The Detroit Lions will host the Chicago Bears at Ford Field on Sunday in a key Week 2 NFC North showdown.
Both clubs lost their season openers, and my Bears vs. Lions predictions are calling for Detroit to cover the number in a high-scoring showdown.
Read more in my NFL picks for September 14.
Bears vs Lions predictions
Here are our early thoughts on the spread and total for this week’s game. We will have a full game preview (with a best bet and SGP) later in the week.
Early Bears vs Lions spread pick: Lions -5.5
The Minnesota Vikings were able to put 21 fourth-quarter points on the board against the Chicago Bears on Monday Night Football, and now Chicago hits the highway on a short week to face the multifaceted attack of the Detroit Lions.
While the Lions are definitely licking their own wounds following a Week 1 loss to the Green Bay Packers, Detroit went 7-2 at home last year and has covered the spread in 10 consecutive games following a loss.
Chicago quarterback Caleb Williams looked the part for the majority of Monday night, but I expect a bounce-back showing from the Detroit defense.
I like this -5.5 spread at FanDuel, especially with some books already listing it at -6, and it will most likely continue moving in that direction.
Early Bears vs Lions total pick: Over 47.5
FanDuel has dropped this total from the look-ahead 48.5, so this 47.5 number is right in the middle of the key range of 43-51.
The total was 47.5 in the last head-to-head matchup back in December. Detroit won 34-17 in that installment of the rivalry, and I forecast a similar final result Sunday.
As noted, the Bears had success on offense with QB Caleb Williams flashing poise against the Vikings, and the Lions also averaged an NFL-high 35.3 points per home game last season.
There are oodles of playmakers on offense for both clubs, so I anticipate defensive stops being few and far between.
Bears vs Lions odds
- Bears vs. Lions spread: Lions -3.5
- Bears vs. Lions moneyline: Bears +195, Lions -235
- Bears vs. Lions Over/Under: 48.5
How to watch Bears vs Lions
- Bears vs. Lions matchup
- Date: Sunday, September 14, 2025, 1:00 p.m. ET
- City: Detroit, MI
- Venue: Ford Field
- TV: FOX
Odds are correct at the time of publishing and are subject to change.
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