Bears vs Lions Prediction and Preview - NFL Week 16, 2024
Last updated: Dec 22, 2024, 6:01PM | Published: Dec 15, 2024, 6:05PM
The Chicago Bears will face the favoured Detroit Lions in NFL Week 16 action at Soldier Field on Monday, commencing at 5:00am AEDT.
This article features Stats Insider's prediction and tips for the Bears vs Lions game, as well as the latest betting odds and touchdown scorer tips.
Who Will Win?
Using trusted machine learning and data, Stats Insider has simulated the outcome of Monday's Chicago vs Detroit NFL game 10,000 times.
Our independent predictive analytics model gives the Lions a 73% chance of beating the Bears at Soldier Field.
Bears vs Lions: Odds
The latest Bet365 betting odds in Australia for Monday's NFL game at Soldier Field are shown here:
- Head to Head: Bears $3.70, Lions $1.29
- Line: Bears +7 ($1.91), Lions -7 ($1.91)
- Total (Over/Under 47.5 Points): Over $1.91, Under $1.91
Odds are correct at the time of publication and subject to change.
Looking at the latest head-to-head odds, Bet365 currently has the Bears at $3.70 and the Lions at $1.29.
The Bears are listed as 7-point underdogs against the Lions, with odds of $1.91 available at Bet365.
For the favourite Lions (-7) to cover the line, Bet365 offers odds of $1.91.
The over/under for total points scored is set at 47.5 with Bet365, which has odds of $1.91 for the over and $1.91 for the under.
According to Stats Insider's analytics model, the bookmakers have got it right and both the Bears and the Lions have a 50% chance of covering the line.
The 47.5-point over/under is expected to is also considered an equal 50-50 chance of hitting.
Bears vs Lions: Best Bets
- Head to Head: Chicago at $3.70 with Bet365
- Line: Lions -7 at $1.91 with Bet365
- Total Points: Under 47.5 at $1.91 with Bet365
While the Lions have a higher chance of winning the game, betting on the Bears to win is our recommended option due to the edge found when comparing our data-driven probabilities to the odds currently on offer.
Making use of the edges seen here at Stats Insider is pivotal to being a profitable sports bettor in the long run.
Bears vs Lions: Prediction
Stats Insider's predicted final score for Bears vs Lions at Soldier Field in Week 16 is the Lions prevailing 27-20.
This prediction is based on each team's average score following 10,000 game simulations.
Stats Insider provides full betting coverage of the Chicago vs Detroit game in Week 16, including data-driven predictions and live updatestips.
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Bears vs Lions: TD Scorer Tips
Who will score the first touchdown in Bears vs Lions? The latest data is in.
According to Stats Insider, Detroit's Jahmyr Gibbs is the most likely player to score the first TD in Bears vs Lions.
Gibbs has an 18.2% chance of scoring the first TD at Soldier Field, while the Lions RB has a 66.9% chance of reaching the end zone at any point in the game.
Scroll down for the complete list of first touchdown scorer and anytime touchdown scorer probabilities.
First Touchdown Scorer Tips
Bears First TD Tips
- DJ Moore: 7.7% probability
- D'Andre Swift: 7.6% probability
- Keenan Allen: 7.2% probability
- Rome Odunze: 6.2% probability
- Cole Kmet: 4.8% probability
Lions First TD Tips
- Jahmyr Gibbs: 18.2% probability
- Amon-Ra St. Brown: 10.4% probability
- Sam LaPorta: 7.7% probability
- Jameson Williams: 7.7% probability
- Tim Patrick: 5.3% probability
Anytime Touchdown Scorer Tips
Bears Anytime TD Tips
- DJ Moore: 36.1% probability
- D'Andre Swift: 35.6% probability
- Keenan Allen: 33.6% probability
- Rome Odunze: 30.3% probability
- Cole Kmet: 24.1% probability
Lions Anytime TD Tips
- Jahmyr Gibbs: 66.9% probability
- Amon-Ra St. Brown: 44.1% probability
- Jameson Williams: 34.6% probability
- Sam LaPorta: 34.4% probability
- Tim Patrick: 24.6% probability
Bears-Lions Projected Player Stats
Of the starting quarterbacks, the Bears' Caleb Williams is projected for 202 passing yards. The Lions' Jared Goff is expected to throw for 233 yards.
Bears Starting QB
- Caleb Williams: 202 projected passing yards
Lions Starting QB
- Jared Goff: 233 projected passing yards
Bears Rushing Yards
- D'Andre Swift: 66 projected yards
- Caleb Williams: 19 projected yards
- Roschon Johnson: 15 projected yards
Lions Rushing Yards
- Jahmyr Gibbs: 97 projected yards
- Craig Reynolds: 26 projected yards
- Jared Goff: 7 projected yards
Bears Receiving Yards
- DJ Moore: 72 projected yards
- Keenan Allen: 57 projected yards
- Rome Odunze: 46 projected yards
- Cole Kmet: 36 projected yards
- D'Andre Swift: 18 projected yards
Lions Receiving Yards
- Amon-Ra St. Brown: 75 projected yards
- Jameson Williams: 48 projected yards
- Sam LaPorta: 46 projected yards
- Tim Patrick: 39 projected yards
- Jahmyr Gibbs: 26 projected yards
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Bears vs Lions: Week 16 Essential Details
The NFL Week 16 game between the Bears and Lions at Soldier Field is scheduled to begin at 5:00am AEDT on Monday.
- Teams: Chicago Bears vs Detroit Lions
- Date: Monday 23 December 2024
- Time: 5:00am AEDT
- Venue: Soldier Field
All dates and times in this article are in Australian Eastern Daylight Time (AEDT), unless otherwise noted.
Conclusion
Our Chicago vs Detroit predictions are based on 10,000 data-driven simulations of the game, all curated by our team of experienced data scientists and analysts. We use cutting-edge technology and machine learning to ensure our NFL tips are accurate and reliable, so that you can make informed decisions with confidence.
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