The Detroit Lions will come to Chicago to play the Bears in an NFC North rivalry game. The Lions are enjoying a dominant season, sitting atop the NFC North and recently ending a seven-game Thanksgiving losing streak with a 23-20 victory over Chicago. Meanwhile, the Bears are currently stuck in an eight-game losing streak. Rookie quarterback Caleb Williams has faced significant challenges, including being sacked 58 times this season, raising concerns about his development and confidence.
Lions Vs Bears Betting Odds
Moneyline: Detroit Lions (-310) vs Chicago Bears (+250).
Spread: Detroit Lions -6.5 (-114) vs Chicago Bears +6.5 (-106).
Total O/U: OVER 47.5 (-115) | UNDER 47.5 (-105).
*All odds are subject to change depending on the time of this posting*
Detroit Lions
The Detroit Lions are having a remarkable 2024 season, boasting a 12-2 record and leading the NFC North division. Under head coach Dan Campbell, they’ve secured their third consecutive winning season, a feat last achieved in 1995. The Lions’ offense has been exceptional, averaging 32.8 points per game, the highest in the league. The Lions passing game which averages the 2nd most passing yards per game at 260.1, is led by quarterback Jared Goff who is delivering an MVP-caliber season. Jared Goff has thrown for the league’s 2nd highest total passing yards at 3759 and has thrown 30 touchdowns, the 4th most in the NFL. Detroit’s run game has taken a hit with David Montgomery suffering a potential season-ending injury. However, they still have Jahmyr Gibbs who has rushed for 1,047 yards, 11 touchdowns, 395 receiving yards, and 3 receiving touchdowns. The Lions are focused on maintaining their momentum as they approach the playoffs. Detroit aims to rebound from their recent loss to strengthen their position atop the division and stay ahead of the Vikings.
Detroit Trends
Detroit is 11-1 in their last 12 games.
Detroit has hit the Moneyline in 17 of their last 21 games.
Detroit has covered the Spread in 16 of their last 21 games.
Detroit has covered the 1H Spread in 16 of their last 21 games
The total points have gone OVER in 8 of their 14 games.
Detroit is 6-0 in away games.
Jahmyr Gibbs has had OVER 60+ rushing yards in 11 out of 14 games.
Jared Goff has thrown 1+ touchdowns in 12 out of 14 games played.
Chicago Bears
The Chicago Bears are currently holding a 4-10 record and sitting at the bottom of the NFC North division. The season began with promise, as the Bears won four of their first five games but are now on an 8-game losing streak. A major storyline has been the performance of rookie quarterback Caleb Williams. Despite throwing for 2,937 yards with 17 touchdowns and five interceptions, Williams has had little protection being sacked 58 times. Offensively, the Bears have struggled to find consistency, averaging just 19.0 points per game, ranking 25th in the league. Defensively, they have performed slightly better, allowing an average of 22.0 points per game, placing them 11th in the NFL. However, repeated lapses in crucial moments have cost them winnable games. Chicago has also experienced coaching changes, with Thomas Brown taking over as head coach after Matt Eberflus was fired. The focus will likely shift to evaluating Caleb Williams’ progress, addressing glaring offensive line issues, and identifying areas for improvement in preparation for the 2025 season.
Chicago Trends
Chicago is 3-10 in their last 13 games.
Chicago is 7-7 against the spread.
Chicago is 4-3 in home games.
The total points have gone UNDER in 9 out of their 14 games.
Chicago has hit the 1st half Moneyline in 7 of their last 10 games at home.
Chicago has hit the team total OVER in 9 of their last 10 games at home.
Predictions and Bets
Although Chicago has been playing bad football, this team is still filled with enough talent to beat anyone and almost won against the Lions the last they played. Even though the Lions just keep losing key players to injuries, I believe the Lions will still beat the Bears at Soldier Field. It will be a challenge for the Chicago Bears to keep up with the Lion’s offense which is the highest-scoring in the league versus the Bears who are one of the lowest-scoring teams.
Best Bets and Alternative Props
Detroit Lions Moneyline (-310).
Alternate total points OVER 42.5 (-245).
Jared Goff 200+ alternate passing yards (-490).
Jared Goff 1+ passing Touchdowns (-1000).
Jahmyr Gibbs 60+ rushing yards (-530).
Parlay all these props (+149).
Broadcast Information
Date: Sunday, December 22
Time: 1 PM ET
Location: Soldier Field, Chicago, Illinois
Stream: Fox
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