The winless Detroit Lions (0-3) visit the Chicago Bears (1-2) Sunday of Week 4. Kickoff for the NFC North rivalry at Soldier Field is scheduled for 1 p.m. ET (FOX). Below, we look at the Lions vs. Bears odds and lines, and make our best NFL picks, predictions and bets.
The Lions covered the spread as 7.5-point home underdogs in Week 3 in a 19-17 loss to the Baltimore Ravens. Detroit led 17-16 with 1:04 to go, but Baltimore PK Justin Tucker kicked an NFL-record, 66-yard field goal as time expired. Lions QB Jared Goff threw for 217 yards with no touchdowns and no interceptions in the loss.
Chicago failed to cover as a 7.5-point dog in a 26-6 loss at the Cleveland Browns last week. The Bears were outgained 418 to 47 in total yardage. Yes, 47 total yards (46 rushing, 1 passing). QB Andy Dalton sat with a knee injury, while rookie QB Justin Fields’ first NFL start didn’t go so well: 6 of 20 passing for 1 net yard with 0 TDs and 0 picks.
Bears Coach Matt Nagy said Sunday’s starting QB will be a “game-time decision.”
Also see: Week 4 staff picks
Lions at Bears odds, spread and lines
Odds provided by Tipico Sportsbook; access USA TODAY Sports’ betting odds for a full list. Lines last updated Saturday at 9:15 a.m. ET.
- Money line: Lions +130 (bet $100 to win $130) | Bears -160 (bet $160 to win $100)
- Against the spread (ATS): Lions +3.5 (-130) | Bears -3.5 (+105)
- Over/Under (O/U): 40.5 (O: -117 | U: -103)
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Betting stats:
- ATS: Lions 2-1 | Bears 1-2
- O/U: Lions 2-1 | Bears 1-2
Lions at Bears key injuries
Lions
- DE Michael Brockers (shoulder) questionable
- LB Trey Flowers (shoulder/knee) out
- LB Romeo Okwara (shoulder) questionable
- RB D’Andre Swift (groin) questionable
Bears
- QB Andy Dalton (knee) questionable
- DB Tashaun Gipson Sr. (hamstring) doubtful
- LB Khalil Mack (foot) questionable
- WR Darnell Mooney (groin) questionable
- DB Xavier Crawford (back) questionable
- LB Joel Iylegbunlwe (hamstring) out
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Lions at Bears odds, lines, predictions and picks
Prediction
Lions 14, Bears 13
Money line
If Dalton doesn’t start, bet a HALF UNIT on DETROIT (+130).
Chicago’s offense couldn’t get it going last week with Fields at the helm, as he was sacked 9 times.
If Dalton does start, AVOID.
Don’t fret if you fail to make a bet once the Bears name their starter. There’s money to be made on the UNDER (see below).
Against the spread
DETROIT +3.5 (-130) is the way to go based on the already mentioned struggling Chicago offense.
Detroit claimed a 34-30 victory at Soldier Field, Dec. 6, 2020, in the last head-to-head meeting and covered as a 3-point underdog.
Over/Under
UNDER 40.5 (-103) is the STRONGEST PLAY – 1½ times your usual wager.
It doesn’t matter who starts at QB for the Bears. This game should finish Under. We’ll just have to worry about defensive or special teams touchdowns.
The Lions finished with 17 points in each of their last two games. They scored 33 points in their opener, an 8-point loss to the San Francisco 49ers, but they scored 16 points in the final 1:53 of garbage time.
The Bears didn’t score a touchdown last week after tallying just four in their first two games – two apiece in each contest. Their scores (in order from the opener): 34-14 loss at the Los Angeles Rams, 20-17 home win vs. the Cincinnati Bengals and last week’s 26-6 setback at Cleveland.
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| JOHNNY’S RECORD | W-L | SP | ROI |
| SINCE JULY 8 | 44-26 | 19-8 | +14.997 |
| *–SP: Strongest plays; ROI: Return on investment | |||
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