- Teams: Detroit Lions vs. Chicago Bears
- Date: Sunday, December 10, 2023
- Location: Soldier Field in Chicago, IL
- Time: 1:00 p.m. ET
- How to Watch: FOX
The top team in the NFC North meets the team in last place in that division on Sunday when the Detroit Lions face the Chicago Bears at Soldier Field. The Week 14 game between the teams is their second meeting of the 2023 NFL season. In their first matchup, which took place during Week 11, the Lions triumphed at home, beating the Bears 31-26. Here is some background on the teams before we look at the upcoming game between the Lions and Bears.
The Detroit Lions (9-3) were on a three-game winning streak before they lost to the Packers by a score of 29-22 during Week 12. In Week 13, the Lions downed the New Orleans Saints 33-28.
The Chicago Bears (4-8) opened the 2023 NFL season with four straight losses. The team has gone 3-4 since then, but they have yet to win back-to-back games this year. The Bears went into their bye week in Week 13 following a 12-10 win over the Vikings. A win over the Lions would be the first time they had wins in consecutive games since they defeated Seattle and the NY Giants late in the 2021 NFL campaign.
Before we look at the betting breakdown for Sunday’s NFC matchup between the Detroit Lions and Chicago Bears, check out our best Super Bowl betting tips and the top betting sites for NFL football in 2023.
Detroit Lions vs. Chicago Bears betting picks
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Spread | MoneyLine | Total Points |
| Detroit Lions | -3.5 (-110) | -195 | Ov 45.5 (-105) |
| Chicago Bears | +3.5 (-110) | +165 | Un 45.5 (-105) |
Detroit Lions betting breakdown
The Detroit Lions are having their best season in decades. The last time the team was 9-3 after 12 games was in 1962. If Detroit can keep up the pace for the rest of the 2023 NFL season, they will win their first division title since they took the NFL Central title in 1993.
The Lions have one of the most effective offenses in the NFL, with a balanced passing and rushing attack. The team had 347 total yards against New Orleans, with quarterback Jared Goff going 16-for-25 for 213 yards passing. Goff did not throw an interception. He was sacked once.
The offense has not been a problem for the Lions. The team’s defense has been a weak spot all season. The defense struggles on the pass rush and defending the pass. Further, the defense is one of the worst in the NFL at stopping their foes from scoring a touchdown once they reach the red zone.
Chicago Bears betting breakdown
The Chicago Bears are struggling, but they are better than last year and look like they might be heading in the right direction. They are near the top of the league in total rushing yards with 1,597, but their passing game is still near the bottom of the league, and their rushing defense has the fewest sacks in the NFL. In their past two outings, the Bears have picked off seven passes, but the team’s offense has been unable to capitalize on those turnovers. If the Bears hope to pick up more wins in 2023, quarterback Justin Fields must complete more passes downfield. His longest pass against the Packers was 23 yards, and his average passing yardage was 5.8 yards, his second-lowest total of the season.
Before they defeated the Vikings in Week 12, the Bears had lost 12 consecutive games to NFC North foes. The betting odds are against them making it two straight wins in the division.
Best bets for NFL Week 14: Detroit Lions vs. Chicago Bears
The Bears have only scored 20 points or more in five games this year. One of those games was against the Lions when they put up 26. Outside of that game, the Bears averaged 14.5 points in their past four outings. The Bears should be able to score more than 14 against the Lions. With the way the Lions offense is playing, the betting pick is for the teams to hit the over in Week 14.
The Lions, even with a suspect defense, will win in Week 14. The betting pick is for the Lions to beat the Bears.
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