The Lions will play the Bears on Sunday, December 22nd, 2024. The matchup takes place at Soldier Field. Watch this exciting Week 16 matchup at 1:02 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
It's now Week 16, as the 2024-25 NFL regular season is coming to a close. This week's action includes a matchup between the Detroit Lions and Chicago Bears. They'll play on Sunday, December 22nd, 2024 at Soldier Field, in a game that may affect this season's playoff picture. We've highlighted each team's key performance stats below. Take note of the following as you handicap this matchup.
- SportsBetting3.com Power Rankings - Now Week 16 of the 2024-25 NFL regular season, the Detroit Lions have a 97.67 power ranking based on our formula. Their opponent, the Chicago Bears, currently possess a 87.00 power ranking.
- Away Detroit Lions - With the season coming to a close, the Detroit Lions have a 6-0-0 record as an away team, ranking them 1st in the league for away team wins.
- Home Chicago Bears - The Chicago Bears come to this Week 16 game with a 4-3-0 record as a home team. They rank 4th in the league for home team wins as the 2024-25 regular season wraps up.
- Points Scored - The Detroit Lions currently rank 1st (459) headed into Week 16, with the Chicago Bears ranked 22nd (266) for points scored to date.
- Points Against - As the regular season winds down, the Detroit Lions rank 25th (282) for points score against them. Note that the Chicago Bears now rank 21st (308) for points scored against.
- Team Records - The final games of the season will determine who heads to the playoffs. Heading into Week 16, the Detroit Lions have a 12-2-0 record, with the Chicago Bears at 4-10-0 for the 2024-25 NFL regular season.
Captain Shady Lines
A broken compass is right at least twice a day.
Avast, ye scurvy dogs! The Detroit Lions be takin' on the Chicago Bears this Sunday!
This be a crucial Week 16 matchup as the NFL season be windin' down.
Detroit Lions be standin' at 12-2-0 while Chicago Bears be laggin' at 4-10-0.
This battle be happenin' at Soldier Field, where the Lions be lookin' to dominate.
According to SportsBetting3.com NFL Power Rankings, Detroit Lions be at 97.67 while Chicago Bears be at 87.00. Place a bet at BetRivers or BetMGM and be sure to look at this matchup's prop bets below. We've compared odds from our partner sportsbooks. Arrr!
Best Lions at Bears Odds
| Underdog Chicago Bears | Favorite Detroit Lions |
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| Over | Under |
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| Underdog Chicago Bears | Favorite Detroit Lions |
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Matchup Odds FAQs
The Detroit Lions are -7 -105 point spread favorites at BetMGM, while the Chicago Bears are +7 -115 point spread underdogs at BetMGM.
The best over line is 48 -110 points at BetMGM, which means you risk $110 to win $100 betting the over. The best under line is 48 -110 points at BetMGM, and that means you risk $110 to win $100 betting the under.
The Detroit Lions are the -350 moneyline favorite at BetMGM and the Chicago Bears are the +260 moneyline underdog at BetMGM.
NFL Odds Example
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Game |
 BetMGMBet |
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Lions
Bears
12/22/24 1:02pm EST | -7 -105+7 -115 |
Underdog Chicago Bears - Chicago Bears bettors risk $100 to win $86.96 at -115 odds.
A +7 Chicago Bears underdog bet wins if they lose by 6 or fewer, tie, or win outright. The bet pushes if they lose by 7. Your bet loses if they lose by 8 or more.
Favorite Detroit Lions - Detroit Lions bettors risk $100 to win $95.24 at -105 odds.
A -7 Detroit Lions favorite bet wins if they win by 8 or more. The bet pushes if they win by 7. Your bet loses if they win by 6 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
12/22/24 1:02pm EST | -160+125Bet |
Lions
Bears
No Touchdown
To Score 1st Touchdown
12/22/24 1:02pm EST | -200+145+10000Bet |
Lions
Bears
Game to Overtime
12/22/24 1:02pm EST | Yes +775No -2500Bet |
Lions
Bears
Safety to be Scored
12/22/24 1:02pm EST | Yes +1000No -3000Bet |
| BetMGM | |
Caleb Williams
Interceptions Thrown
DET at CHI 12/22/24 1:02pm EST | 0.5 o -1600.5 u +120Bet |
Jared Goff
Interceptions Thrown
DET at CHI 12/22/24 1:02pm EST | 0.5 o +1000.5 u -130Bet |
Caleb Williams
Longest Passing Completion
DET at CHI 12/22/24 1:02pm EST | 34.5 o -11034.5 u -120Bet |
Jared Goff
Longest Passing Completion
DET at CHI 12/22/24 1:02pm EST | 33.5 o -12033.5 u -110Bet |
| BetMGM | |
Cairo Santos
Total Kicking Points
DET at CHI 12/22/24 1:02pm EST | 5.5 o -1205.5 u -110Bet |
Jake Bates
Total Kicking Points
DET at CHI 12/22/24 1:02pm EST | 7.5 o +1007.5 u -135Bet |
Caleb Williams
Total Pass Completions
DET at CHI 12/22/24 1:02pm EST | 20.5 o -11520.5 u -115Bet |
Jared Goff
Total Pass Completions
DET at CHI 12/22/24 1:02pm EST | 23.5 o +10023.5 u -135Bet |
| BetMGM | |
Caleb Williams
Total Passing Yards
DET at CHI 12/22/24 1:02pm EST | 215.5 o -115215.5 u -115Bet |
Jared Goff
Total Passing Yards
DET at CHI 12/22/24 1:02pm EST | 250.5 o -115250.5 u -115Bet |
Caleb Williams
Total Touchdown Passes
DET at CHI 12/22/24 1:02pm EST | 1.5 o +1351.5 u -185Bet |
Jared Goff
Total Touchdown Passes
DET at CHI 12/22/24 1:02pm EST | 1.5 o -1751.5 u +130Bet |
Recent Meetings Since 2020
| Week | Game | Result | Margin |
|---|---|---|---|
| 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 |
| 2020 Week 13 | Lions vs Bears Sunday, December 6th, 2020 | DET 34, CHI 30 Soldier Field | Lions by 4 |
| 2020 Week 1 | Bears vs Lions Sunday, September 13th, 2020 | CHI 27, DET 23 Ford Field | Bears by 4 |
Team Standings
| Team | W | L | T | Pct | PF | PA | Home | Away | Div | Div% | Conf | Conf% | Strk | L5 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| xz* - Detroit Lions | 15 | 2 | 0 | 0.882 | 564 | 342 | 7-2-0 | 8-0-0 | 6-0-0 | 1.000 | 11-1-0 | 0.917 | 3W | 4-1-0 |
| Chicago Bears | 5 | 12 | 0 | 0.294 | 310 | 370 | 4-5-0 | 1-7-0 | 1-5-0 | 0.167 | 3-9-0 | 0.250 | 1W | 1-4-0 |
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 Odds|
Team | BetMGM |
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| Lions | +900 Bet |
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Team | BetMGM |
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| Bears | +3500 Bet |
Detroit Lions & Chicago Bears Team Pages
Review each team's season schedule and results, season win total odds, futures odds, betting bonuses and other valuable information on our exclusive team betting odds pages. Team betting odds and stats update throughout the season:
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How to Bet on the Detroit Lions vs Chicago Bears NFL Game
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