Lions vs Bears Predictions For Week 2: Who is Favored to Win?
The Lions covered the spread when they beat the Bears 52-21 in Week 2.
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What The Spread Tells Us
The Lions destroyed the Bears and more than covered the spread. Now, we will wait until Week 18 to see what the spread will look like when that game happens.
What the Moneyline Tells Us
The moneyline gives the Lions a decent advantage, while also offering an appealing underdog line for the Bears. For example, if you were to place $100 on the Lions, and they won, you would win $43.48 back. Conversely, if you were to place that same $100 and they were able to pull off the win, then you would get $190 back in addition to the original $100.
How The Lions Win vs. Bears
The Lions defeat the Bears if they can effectively run the football to set up the playaction. This entails utilizing David Montgomery as a powerhouse and Jahmyr Gibbs as an edge runner. Gibbs is most effective running on the outside while also catching short passes from Jared Goff. Dominating the run opens up playaction passes tight to end Sam LaPorta and top receiver Amon-Ra St. Brown. It also opens up the chance to go deep to wide receiver Jameson Williams. The defense must keep Caleb Williams contained and not give him time.
How The Bears Win vs. Lions
The Bears win against the Lions if they can stuff the run and not let Montgomery and Gibbs dominate the line of scrimmage. Then, they must prevent Goff from finding LaPorta or St. Brown. But it all starts with how well their offensive line can protect Williams from the top pass rusher, Aidan Hutchinson.
History of Lions vs. Bears
The Lions and Bears have been competing in football against each other since 1930. Recent history has seen some interesting games that went down to the wire.
Lions Record vs. Bears
The Lions are 81-105-5 against the Bears. Last season, the Lions swept the season series, and have gone 5-1 in the past six games against the Bears. Despite both teams being in the same division for 95 years, they have never played each other in the playoffs.
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Lions vs Bears FAQ
The Lions play the Bears on Sunday, January 4, 2026, live from Soldier Field in Chicago, Illinois. It will be the final game of the regular season for both teams, and the Lions could potentially be fighting for a playoff spot.
The Portsmouth Spartans defeated the Chicago Bears 7-6 on October 22, 1930, in the first-ever game between the long-time franchises. The Bears defeated the newly-named Detroit Lions 19-16 on November 29, 1934, in Chicago.
The Bears lead the all-time, head-to-head rivalry 105-81-5 over the Lions. However, the Lions have bridged the gap lately, going 5-1 in the past six games against the Bears, including a sweep of the season series in 2024.
The odds for the game in Week 18 at Soldier Field are not available yet. But the odds will come out right before the week begins, and the Lions likely will be the favorites after covering the spread in their big win over the Bears in Week 2.
