnMilwaukee.com
Prediction: Packers 31, Bears 17

Both the Packers and the Bears are incredibly lucky to be playing in the NFC Championship game. The Packers are lucky because despite being a talented team with tons of weapons, they endured so many injuries (and questionable clock management decisions by Mike McCarthy), that they shouldn't have been able to get here in the first place. The Bears are lucky because they're just not very good. On Sunday, the laser-sharp precision by Aaron Rodgers will mean lots of points on the board, especially if Green Bay can piece together a running game. Defensively, Clay Matthews et al will rattle the pouty and vulnerable Jay Cutler, alternatively flattening him and prepping him up for some ill-advised interceptions. If the Packers' special teams can be just a little bit special; i.e., not let Devon Hester do too much damage, this has the making of a rout. With the Packers firing on all cylinders right now, I'd be surprised if this game was much of nail biter, but given the history of this rivalry, one can never be sure.

Andrew Wagner
Senior Staff Writer, OnMilwaukee.com
Prediction: Bears 17, Packers 14

I know, I know ... how dare I, right? Here's the thing: The Packers are probably the most dangerous team in the postseason and most likely the only team in the NFC with the capability to beat Chicago. But the Bears are actually a much, much better team than people would have you belive. Their defense is quick. good and playing at a very high level. The notoriously bad turf at Soldier Field will further hinder the Packers' already-underwhelming ground game and with special teams a concern all year, I see Devin Hester somehow, someway finding a way to rip off a big run and that's going to be the difference.

Ryan Wing
Sports Reporter, WSAW-TV (Wausau)
Prediction: Packers 24, Bears 14

I've actually picked the Packers to lose in their first two games in the playoffs. I've learned my lesson. Aaron Rodgers is on top of his game right now and Green Bay has the best collection of wide receivers left in the playoffs, if not in the entire league. The one thing that concerns me if I'm a Packer fan is the Bears front 4 versus the Packers O-line. Peppers and company are unique in the fact that they can get pressure on Rodgers while only bringing four. However, I think the Packers do just enough to make it to Dallas.

Mike Woods
Sports Columnist, Appleton Post-Crescent
Prediction: Packers 20, Bears 17

The Packers do seem to be on a mission and they have the better QB in a quarterback-driven game, along with a championship-caliber defense. But they will allow the Bears to hang around because of their year-long Achilles' heel, special teams. But there's an undeniable feeling this is Aaron Rodgers' time.