Lions vs Bears Prediction and Preview - NFL Week 13, 2024
Last updated: Nov 28, 2024, 5:35PM | Published: Nov 21, 2024, 6:41PM
The Detroit Lions will face the Chicago Bears in NFL Week 13 action at Ford Field on Friday, starting at 4:30am AEDT.
This article features Stats Insider's prediction and tips for the Lions vs Bears game, along with the latest betting odds and touchdown scorer tips.
Who Will Win?
Utilising advanced machine learning and data, Stats Insider has simulated the outcome of Friday's Detroit vs Chicago NFL match-up 10,000 times.
Our leading predictive analytics model gives the Lions a 78% chance of beating the Bears at Ford Field.
Lions vs Bears: Odds
The current Bet365 betting odds in Australia for Friday's NFL game at Ford Field are listed here:
- Head to Head: Lions $1.19, Bears $4.90
- Line: Lions -10 ($1.91), Bears +10 ($1.91)
- Total (Over/Under 48 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 Lions at $1.19 and the Bears at $4.90.
The Lions are listed as 10-point favourites against the Bears, with odds of $1.91 available at Bet365.
For the underdog Bears (+10) to cover the line, Bet365 offers odds of $1.91.
The over/under for total points scored is set at 48 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 Bears (+10) are predicted to cover the line 56% of the time, while the 48-point over/under is expected to stay under 55% of the time.
Lions vs Bears: Best Bets
- Head to Head: Chicago at $4.90 with Bet365
- Line: Bears +10 at $1.91 with Bet365
- Total Points: Under 48 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 because of the 1.1% edge identified when comparing our data-driven probabilities to the odds currently on offer.
Taking advantage of the edges published here at Stats Insider is one of the keys to being a profitable sports bettor in the long run.
Lions vs Bears: Prediction
Stats Insider's predicted final score for Lions vs Bears at Ford Field in Week 13 is the Lions winning 27-18.
This prediction is based on each team's average score following 10,000 game simulations.
Stats Insider provides full coverage of the Detroit vs Chicago game in Week 13, including data-driven predictions and live win probabilitiestips.
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Lions vs Bears: TD Scorer Tips
Who will score an anytime touchdown in Lions vs Bears? The latest data is in.
According to Stats Insider, Detroit's David Montgomery is the most likely player to score the first TD in Lions vs Bears.
Montgomery has a 16.5% chance of getting in for six first at Ford Field, while the Lions RB has a 62.0% chance of registering an anytime touchdown.
Scroll down for the complete list of first touchdown scorer and anytime touchdown scorer probabilities.
First Touchdown Scorer Tips
Lions First TD Tips
- David Montgomery: 16.5% probability
- Jahmyr Gibbs: 13.0% probability
- Amon-Ra St. Brown: 8.9% probability
- Jameson Williams: 7.4% probability
- Sam LaPorta: 6.3% probability
Bears First TD Tips
- Roschon Johnson: 7.2% probability
- D'Andre Swift: 6.8% probability
- DJ Moore: 6.5% probability
- Keenan Allen: 6.1% probability
- Rome Odunze: 5.4% probability
Anytime Touchdown Scorer Tips
Lions Anytime TD Tips
- David Montgomery: 62.0% probability
- Jahmyr Gibbs: 53.5% probability
- Amon-Ra St. Brown: 41.2% probability
- Jameson Williams: 34.7% probability
- Sam LaPorta: 29.9% probability
Bears Anytime TD Tips
- Roschon Johnson: 34.0% probability
- D'Andre Swift: 33.0% probability
- DJ Moore: 31.8% probability
- Keenan Allen: 30.0% probability
- Rome Odunze: 27.7% probability
Lions-Bears Projected Player Stats
Of the starting quarterbacks, the Lions' Jared Goff is projected for 221 passing yards. The Bears' Caleb Williams is expected to throw for 200 yards.
Lions Starting QB
- Jared Goff: 221 projected passing yards
Bears Starting QB
- Caleb Williams: 200 projected passing yards
Lions Rushing Yards
- Jahmyr Gibbs: 63 projected yards
- David Montgomery: 60 projected yards
- Jared Goff: 7 projected yards
Bears Rushing Yards
- D'Andre Swift: 59 projected yards
- Caleb Williams: 18 projected yards
- Roschon Johnson: 17 projected yards
Lions Receiving Yards
- Amon-Ra St. Brown: 75 projected yards
- Jameson Williams: 44 projected yards
- Sam LaPorta: 37 projected yards
- Jahmyr Gibbs: 24 projected yards
- Tim Patrick: 19 projected yards
Bears Receiving Yards
- DJ Moore: 73 projected yards
- Keenan Allen: 51 projected yards
- Rome Odunze: 46 projected yards
- Cole Kmet: 36 projected yards
- D'Andre Swift: 15 projected yards
Remember, our model updates regularly, so refresh this article for the latest betting predictions before the Detroit vs Chicago game.
As always, see Stats Insider's Best Bets to get the best tips for every NFL game, as well as predictions for a wide range of other sports.
Lions vs Bears: Week 13 Essential Details
The NFL Week 13 match-up between the Lions and Bears at Ford Field is scheduled to commence at 4:30am AEDT on Friday.
- Teams: Detroit Lions vs Chicago Bears
- Date: Friday 29 November 2024
- Time: 4:30am AEDT
- Venue: Ford Field
All dates and times in this article are in Australian Eastern Daylight Time (AEDT), unless otherwise noted.
Conclusion
Our Detroit vs Chicago predictions are based on 10,000 data-driven simulations of the game, carefully curated by our team of skilled data scientists and analysts. We use cutting-edge technology and machine learning to ensure our NFL tips are accurate and reliable, giving you the confidence to make informed decisions.
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