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NFL Betting Preview: Bears vs Lions

The Chicago Bears square off against the Detroit Lions in this NFL Week 2 matchup at Ford Field, with kickoff scheduled for 13:00 on Sunday 14 September. Our betting preview features expert predictions, picks, updated betting odds, head-to-head stats and the latest team news, including injuries.

We’re Going Over With Our Total Bet

We’re surprised that the total line is 47.5 and it’s all about going for the Overs option when the Lions and the Bears take to the field. Take the -104 and cheer on points.

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Lions Won 34-17 in Teams’ Last Meeting

Chicago Bears were defeated in their previous game. They were beaten at home to Minnesota Vikings by a 27-24 scoreline at Soldier Field. The Bears moved the ball for 318 yards, including 199 passing and 119 rushing yards. They moved the chains 20 times and struck for 3 touchdowns.

Detroit Lions suffered a defeat in their last game. A 27-13 scoreline occurred on the road at Lambeau Field against Green Bay Packers. The Lions recorded 246 total yards, made up of 200 through the air and 46 on the ground. They managed 16 first downs to go along with a single touchdown.

Head-to-Head Statistics

The Lions have claimed back-to-back victories over the Bears. At Ford Field they won 23-20 before winning 34-17 at Soldier Field. In the past 10 games between the teams, the Lions have won six.

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Bears vs Lions Prediction & Picks

Tackle Bears vs Lions with all the betting insight you need, including our match prediction, scoreline forecast, key player prop selections and a hand-picked bet builder.

Game Prediction

The total line of 47.5 points looks pretty low and we can take advantage by backing the Overs at -104. We can see these NFL competitors combining to go bigger.

We’re always on top of team news and when combined with recent form, it helps us uncover the best value. Our NFL handicappers also take a data-led approach, using key stats to back every pick.

Key Bears vs Lions stats:

  • The 47.5 line has been covered in 13 of the last 20 Lions games at home.
  • The 47.5 line has been covered in 6 of the last 10 Lions games.

Over 47.5 Probability

The best sportsbooks are estimating that there is a 51% likelihood of this pick winning. After careful examination, our experts calculate this probability to be somewhere between 55-60%. It's therefore regarded as a value wager.

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Player Prop Picks

Top Pick: Sam LaPorta Anytime TD +190 BetMGM logo

The odds for Sam LaPorta (Lions) to record a TD are +190. It’s worth a play that he is Anytime Touchdown Scorer as there’s lots of value for these betting odds.

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Jared Goff Over 249.5 Passing Yards -114 BetMGM logo

The odds for Jared Goff (Lions) to exceed 249.5 passing yards are -114. The line for QB Passing Yards looks attractive and we’re confident of securing a return.

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Same Game Parlay Picks

Totals Over 47.5
Spread Lions -6.5
Anytime Touchdown Sam LaPorta

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Correct Score Prediction

Bears Bears logo 23 - 34 Lions logo Lions

There are lots of different betting angles including the chance to back the Lions on the correct score lines. For example, a 34-23 win in their favor is available at massive odds.

Bears vs Lions Odds

The odds and lines are updated on a frequent basis. You might therefore find that they are different to the ones listed for the betting predictions and bet builder tips.

Books Think Lions Likeliest to Win

For this game, the sportsbooks’ Moneyline betting odds mean Detroit Lions are -278 favorites to win and that means a 74% chance of landing a victory. For those wanting to oppose the market leader, you can get +225 about Chicago Bears.

The current spread is 6.5 and the total points line is 47.5. There is no denying the popularity of betting on the Totals. If you’re going for Over 47.5, then the odds are -104.

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Jahmyr Gibbs Favorite to Be First TD Scorer

Those interested in favorite Jahmyr Gibbs to score the first touchdown are able to get +420. If the Anytime TD angle makes appeal, then this is -175.

Touchdown

Jahmyr Gibbs (Lions)
First TD
+420
Anytime TD
-175
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David Montgomery (Lions)
First TD
+650
Anytime TD
-105
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Amon-Ra St. Brown (Lions)
First TD
+700
Anytime TD
+115
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D'Andre Swift (Bears)
First TD
+800
Anytime TD
+125
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Receiving Yards

Rushing Yards

D'Andre Swift (Bears)
Over 49.5
-114
Under 49.5
-114
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David Montgomery (Lions)
Over 43.5
-114
Under 43.5
-114
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Caleb Williams (Bears)
Over 28.5
-114
Under 28.5
-114
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Passing Yards

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Lions Have Owned Recent Head-to-Heads at Ford Field

The Lions are 7-3 in their last 10 home games, scoring 34.90 points per contest and conceding 24.20.

The Bears own a 1-9 mark in their past 10 games away from home, averaging 14.80 points scored and 23.70 points allowed.

When the teams last met at Ford Field, the Lions beat the Bears 23-20. The last 6 head-to-head matchups at Ford Field have been split, with each team winning three times.

Last 10 Games W-L P PF PA O47.5 U47.5
Lions logo Lions Home Stats 7-3 59.10 34.90 24.20 6 4
Bears logo Bears Away Stats 1-9 38.50 14.80 23.70 1 9
  • W-L = Wins-Losses
  • P = Avg. Points
  • PF = Avg. Points For
  • PA = Avg. Points Against
  • O47.5 = Games Over 47.5 Points
  • U47.5 = Games Under 47.5 Points
Team Stats

Latest regular season and playoff games stats.

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Detroit Lions logo Detroit Lions Stats
Moneyline
  • 1 win and 9 defeats in the last 10 games
  • 1 win and 9 defeats in the last 10 games on the road
Moneyline
  • 7 wins and 3 defeats in the last 10 games
  • 7 wins and 3 defeats in the last 10 home games
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Total Points
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Game Stats
Last 10 Games
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Chicago Bears Injuries

Type
Name
Info
Austin Booker
Knee
Zah Frazier
Personal
Kyler Gordon
Hamstring
Deion Hankins
Quadriceps
Travis Homer
Calf
Grady Jarrett
Knee
Amen Ogbongbemiga
Undisclosed
Terell Smith
Knee
Jahdae Walker
Ankle

Detroit Lions Injuries

Type
Name
Info
Taylor Decker
Shoulder
Miles Frazier
Undisclosed
Justin Herron
Undisclosed
Dan Jackson
Leg
Jamarco Jones
Ankle
Kerby Joseph
Knee
Alim McNeill
Knee - ACL
Trevor Nowaske
Elbow
Levi Onwuzurike
Knee - ACL
Josh Paschal
Undisclosed
Frank Ragnow
Undisclosed
Ennis Rakestraw
Shoulder
Kye Robichaux
Undisclosed
Malcolm Rodriguez
Knee - ACL
Colby Sorsdal
Undisclosed
Ezekiel Turner
Foot
Sione Vaki
Hamstring
Kenny Yeboah
Undisclosed

Previous Chicago Bears Lineups

08 Sep NFL
Vikings 27-24 Bears
05 Jan NFL
Bears 24-22 Packers
26 Dec NFL
Seahawks 6-3 Bears
22 Dec NFL
Lions 34-17 Bears
16 Dec NFL
Bears 12-30 Vikings
08 Dec NFL
Bears 13-38 49ers
28 Nov NFL
Bears 20-23 Lions
24 Nov NFL
Vikings 30-27 Bears
17 Nov NFL
Packers 20-19 Bears
10 Nov NFL
Patriots 19-3 Bears

Previous Detroit Lions Lineups

07 Sep NFL
Lions 13-27 Packers
18 Jan NFL Playoffs
Commanders 45-31 Lions
05 Jan NFL
Vikings 9-31 Lions
30 Dec NFL
Lions 40-34 49ers
22 Dec NFL
Lions 34-17 Bears
15 Dec NFL
Bills 48-42 Lions
05 Dec NFL
Packers 31-34 Lions
28 Nov NFL
Bears 20-23 Lions
24 Nov NFL
Lions 24-6 Colts
17 Nov NFL
Jaguars 6-52 Lions

NFL Standings Select Season

AFC East W L T PCT PF PA N. Pts Home Road Div Conf Last 5 Strk
Bills 1 0 0 1.000 41 40 1 1-0-0 0-0-0 0-0-0 1-0-0 1-0-0 1W
Jets 0 1 0 0.000 32 34 -2 0-1-0 0-0-0 0-0-0 0-1-0 0-1-0 1L
Patriots 0 1 0 0.000 13 20 -7 0-1-0 0-0-0 0-0-0 0-1-0 0-1-0 1L
Dolphins 0 1 0 0.000 8 33 -25 0-0-0 0-1-0 0-0-0 0-1-0 0-1-0 1L
AFC North W L T PCT PF PA N. Pts Home Road Div Conf Last 5 Strk
Bengals 1 0 0 1.000 17 16 1 0-0-0 1-0-0 1-0-0 1-0-0 1-0-0 1W
Steelers 1 0 0 1.000 34 32 2 0-0-0 1-0-0 0-0-0 1-0-0 1-0-0 1W
Ravens 0 1 0 0.000 40 41 -1 0-0-0 0-1-0 0-0-0 0-1-0 0-1-0 1L
Browns 0 1 0 0.000 16 17 -1 0-1-0 0-0-0 0-1-0 0-1-0 0-1-0 1L
AFC South W L T PCT PF PA N. Pts Home Road Div Conf Last 5 Strk
Colts 1 0 0 1.000 33 8 25 1-0-0 0-0-0 0-0-0 1-0-0 1-0-0 1W
Jaguars 1 0 0 1.000 26 10 16 1-0-0 0-0-0 0-0-0 0-0-0 1-0-0 1W
Texans 0 1 0 0.000 9 14 -5 0-0-0 0-1-0 0-0-0 0-0-0 0-1-0 1L
Titans 0 1 0 0.000 12 20 -8 0-0-0 0-1-0 0-0-0 0-1-0 0-1-0 1L
AFC West W L T PCT PF PA N. Pts Home Road Div Conf Last 5 Strk
Chargers 1 0 0 1.000 27 21 6 1-0-0 0-0-0 1-0-0 1-0-0 1-0-0 1W
Broncos 1 0 0 1.000 20 12 8 1-0-0 0-0-0 0-0-0 1-0-0 1-0-0 1W
Raiders 1 0 0 1.000 20 13 7 0-0-0 1-0-0 0-0-0 1-0-0 1-0-0 1W
Chiefs 0 1 0 0.000 21 27 -6 0-0-0 0-1-0 0-1-0 0-1-0 0-1-0 1L
NFC East W L T PCT PF PA N. Pts Home Road Div Conf Last 5 Strk
Eagles 1 0 0 1.000 24 20 4 1-0-0 0-0-0 1-0-0 1-0-0 1-0-0 1W
Commanders 1 1 0 0.500 39 33 6 1-0-0 0-1-0 1-0-0 1-1-0 1-1-0 1L
Cowboys 0 1 0 0.000 20 24 -4 0-0-0 0-1-0 0-1-0 0-1-0 0-1-0 1L
Giants 0 1 0 0.000 6 21 -15 0-0-0 0-1-0 0-1-0 0-1-0 0-1-0 1L
NFC North W L T PCT PF PA N. Pts Home Road Div Conf Last 5 Strk
Packers 2 0 0 1.000 54 31 23 2-0-0 0-0-0 1-0-0 2-0-0 2-0-0 2W
Vikings 1 0 0 1.000 27 24 3 0-0-0 1-0-0 1-0-0 1-0-0 1-0-0 1W
Bears 0 1 0 0.000 24 27 -3 0-1-0 0-0-0 0-1-0 0-1-0 0-1-0 1L
Lions 0 1 0 0.000 13 27 -14 0-0-0 0-1-0 0-1-0 0-1-0 0-1-0 1L
NFC South W L T PCT PF PA N. Pts Home Road Div Conf Last 5 Strk
Buccaneers 1 0 0 1.000 23 20 3 0-0-0 1-0-0 1-0-0 1-0-0 1-0-0 1W
Falcons 0 1 0 0.000 20 23 -3 0-1-0 0-0-0 0-1-0 0-1-0 0-1-0 1L
Saints 0 1 0 0.000 13 20 -7 0-1-0 0-0-0 0-0-0 0-1-0 0-1-0 1L
Panthers 0 1 0 0.000 10 26 -16 0-0-0 0-1-0 0-0-0 0-0-0 0-1-0 1L
NFC West W L T PCT PF PA N. Pts Home Road Div Conf Last 5 Strk
49ers 1 0 0 1.000 17 13 4 0-0-0 1-0-0 1-0-0 1-0-0 1-0-0 1W
Cardinals 1 0 0 1.000 20 13 7 0-0-0 1-0-0 0-0-0 1-0-0 1-0-0 1W
Rams 1 0 0 1.000 14 9 5 1-0-0 0-0-0 0-0-0 0-0-0 1-0-0 1W
Seahawks 0 1 0 0.000 13 17 -4 0-1-0 0-0-0 0-1-0 0-1-0 0-1-0 1L
AFC Conference W L T PCT PF PA N. Pts Home Road Div Conf Last 5 Strk
Colts 1 0 0 1.000 33 8 25 1-0-0 0-0-0 0-0-0 1-0-0 1-0-0 1W
Bills 1 0 0 1.000 41 40 1 1-0-0 0-0-0 0-0-0 1-0-0 1-0-0 1W
Chargers 1 0 0 1.000 27 21 6 1-0-0 0-0-0 1-0-0 1-0-0 1-0-0 1W
Bengals 1 0 0 1.000 17 16 1 0-0-0 1-0-0 1-0-0 1-0-0 1-0-0 1W
Broncos 1 0 0 1.000 20 12 8 1-0-0 0-0-0 0-0-0 1-0-0 1-0-0 1W
Steelers 1 0 0 1.000 34 32 2 0-0-0 1-0-0 0-0-0 1-0-0 1-0-0 1W
Raiders 1 0 0 1.000 20 13 7 0-0-0 1-0-0 0-0-0 1-0-0 1-0-0 1W
Jaguars 1 0 0 1.000 26 10 16 1-0-0 0-0-0 0-0-0 0-0-0 1-0-0 1W
Dolphins 0 1 0 0.000 8 33 -25 0-0-0 0-1-0 0-0-0 0-1-0 0-1-0 1L
Browns 0 1 0 0.000 16 17 -1 0-1-0 0-0-0 0-1-0 0-1-0 0-1-0 1L
Patriots 0 1 0 0.000 13 20 -7 0-1-0 0-0-0 0-0-0 0-1-0 0-1-0 1L
Titans 0 1 0 0.000 12 20 -8 0-0-0 0-1-0 0-0-0 0-1-0 0-1-0 1L
Ravens 0 1 0 0.000 40 41 -1 0-0-0 0-1-0 0-0-0 0-1-0 0-1-0 1L
Chiefs 0 1 0 0.000 21 27 -6 0-0-0 0-1-0 0-1-0 0-1-0 0-1-0 1L
Jets 0 1 0 0.000 32 34 -2 0-1-0 0-0-0 0-0-0 0-1-0 0-1-0 1L
Texans 0 1 0 0.000 9 14 -5 0-0-0 0-1-0 0-0-0 0-0-0 0-1-0 1L
NFC Conference W L T PCT PF PA N. Pts Home Road Div Conf Last 5 Strk
Packers 2 0 0 1.000 54 31 23 2-0-0 0-0-0 1-0-0 2-0-0 2-0-0 2W
Eagles 1 0 0 1.000 24 20 4 1-0-0 0-0-0 1-0-0 1-0-0 1-0-0 1W
Buccaneers 1 0 0 1.000 23 20 3 0-0-0 1-0-0 1-0-0 1-0-0 1-0-0 1W
49ers 1 0 0 1.000 17 13 4 0-0-0 1-0-0 1-0-0 1-0-0 1-0-0 1W
Cardinals 1 0 0 1.000 20 13 7 0-0-0 1-0-0 0-0-0 1-0-0 1-0-0 1W
Vikings 1 0 0 1.000 27 24 3 0-0-0 1-0-0 1-0-0 1-0-0 1-0-0 1W
Rams 1 0 0 1.000 14 9 5 1-0-0 0-0-0 0-0-0 0-0-0 1-0-0 1W
Commanders 1 1 0 0.500 39 33 6 1-0-0 0-1-0 1-0-0 1-1-0 1-1-0 1L
Panthers 0 1 0 0.000 10 26 -16 0-0-0 0-1-0 0-0-0 0-0-0 0-1-0 1L
Saints 0 1 0 0.000 13 20 -7 0-1-0 0-0-0 0-0-0 0-1-0 0-1-0 1L
Giants 0 1 0 0.000 6 21 -15 0-0-0 0-1-0 0-1-0 0-1-0 0-1-0 1L
Lions 0 1 0 0.000 13 27 -14 0-0-0 0-1-0 0-1-0 0-1-0 0-1-0 1L
Falcons 0 1 0 0.000 20 23 -3 0-1-0 0-0-0 0-1-0 0-1-0 0-1-0 1L
Seahawks 0 1 0 0.000 13 17 -4 0-1-0 0-0-0 0-1-0 0-1-0 0-1-0 1L
Bears 0 1 0 0.000 24 27 -3 0-1-0 0-0-0 0-1-0 0-1-0 0-1-0 1L
Cowboys 0 1 0 0.000 20 24 -4 0-0-0 0-1-0 0-1-0 0-1-0 0-1-0 1L
NFL Team W L T PCT PF PA N. Pts Home Road Div Conf Last 5 Strk
Cardinals 1 0 0 1.000 20 13 7 0-0-0 1-0-0 0-0-0 1-0-0 1-0-0 1W
Bills 1 0 0 1.000 41 40 1 1-0-0 0-0-0 0-0-0 1-0-0 1-0-0 1W
Bengals 1 0 0 1.000 17 16 1 0-0-0 1-0-0 1-0-0 1-0-0 1-0-0 1W
Broncos 1 0 0 1.000 20 12 8 1-0-0 0-0-0 0-0-0 1-0-0 1-0-0 1W
Colts 1 0 0 1.000 33 8 25 1-0-0 0-0-0 0-0-0 1-0-0 1-0-0 1W
Jaguars 1 0 0 1.000 26 10 16 1-0-0 0-0-0 0-0-0 0-0-0 1-0-0 1W
Raiders 1 0 0 1.000 20 13 7 0-0-0 1-0-0 0-0-0 1-0-0 1-0-0 1W
Chargers 1 0 0 1.000 27 21 6 1-0-0 0-0-0 1-0-0 1-0-0 1-0-0 1W
Rams 1 0 0 1.000 14 9 5 1-0-0 0-0-0 0-0-0 0-0-0 1-0-0 1W
Vikings 1 0 0 1.000 27 24 3 0-0-0 1-0-0 1-0-0 1-0-0 1-0-0 1W
Eagles 1 0 0 1.000 24 20 4 1-0-0 0-0-0 1-0-0 1-0-0 1-0-0 1W
Steelers 1 0 0 1.000 34 32 2 0-0-0 1-0-0 0-0-0 1-0-0 1-0-0 1W
49ers 1 0 0 1.000 17 13 4 0-0-0 1-0-0 1-0-0 1-0-0 1-0-0 1W
Buccaneers 1 0 0 1.000 23 20 3 0-0-0 1-0-0 1-0-0 1-0-0 1-0-0 1W
Packers 2 0 0 1.000 54 31 23 2-0-0 0-0-0 1-0-0 2-0-0 2-0-0 2W
Commanders 1 1 0 0.500 39 33 6 1-0-0 0-1-0 1-0-0 1-1-0 1-1-0 1L
Falcons 0 1 0 0.000 20 23 -3 0-1-0 0-0-0 0-1-0 0-1-0 0-1-0 1L
Ravens 0 1 0 0.000 40 41 -1 0-0-0 0-1-0 0-0-0 0-1-0 0-1-0 1L
Panthers 0 1 0 0.000 10 26 -16 0-0-0 0-1-0 0-0-0 0-0-0 0-1-0 1L
Bears 0 1 0 0.000 24 27 -3 0-1-0 0-0-0 0-1-0 0-1-0 0-1-0 1L
Browns 0 1 0 0.000 16 17 -1 0-1-0 0-0-0 0-1-0 0-1-0 0-1-0 1L
Cowboys 0 1 0 0.000 20 24 -4 0-0-0 0-1-0 0-1-0 0-1-0 0-1-0 1L
Lions 0 1 0 0.000 13 27 -14 0-0-0 0-1-0 0-1-0 0-1-0 0-1-0 1L
Texans 0 1 0 0.000 9 14 -5 0-0-0 0-1-0 0-0-0 0-0-0 0-1-0 1L
Chiefs 0 1 0 0.000 21 27 -6 0-0-0 0-1-0 0-1-0 0-1-0 0-1-0 1L
Dolphins 0 1 0 0.000 8 33 -25 0-0-0 0-1-0 0-0-0 0-1-0 0-1-0 1L
Patriots 0 1 0 0.000 13 20 -7 0-1-0 0-0-0 0-0-0 0-1-0 0-1-0 1L
Saints 0 1 0 0.000 13 20 -7 0-1-0 0-0-0 0-0-0 0-1-0 0-1-0 1L
Giants 0 1 0 0.000 6 21 -15 0-0-0 0-1-0 0-1-0 0-1-0 0-1-0 1L
Jets 0 1 0 0.000 32 34 -2 0-1-0 0-0-0 0-0-0 0-1-0 0-1-0 1L
Seahawks 0 1 0 0.000 13 17 -4 0-1-0 0-0-0 0-1-0 0-1-0 0-1-0 1L
Titans 0 1 0 0.000 12 20 -8 0-0-0 0-1-0 0-0-0 0-1-0 0-1-0 1L