Lions vs. Bears Week 14 Opening Odds Disrespect Detroit
Not even an awful first three quarters could stop the Lions from coming back to beat the Bears in Week 11.
Yet they’re only 3.5-point favorites over Chicago this time around!
Let’s dig into the odds to see if we can find some betting value.
Lions vs. Bears Week 14 Opening Odds
The Lions are on the road in this matchup, but they’re 7-3 against the spread as favorites this year and were 7.5-point favorites over the Bears in Week 11.
Detroit won, 31-26, in Week 11, which might give you some pause.
But do you remember how much had to go wrong for the Bears to even have a chance? Jared Goff threw three interceptions, Craig Reynolds lost a fumble and Justin Fields ran for over 100 yards.
It’s unlikely that the Lions commit four turnovers AND allow Fields to run wild again, but even if they do, their offense should still be able to keep them within reach of covering this spread.
Lions winning was never in doubt. Bears needed a lot of luck to cover the spread. https://t.co/vvj79ux8v3
— Phil Wood (@Phil_Wood_Jr) November 19, 2023
Detroit has scored 22+ points in five straight games and is averaging 27.3 points per game (6th in NFL).
Chicago is tied with San Fran for the best rush defense in the league (79 rush yards allowed per game), which is a tough matchup for Detroit’s offense. However, the Lions ran 22 times for 115 yards and 2 TDs in their last meeting.
Look for the Lions to learn from their mistakes and win by four points or more once again against the Bears.
If you’re looking for another bet on this game, betting on over 41.5 total points could be a strong play. The Lions should be able to get you most of the way there, considering they’re averaging just under 28 points per game and the over has hit in each of their past four games.
And I’m sure you need no reminder how easy it is for the defense to surrender points in a hurry (anyone remember that 21-0 lead over the Saints quickly becoming a 24-21 game??).
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