Bears vs Lions Prediction, Picks & Odds | 14 Sep 2025

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, September 14. Our betting preview features expert predictions, picks, updated betting odds, head-to-head stats and the latest team news, including injuries.

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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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.

Quarterbacks

Caleb Williams

215.5 Passing Yards

Over -112

Under -112

Jared Goff

243.5 Passing Yards

Over -112

Under -112

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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Our Game Prediction

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Player Prop Picks

Top Pick: Sam LaPorta Anytime TD +190

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.

Latest Sam LaPorta Player Prop Odds

Touchdown

Anytime

+195

First

+1000

Receiving Yards

Over 43.5

-112

Under 43.5

-112

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Jared Goff Over 249.5 Passing Yards -114

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.

Latest Jared Goff Player Prop Odds

Touchdown

Anytime

+1700

First

+8000

Passing Yards

Over 243.5

-112

Under 243.5

-112

Correct Score Prediction

Bears 23 - 34 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.

For this game, the sportsbooks’ Moneyline betting odds mean Detroit Lions are -303 favorites to win and that means a 75% chance of landing a victory. For those wanting to oppose the market leader, you can get +245 about Chicago Bears.

The current spread is 6.5 and the total points line is 46.5. There is no denying the popularity of betting on the Totals. If you’re going for Over 46.5, then the odds are -105.

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Moneyline

Bears

+245

Lions

-303

Point Spread

Bears +6.5

-110

Lions -6.5

-110

Total Points

Under 46.5

-115

Over 46.5

-105

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 -161.

Touchdown

Jahmyr Gibbs (Lions)

First TD

+420

Anytime TD

-161

David Montgomery (Lions)

First TD

+650

Anytime TD

-100

Amon-Ra St. Brown (Lions)

First TD

+650

Anytime TD

+120

D'Andre Swift (Bears)

First TD

+950

Anytime TD

+165

Sam LaPorta (Lions)

First TD

+1000

Anytime TD

+195

Jameson Williams (Lions)

First TD

+1100

Anytime TD

+220

DJ Moore (Bears)

First TD

+1200

Anytime TD

+185

Rome Odunze (Bears)

First TD

+1400

Anytime TD

+220

Olamide Zaccheaus (Bears)

First TD

+2500

Anytime TD

+460

Caleb Williams (Bears)

First TD

+2500

Anytime TD

+500

Colston Loveland (Bears)

First TD

+2700

Anytime TD

+500

Cole Kmet (Bears)

First TD

+3000

Anytime TD

+550

Roschon Johnson (Bears)

First TD

+3000

Anytime TD

+550

Kalif Raymond (Lions)

First TD

+3300

Anytime TD

+700

Isaac TeSlaa (Lions)

First TD

+3500

Anytime TD

+550

Kyle Monangai (Bears)

First TD

+4000

Anytime TD

+700

Luther Burden III (Bears)

First TD

+7500

Anytime TD

+1200

Brock Wright (Lions)

First TD

+7500

Anytime TD

+1100

Jared Goff (Lions)

First TD

+8000

Anytime TD

+1700

Devin Duvernay (Bears)

First TD

+10000

Anytime TD

+2200

Dominic Lovett (Lions)

First TD

+10000

Anytime TD

+2000

Durham Smythe (Bears)

First TD

+10000

Anytime TD

+3300

Craig Reynolds (Lions)

First TD

+10000

Anytime TD

+3000

Shane Zylstra (Lions)

First TD

+10000

Anytime TD

+4000

Receiving Yards

Amon-Ra St. Brown (Lions)

Over 63.5

-112

Under 63.5

-112

DJ Moore (Bears)

Over 50.5

-112

Under 50.5

-112

Rome Odunze (Bears)

Over 49.5

-112

Under 49.5

-112

Jameson Williams (Lions)

Over 46.5

-112

Under 46.5

-112

Sam LaPorta (Lions)

Over 43.5

-112

Under 43.5

-112

Jahmyr Gibbs (Lions)

Over 27.5

-112

Under 27.5

-112

Olamide Zaccheaus (Bears)

Over 21.5

-112

Under 21.5

-112

Cole Kmet (Bears)

Over 19.5

-112

Under 19.5

-112

Colston Loveland (Bears)

Over 16.5

-112

Under 16.5

-112

D'Andre Swift (Bears)

Over 16.5

-112

Under 16.5

-112

David Montgomery (Lions)

Over 12.5

-112

Under 12.5

-112

Kalif Raymond (Lions)

Over 11.5

-112

Under 11.5

-112

Rushing Yards

Jahmyr Gibbs (Lions)

Over 65.5

-112

Under 65.5

-112

D'Andre Swift (Bears)

Over 49.5

-112

Under 49.5

-112

David Montgomery (Lions)

Over 47.5

-112

Under 47.5

-112

Caleb Williams (Bears)

Over 27.5

-112

Under 27.5

-112

Passing Yards

Jared Goff (Lions)

Over 243.5

-112

Under 243.5

-112

Caleb Williams (Bears)

Over 215.5

-112

Under 215.5

-112

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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 Home Stats		7-3	59.10	34.90	24.20	6	4
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

Latest regular season and playoff games stats.

Chicago Bears Stats

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

Point Spread

• +6.5 Betting Line: Have covered the spread in 6 of the last 10 games
• +6.5 Betting Line on the Road: Have covered the spread in 6 of the last 10 games on the road

Point Spread

• -6.5 Betting Line: Have covered the spread in 4 of the last 10 games
• -6.5 Betting Line at Home: Have covered the spread in 4 of the last 10 home games

Total Points

• Game Totals: An average of 41.10 pts in the previous 10 games
• Game Totals on the Road: An average of 38.50 pts in the previous 10 games on the road
• Over 47.5: Covered in 4 of the previous 10 games
• Over 47.5 on the Road: Covered in 1 of the previous 10 games on the road
• Team Totals: Have scored an average of 16.20 pts and allowed 24.90 pts in the last 10 games
• Team Totals on the Road: Have scored an average of 14.80 pts and allowed 23.70 pts in the last 10 games on the road

Total Points

• Game Totals: An average of 56.70 pts in the previous 10 games
• Game Totals at Home: An average of 59.10 pts in the previous 10 home games
• Over 47.5: Covered in 6 of the previous 10 games
• Over 47.5 at Home: Covered in 6 of the previous 10 home games
• Team Totals: Have scored an average of 32.40 pts and allowed 24.30 pts in the last 10 games
• Team Totals at Home: Have scored an average of 34.90 pts and allowed 24.20 pts in the last 10 home games

Game Stats

Last 10 Games

• Total Yards: Gained 278.10 Yds. Allowed 369.30 Yds
• Rushing Yards: Gained 95.30 Yds. Allowed 138.40 Yds
• Passing Yards: Gained 182.80 Yds. Allowed 230.90 Yds
• Total Touchdowns: Scored 1.90 TD. Allowed 2.60 TD
• Rushing Touchdowns: Scored 0.50 TD. Allowed 1.20 TD
• Passing Touchdowns: Scored 1.20 TD. Allowed 1.40 TD
• Total 1st Downs: Picked up 16.70. Allowed 20.10
• Total Turnovers: Committed 0.90. Committed by opponents 1.00
• Total Penalties: Committed 7.10. Committed by opponents 6.10
• Penalty Yards: Lost 49.90 Yds. Gained 45.10 Yds

Game Stats

Last 10 Games

• Total Yards: Gained 442.70 Yds. Allowed 346.20 Yds
• Rushing Yards: Gained 140.90 Yds. Allowed 102.50 Yds
• Passing Yards: Gained 301.80 Yds. Allowed 243.70 Yds
• Total Touchdowns: Scored 4.10 TD. Allowed 2.90 TD
• Rushing Touchdowns: Scored 1.70 TD. Allowed 1.30 TD
• Passing Touchdowns: Scored 2.30 TD. Allowed 1.50 TD
• Total 1st Downs: Picked up 26.60. Allowed 18.60
• Total Turnovers: Committed 1.10. Committed by opponents 0.60
• Total Penalties: Committed 6.00. Committed by opponents 6.60
• Penalty Yards: Lost 49.80 Yds. Gained 49.60 Yds

Last 10 Games on the Road

• Total Yards: Gained 254.70 Yds. Allowed 380.90 Yds
• Rushing Yards: Gained 90.40 Yds. Allowed 138.10 Yds
• Passing Yards: Gained 164.30 Yds. Allowed 242.80 Yds
• Total Touchdowns: Scored 1.60 TD. Allowed 2.40 TD
• Rushing Touchdowns: Scored 0.40 TD. Allowed 1.30 TD
• Passing Touchdowns: Scored 1.00 TD. Allowed 1.10 TD
• Total 1st Downs: Picked up 16.00. Allowed 20.00
• Total Turnovers: Committed 1.30. Committed by opponents 1.40
• Total Penalties: Committed 5.80. Committed by opponents 6.60
• Penalty Yards: Lost 45.30 Yds. Gained 50.20 Yds

Last 10 Home Games

• Total Yards: Gained 431.70 Yds. Allowed 360.60 Yds
• Rushing Yards: Gained 151.00 Yds. Allowed 116.10 Yds
• Passing Yards: Gained 280.70 Yds. Allowed 244.50 Yds
• Total Touchdowns: Scored 4.40 TD. Allowed 2.90 TD
• Rushing Touchdowns: Scored 1.90 TD. Allowed 1.60 TD
• Passing Touchdowns: Scored 2.40 TD. Allowed 1.20 TD
• Total 1st Downs: Picked up 25.90. Allowed 21.40
• Total Turnovers: Committed 1.30. Committed by opponents 1.00
• Total Penalties: Committed 6.00. Committed by opponents 6.40
• Penalty Yards: Lost 55.80 Yds. Gained 49.60 Yds

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