NFL Preview: Chicago Bears vs. Detroit Lions

The Detroit Lions (12-2) and Chicago Bears (4-10) have another edition of their rivalry for the second time this season on Sunday, December 22 at 1:00 PM ET at Soldier Field in Chicago, Illinois. Current NFL betting odds show the Lions favored with a point spread at -6.5 (-115).

Detroit Lions Betting Preview

The Lions have recently suffered their second loss of the season, which also snapped their 11-game winning streak. This defeat was at the hands of the Buffalo Bills in a 48-42 performance.

They were down 21-14 at the half, but their defense steadily allowed the Bills to gain momentum. They did have a strong fourth quarter with 21 points, but the damage had already been done. Jared Goff completed 38 of 59 passes for 494 yards along with five touchdowns.

Both teams were synonymous on paper, as they each surpassed 520 yards (559 for the Bills). The first quarter lapses in defense really hurt their chances too, as you cannot go down 14-0 after the first to try and come back against an offense like the Bills.

The Lions are the best in the league for producing 32.8 points a game. Their defense ranks seventh for allowing opponents to get 20.1 points a game. Despite the recent loss with large point totals on both sides, these averages should come back to normal against the Bears.

Chicago Bears Betting Preview

The Bears have now lost eight consecutive battles with a recent one being a 30-12 showing against the Minnesota Vikings. In half of these eight losses, they have been decided by three points, so the luck has to turn around at some point.

They did not get points on the board until the third quarter with a field goal. However, they were down 20-3 at that point and a difficult task to come back against a legitimate contender for the Super Bowl. Caleb Williams was solid with his 18 of 31 passes totaling 191 yards and a touchdown.

The Bears had plenty of opportunities to make it down field, as they had 284 yards and 16 first downs. But, the defense allowed the Vikings to get 329 yards and 24 first downs. They will need to capitalize on these scoring drives if they want to defeat the Lions.

Their offense has been lackluster at 19.0 points a game, ranking 25th in the league. Their defense has been solid at slowing teams down to 22.0 points a game, which ranks 11th.

Odds, Series Trends, and Free Pick

The Detroit Lions vs. Chicago Bears betting odds here are offered through MyBookie, giving you an appealing opportunity. These odds show the Lions as 6.5-point favorites on the road, while market analysis indicates the Lions have a 71.9 percent chance of winning. The Bears were within reach the last time they met the Lions, but the Lions are set on a playoff run and will not be messing around here.

Final Pick: Detroit Lions -6.5 (-115)