Another game where the outcome is meaningless in regards to the playoff picture but probably not meaningless to the coaches and players. Lions head coach Jim Caldwell is on the hot seat and a win here might help his cause while coach Fox wants to end his initial season as Bears head coach in a positive way.
From a match-up/scheme perspective, Caldwell is familiar with Bears offensive coordinator Adam Gase's offense as it has a lot of elements from Indianapolis' offense when he was there –although that didn’t prevent the Bears from scoring 34 points in their previous meeting back in Week 6 (a 37-34 Lions victory). On the season the Bears offense has been slightly below average overall and I suspect they’ll have a harder time scoring in this game against a Lions defense that has really picked it up since their bye week. Since then then Lions are 5-2 SU and ATS, winning against the spread by an average of 7.8 points per game and allowing just 19.3 points per game. They have only allowed more than 70 yards rushing twice.
Improvements have also been seen with an offense that has averaged 26.4 points per game since Jim Bob Cooter took control as offensive coordinator after the bye. Matthew Stafford has thrived, throwing 14 touchdowns and one interception over the past six games.
The Bears will be missing one of their playmakers on offense as Alshon Jeffery won't play in this one because of an ailing hamstring. The Lions realize they need to acclimate and will practice outside Thursday and Friday to get ready for the weather in Chicago on Sunday. Bears suck at home this year but want to end on a good note & get their second win @ home this year.
Slight lean to the Bears.
CHICAGO (pk) 23 Detroit 21
Another game where the outcome is meaningless in regards to the playoff picture but probably not meaningless to the coaches and players. Lions head coach Jim Caldwell is on the hot seat and a win here might help his cause while coach Fox wants to end his initial season as Bears head coach in a positive way.
From a match-up/scheme perspective, Caldwell is familiar with Bears offensive coordinator Adam Gase's offense as it has a lot of elements from Indianapolis' offense when he was there –although that didn’t prevent the Bears from scoring 34 points in their previous meeting back in Week 6 (a 37-34 Lions victory). On the season the Bears offense has been slightly below average overall and I suspect they’ll have a harder time scoring in this game against a Lions defense that has really picked it up since their bye week. Since then then Lions are 5-2 SU and ATS, winning against the spread by an average of 7.8 points per game and allowing just 19.3 points per game. They have only allowed more than 70 yards rushing twice.
Improvements have also been seen with an offense that has averaged 26.4 points per game since Jim Bob Cooter took control as offensive coordinator after the bye. Matthew Stafford has thrived, throwing 14 touchdowns and one interception over the past six games.
The Bears will be missing one of their playmakers on offense as Alshon Jeffery won't play in this one because of an ailing hamstring. The Lions realize they need to acclimate and will practice outside Thursday and Friday to get ready for the weather in Chicago on Sunday. Bears suck at home this year but want to end on a good note & get their second win @ home this year.
Lions gathering some steam here at the end of the season, beating lousy teams and scoring points. Stafford and his recievers appear to have some late season chemistry while the Bears are missing some key offensive weapons.
Lions 27 daBears 22
Lions (pk)
Lions gathering some steam here at the end of the season, beating lousy teams and scoring points. Stafford and his recievers appear to have some late season chemistry while the Bears are missing some key offensive weapons.
Although this game is meaningless with regards to the
post season, I still see an investment opportunity in this spot!I rode the Bears last week as there was NO
way Jay Cutler, with or without Alshon Jeffery, was going to allow the Rookie
to beat him in their first ever meeting; however, beating Matt Stafford without the
services of Alshon Jeffery, Eddie Royal AND half of the their secondary is a
whole different “Animule” in my humble opinion.In addition, Jim Caldwell and the rest of his staff are coaching for their
jobs as Old Lady Ford “ain’t” fxcking around (she keeps a hatchet in her purse).In other words, this one means more to
Stafford and Caldwell then it does Cutler and the Fox Man.
With that being said, put me down for Detroit minus the
small chalk (1) for two (2) Dimes please.Thanks!
Nice call Holt! Thanks for the pick!
Quote Originally Posted by holtnt:
Although this game is meaningless with regards to the
post season, I still see an investment opportunity in this spot!I rode the Bears last week as there was NO
way Jay Cutler, with or without Alshon Jeffery, was going to allow the Rookie
to beat him in their first ever meeting; however, beating Matt Stafford without the
services of Alshon Jeffery, Eddie Royal AND half of the their secondary is a
whole different “Animule” in my humble opinion.In addition, Jim Caldwell and the rest of his staff are coaching for their
jobs as Old Lady Ford “ain’t” fxcking around (she keeps a hatchet in her purse).In other words, this one means more to
Stafford and Caldwell then it does Cutler and the Fox Man.
With that being said, put me down for Detroit minus the
small chalk (1) for two (2) Dimes please.Thanks!
over 45.5
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