Lions vs. Bears 2024 Prediction, Odds, Picks - Nov 28

Published Nov. 26, 2024 12:46 p.m. ET

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The Detroit Lions (10-1) will be attempting to extend a nine-game winning streak against the Chicago Bears (4-7). The Lions are big favorites (-10.5). The expected point total for the matchup is 49.

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Lions vs. Bears Odds & Betting Lines

Lions vs Bears Betting Information updated as of November 26, 2024, 10:33 a.m. ET.
Favorite	Spread	Favorite Spread Odds	Underdog Spread Odds	Total	Over Total Odds	Under Total Odds
Lions	-10.5	-108	-123	49	-109	-121

Lions vs. Bears Prediction & Pick

Pick ATS: Lions (-10.5)
Pick OU: Under (49)
Prediction: Lions 34 - Bears 10

How to Watch Detroit vs. Chicago

Game Date: Thursday, November 28, 2024
Time: 12:30 p.m. ET
Venue: Ford Field
Location: Detroit, Michigan
TV: CBS
Live Boxscore: FOX Sports

Lions vs. Bears Recent Matchups

In their past five head-to-head contests, Detroit has defeated Chicago three times.
In their last five head-to-head matchups, Detroit has racked up 130 points versus Chicago, while surrendering only 110 points.

Detroit Betting Info

In 11 Detroit games this year, it has nine wins against the spread.
The Lions have covered the spread when playing as at least 10.5-point favorites in two of two games this season.
Detroit has combined with its opponent to gone over the point total in 45.5% of its contests this year (five times over 11 games with a set point total).
The Lions have compiled a 9-1 record in games they played as moneyline favorite (winning 90% of those games).
The Lions have an 83.3% chance to win this contest, based on the implied probability of the moneyline.

Lions Stats

Stat	Average (Total)	Rank
Pass yards	243.5 (2,678)	6
Rush yards	150.8 (1,659)	4
Points scored	32.7 (360)	2
Pass yards against	227.2 (2,499)	25
Rush yards against	94.9 (1,044)	5
Points allowed	16.6 (183)	2

Detroit's Key Players

Offense

Jared Goff has 2,761 passing yards (eighth in the NFL), 20 touchdowns (fifth in the NFL) and nine interceptions this year. He has completed 72.9% of his attempts, averaging 251 yards per game and 9 per attempt.
Jahmyr Gibbs' rushing statline this season includes 886 yards (fourth in the NFL) and 10 TDs. He's averaging 80.5 yards per game and 5.8 per attempt (third in the NFL).
He's hauled in 26 passes (on 32 targets) for 265 receiving yards with one touchdown. He's averaging 24.1 receiving yards and 2.4 catches per game.
Through 11 games, David Montgomery has picked up 632 rushing yards, averaging 57.5 yards per game and scoring 11 touchdowns.
Montgomery has 24 catches on 26 targets for 241 yards, but he has yet to score a receiving touchdown.
Amon-Ra St. Brown averages 6.5 receptions and 67.9 yards per game, and has 747 total receiving yards (eighth in the NFL) and 71 catches (fourth in the NFL). He's gotten 85 total targets, and has caught nine touchdown passes (second in the NFL).

Defense

Over on the defensive side, Brian Branch has 61 tackles, three TFL, and four interceptions in 2024.
Jack Campbell has 82 tackles, five TFL, and 1.5 sacks this season. He leads the Lions in tackles.
Kerby Joseph has totaled seven interceptions (first in the NFL) and also has 51 tackles, one TFL, and nine passes defended.
So far this season, Carlton Davis has 51 tackles, two TFL, and two interceptions.

Chicago Betting Info

Chicago has gone 5-4-2 against the spread this season.
Games involving Chicago have hit the over on four occasions this year.
The Bears have entered the game as underdogs seven times this season and won once.
The bookmakers' moneyline implies a 20.8% chance of a victory for the Bears.

Bears Stats

Stat	Average (Total)	Rank
Pass yards	187.6 (2,064)	29
Rush yards	111.3 (1,224)	23
Points scored	20.1 (221)	22
Pass yards against	209.3 (2,302)	13
Rush yards against	129.7 (1,427)	20
Points allowed	19.7 (217)	8

Chicago's Key Players

Offense

Caleb Williams is averaging 6.3 passing yards per attempt (31st in the NFL) and 214.2 yards per game this year, completing 62.6% of his passes on the way to 2,356 total yards, 11 touchdowns and five interceptions through 11 games.
He's added 333 yards on the ground (second on the Bears), while scoring zero rushing touchdowns. He's averaging 30.3 yards per game and 5.9 per attempt.
D'Andre Swift has scored five rushing touchdowns, while totaling 665 rushing yards (4 per carry and 60.5 per game).
Swift has added 31 receptions (2.8 per game) for 278 yards (25.3 per game), without a receiving touchdown. He's been targeted 36 times in the passing game.
So far this season, D.J. Moore has caught 54 passes for 566 receiving yards with four touchdowns through the air. He has been targeted 80 total times and is averaging 4.9 receptions per game over 11 games played.
Cole Kmet has 422 receiving yards and three touchdowns from 39 receptions after getting 47 targets.

Defense

T.J. Edwards' 2024 effort includes 87 tackles, six TFL, one sack, and one interception in 11 games. He leads the Bears in tackles.
Kevin Byard has one sack to go with three TFL, 84 tackles, and one interception.
Tremaine Edmunds has one sack as well as two TFL, 69 tackles, and one interception in the 2024 campaign.
Gervon Dexter's stats include 35 tackles, three TFL, four sacks, and one pass defended in 11 games

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