Lions vs. Bears odds, line, spread: 2023 NFL picks, Week 17 predictions from proven computer model – CBS Sports
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The Detroit Lions will be trying to keep their playoff hopes alive when they host the Chicago Bears on Sunday afternoon. Detroit’s wild-card chances took a hit when it lost to Carolina in a 37-23 upset last week, but it is still alive heading into Week 17. Chicago is hoping to snap an eight-game losing streak after getting blown out by Buffalo on Christmas Eve.
Kickoff is set for 1 p.m. ET. Detroit is favored by 6 points in the latest Lions vs. Bears odds from Caesars Sportsbook, while the over/under is set at 52.5. Before entering any Bears vs. Lions picks, you’ll want to see the NFL predictions from the model at SportsLine.
The model, which simulates every NFL game 10,000 times, is up well over $7,000 for $100 players on top-rated NFL picks since its inception. The model enters Week 17 of the 2022 NFL season on an incredible 158-113 run on top-rated NFL picks that dates back to the 2017 season. The model ranked in the top 10 on NFLPickWatch four of the past six years on straight-up NFL picks and beat more than 94% of CBS Sports Football Pick’em players four times during that span. Anyone who has followed it is WAY UP.
Now, the model has set its sights on Lions vs. Bears. You can head to SportsLine to see its picks. Here are several NFL betting lines for Lions vs. Bears:
Chicago has not played a road game since the end of November, so it should be well-rested coming into this matchup. The Bears have been within single digits in five of their last seven games, including a 25-20 loss to Philadelphia as 8.5-point underdogs. Quarterback Justin Fields is not listed on the injury report heading into this matchup, as coach Matt Eberflus said Monday that he won’t shut Fields down for the season as long as he is healthy.
Fields has racked up more than 3,100 total yards of offense and 24 touchdowns this season, which has allowed Chicago to play many competitive games. Detroit is dealing with the disappointment of last week’s loss to Carolina, putting a huge dent in the Lions’ playoff chances. Chicago has won seven of the last nine meetings between these teams, including four of the last five in Detroit.
Detroit might be coming off a disappointing loss to Carolina, but it still has more of a reason to be motivated for this game. The Bears have been eliminated from playoff contention, while the Lions still have a chance to make the playoffs with two wins to close the regular season. They have been one of the most underrated teams in the NFL this season, covering the spread in seven of their last eight games.
Running back Jamaal Williams leads the league in rushing touchdowns (14), and Amon-Ra St. Brown has gone over 1,000 receiving yards. Quarterback Jared Goff has been one of the most efficient signal callers in the league, completing 64.5% of his passes for 26 touchdowns and seven interceptions. Detroit has covered the spread in 10 of its last 12 home games, while Chicago has covered once in its last six games.
The model has simulated Lions vs. Bears 10,000 times and the results are in. The model is leaning Over, and it’s also generated a point-spread pick that is hitting in almost 60% of simulations. You can only see the pick at SportsLine.
So who wins Bears vs. Lions? And which side of the spread is hitting almost 60% of the time? Visit SportsLine now to find out which side of the Lions vs. Bears spread you need to jump on Sunday, all from the model that has crushed its NFL picks, and find out.
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