On Sunday afternoon, the Detroit Lions will meet the Chicago Bears at Soldier Field to continue NFL Week 16. The Detroit Lions are at the top of the NFC North after winning 12 games and losing two so far. Meanwhile, the Chicago Bears are lagging at the bottom of the table with four wins and ten defeats in the season. The Bears are on a severe losing streak and are desperate to break it. But, the Detroit Lions are predicted to win here by the top NFL betting picks.
The preview information
Date: December 22, Sunday | Time: 1:00 p.m. Eastern Time
Location: Soldier Field, Chicago, Illinois
TV: FOX
Stream: NFL+/Fubo TV
Detroit Lions Vs Chicago Bears Odds, Spread, Moneyline
Moneyline: Detroit Lions (-320) vs Chicago Bears (+260)
Spread: Detroit Lions -7 (-105) vs Chicago Bears +7 (-115)
Total (O/U): Detroit Lions (o46.5) vs Chicago Bears (u46.5)
*All odds are subject to change depending on the time of this posting
Detroit Lions
The Detroit Lions were paired with the Buffalo Bills in the previous week and lost the game with a close score of 48-42. In that game, Detroit’s QB Jared Goff went for 494 yards, completing 38 passes out of 59 attempts. Goff managed to score five touchdowns in that game. Jahmyr Gibbs took charge of Detroit’s rushing with eight carries for 31 yards, scoring once, while Amon-Ra St. Brown defended with 14 receptions for 193 yards, along with a solo TD.
Players to watch:
Jared Goff: 3,759 Yds, 30 TD, 10 INT
Jahmyr Gibbs: 186 Car, 1,047 Yds, 11 TD
Amon-Ra St. Brown: 95 Rec, 1,056 Yds, 10 TD
Chicago Bears
The Chicago Bears are coming here after playing against the Minnesota Vikings in the previous matchup. Chicago lost the game 30-12, after QB Caleb Williams went for 191 yards, completing 18 passes out of 31 attempts, scoring once. In terms of rushing, the Bears were led by D’Andre Swift who contributed 19 carries for a total of 79 yards. On defense, Keenan Allen took charge of the team with six receptions for 82 yards, with a single score.
Players to watch:
Caleb Williams: 2,937 Yds, 17 TD, 5 INT
DJ Moore: 76 Rec, 758 Yds, 5 TD
T.J. Edwards: 62 Solo, 2 Sack, 1 FF
Detroit Lions Vs Chicago Bears Injury Report
Detroit Lions
Trent Nowaske (LB) Out – Concussion
Alim McNeill (DL) Injured – Concussion
Josh Paschal (DL) Injured – Knee
Levi Onwuzurike (DL) Injured – Hamstring
Taylor Decker (T) Injured – Knee
D.J. Reader (DL) Injured – Shoulder
Chicago Bears
Myles Lewis (TE) Injured – NIR – Rest
D’Andre Swift (RB) Questionable – Groin
James Blackwell (DB) Injured – Shoulder
Tyler Homer (RB) Injured – Head
Ryan Bates (OL) Out – Concussion
Eli Hicks (DB) Injured – Ankle
Rashid Johnson (RB) Out – Concussion
Gervon Dexter (DL) Out – Knee
Detroit Lions Vs Chicago Bears Betting Trends
Detroit Lions
Lions are 4-1 in their last 5 games.
Lions are 4-1 in their last 5 games against the spread
Lions are 5-1 in their road games against the spread
The totals have gone OVER in 2 of Lions’ last 5 games
The totals have gone OVER in 5 of Lions’ 8 last games at home
Chicago Bears
Bears are 2-3 in their last 5 games.
Bears are 3-1 in their last 5 games against the spread
Bears are 2-5 in their road games against the spread
The totals have gone OVER in 3 of Bears’ last 5 games
The totals have gone OVER in 3 of Bears’ 6 last games at home
Detroit Lions Vs Chicago Bears Summary and Prediction
The Detroit Lions will have an easy game in this matchup with the Bears struggling to put up a win since October. The Chicago Bears will not be able to do much, despite having the home advantage. Take the Detroit Lions to win with a final score of 35-23.
Moneyline: Lions (-320)
Spread: Under 7
Total: Over 46.5
Predicted Score: 35-23, Lions win.
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