The Lions will play the Bears on Sunday, January 4th, 2026. The matchup takes place at Soldier Field. Watch this exciting Week 18 matchup at 4:25 pm EST. Check local listings for coverage on FOX.
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Table of Contents
- Matchup Stats
- Captain Shady Lines
- Best Odds
- Interactive Odds Example
- Prop Bets
- Recent Meetings
- Team Standings
- Futures Odds
- Team Pages
- Other Games Today
Key Matchup Stats
The 2025-26 NFL regular season is winding down. One of the upcoming Week 18 matchups includes a battle between the Detroit Lions and Chicago Bears . Set for Sunday, January 4th, 2026 at Soldier Field, the result of this game may affect this season's playoff picture. Take note of each team's performance stats below. Any late-season momentum will likely carryover into the playoffs.
- SportsBetting3.com Power Rankings - Looking at Week 18 of the 2025-26 NFL regular season, the Detroit Lions have a 92.33 power ranking based on our formula. The Chicago Bears currently possess a 92.33 power ranking as the regular season wraps up.
- Away Detroit Lions - The Detroit Lions have a 3-5-0 record as an away team for the 2025-26 regular season, ranking them 6th in the league for away team wins.
- Home Chicago Bears - As for the Chicago Bears, they come to this Week 18 game with a 6-1-0 record as a home team. They rank 2nd in the league for home team wins.
- Points Scored - The Detroit Lions currently rank 2nd (462) as we approach Week 18, with the Chicago Bears ranked 10th (425) for points scored to date.
- Points Against - With the regular season concluding, the Detroit Lions rank 9th (397) for points score against them. Note that the Chicago Bears now rank 10th (396) for points scored against.
- Team Records - The final games of the season will determine who heads to the playoffs. As Week 18 action looms, the Detroit Lions have a 8-8-0 record, with the Chicago Bears at 11-5-0 for the 2025-26 NFL regular season.
Captain Shady Lines
A broken compass is right at least twice a day.
Avast ye scallywags! The Detroit Lions face the Chicago Bears in a crucial Week 18 clash.
The regular season be near its end, with playoff implications hangin' in the balance.
Detroit Lions be 8-8-0, while the Chicago Bears be 11-5-0, ye scurvy dogs!
This battle be happenin' at Soldier Field, with the power rankings dead even.
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We've gathered this matchup's prop bets below, so get ready for a wild ride.
Review the best point spread, total, and moneyline odds for this matchup in the following tables, and may the best team emerge victorious! Arrr!
Best Lions at Bears Odds
| Underdog Detroit Lions | Favorite Chicago Bears |
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| Over | Under |
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| Underdog Detroit Lions | Favorite Chicago Bears |
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Matchup Odds FAQs
The Chicago Bears are -4.5 -105 point spread favorites at BetMGM, while the Detroit Lions are +4.5 -115 point spread underdogs at BetMGM.
The best over line is 51.5 -110 points at BetMGM, which means you risk $110 to win $100 betting the over. The best under line is 51.5 -110 points at BetMGM, and that means you risk $110 to win $100 betting the under.
The Chicago Bears are the -210 moneyline favorite at BetMGM and the Detroit Lions are the +170 moneyline underdog at BetMGM.
NFL Odds Example
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Game |
 BetMGMBet |
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Lions
Bears
1/04/26 4:25pm EST | +4.5 -115-4.5 -105 |
Underdog Detroit Lions - Detroit Lions bettors risk $100 to win $86.96 at -115 odds.
A +4.5 Detroit Lions underdog bet wins if they lose by 4 or fewer, tie, or win outright. Your bet loses if they lose by 5 or more.
Favorite Chicago Bears - Chicago Bears bettors risk $100 to win $95.24 at -105 odds.
A -4.5 Chicago Bears favorite bet wins if they win by 5 or more. Your bet loses if they win by 4 or fewer, tie, or lose outright.
Detroit Lions at Chicago Bears Prop Bets
| BetMGM Bet |
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Lions
Bears
First Team To Score
1/04/26 4:25pm EST | +110-145Bet |
Lions
Bears
No Touchdown
To Score 1st Touchdown
1/04/26 4:25pm EST | +120-160+10000Bet |
Lions
Bears
Game to Overtime
1/04/26 4:25pm EST | Yes +725No -2500Bet |
Lions
Bears
Safety to be Scored
1/04/26 4:25pm EST | Yes +1000No -3000Bet |
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Caleb Williams
Interceptions Thrown
DET at CHI 1/04/26 4:25pm EST | 0.5 o +1250.5 u -165Bet |
Jared Goff
Interceptions Thrown
DET at CHI 1/04/26 4:25pm EST | 0.5 o -1100.5 u -118Bet |
Caleb Williams
Longest Passing Completion
DET at CHI 1/04/26 4:25pm EST | 36.5 o -11536.5 u -118Bet |
Jared Goff
Longest Passing Completion
DET at CHI 1/04/26 4:25pm EST | 35.5 o -12035.5 u -110Bet |
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Cairo Santos
Total Kicking Points
DET at CHI 1/04/26 4:25pm EST | 7.5 o -1107.5 u -118Bet |
Jake Bates
Total Kicking Points
DET at CHI 1/04/26 4:25pm EST | 7.5 o +1007.5 u -135Bet |
Caleb Williams
Total Pass Completions
DET at CHI 1/04/26 4:25pm EST | 18.5 o -13018.5 u +100Bet |
Jared Goff
Total Pass Completions
DET at CHI 1/04/26 4:25pm EST | 22.5 o -10522.5 u -125Bet |
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Caleb Williams
Total Passing Yards
DET at CHI 1/04/26 4:25pm EST | 233.5 o -115233.5 u -115Bet |
Jared Goff
Total Passing Yards
DET at CHI 1/04/26 4:25pm EST | 246.5 o -115246.5 u -115Bet |
Caleb Williams
Total Touchdown Passes
DET at CHI 1/04/26 4:25pm EST | 1.5 o -1501.5 u +110Bet |
Jared Goff
Total Touchdown Passes
DET at CHI 1/04/26 4:25pm EST | 1.5 o -1301.5 u -105Bet |
Recent Meetings Since 2021
| Week | Game | Result | Margin |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 Week 18 | Lions vs Bears Sunday, January 4th, 2026 | DET 19, CHI 16 Soldier Field | Lions by 3 |
| 2025 Week 2 | Bears vs Lions Sunday, September 14th, 2025 | DET 52, CHI 21 Ford Field | Lions by 31 |
| 2024 Week 16 | Lions vs Bears Sunday, December 22nd, 2024 | DET 34, CHI 17 Soldier Field | Lions by 17 |
| 2024 Week 13 | Bears vs Lions Thursday, November 28th, 2024 | DET 23, CHI 20 Ford Field | Lions by 3 |
| 2023 Week 14 | Lions vs Bears Sunday, December 10th, 2023 | CHI 28, DET 13 Soldier Field | Bears by 15 |
| 2023 Week 11 | Bears vs Lions Sunday, November 19th, 2023 | DET 31, CHI 26 Ford Field | Lions by 5 |
| 2022 Week 17 | Bears vs Lions Sunday, January 1st, 2023 | DET 41, CHI 10 Ford Field | Lions by 31 |
| 2022 Week 10 | Lions vs Bears Sunday, November 13th, 2022 | DET 31, CHI 30 Soldier Field | Lions by 1 |
| 2021 Week 12 | Bears vs Lions Thursday, November 25th, 2021 | CHI 16, DET 14 Ford Field | Bears by 2 |
| 2021 Week 4 | Lions vs Bears Sunday, October 3rd, 2021 | CHI 24, DET 14 Soldier Field | Bears by 10 |
Team Standings
| Team | W | L | T | Pct | PF | PA | Home | Away | Div | Div% | Conf | Conf% | Strk | L5 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| xz - Chicago Bears | 11 | 6 | 0 | 0.647 | 441 | 415 | 6-2-0 | 5-4-0 | 2-4-0 | 0.333 | 7-5-0 | 0.583 | 2L | 2-3-0 |
| Detroit Lions | 9 | 8 | 0 | 0.529 | 481 | 413 | 5-3-0 | 4-5-0 | 2-4-0 | 0.333 | 6-6-0 | 0.500 | 1W | 2-3-0 |
Detroit Lions & Chicago Bears Futures Odds
Here are each team's Super Bowl, conference, and division futures odds. Review odds for other matchups and learn the best NFL bets.
Detroit Lions Futures OddsNo Super Bowl TM Detroit Lions YR: futures available
Chicago Bears Futures Odds|
Team | BetMGM |
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| Bears | +2200 Bet |
Detroit Lions & Chicago Bears Team Pages
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