Detroit Lions vs Chicago Bears Betting Trends

The upcoming NFL showdown on January 4, 2026, features the Detroit Lions visiting the Chicago Bears at Soldier Field in Chicago, Illinois. This Sunday night football event promises an intense clash with significant betting trends to consider. Quarterback Caleb Williams leads the Bears, who boast a solid passing offense averaging 226.3 yards per game and a defense that allows 218.1 passing yards. On the other side, the Lions start quarterback Jared Goff, who manages a strong passing offense with 249.5 yards per game but faces a Bears defense that is tough against the pass.

Detroit's run offense averages 119.9 yards per game, while Chicago allows 135.3 rushing yards on defense, indicating a potential ground battle. The Bears' offense is balanced with a 30.4 yards per game rushing attack, matched against Detroit's defense that allows 117.6 rushing yards. Pass protection and pass rush stats show Detroit's defense sacks at 3 per game versus Chicago's 2 sacks allowed, suggesting a slight edge to the Lions' pass rush.

Chicago enters the game favored by 3 points with a total points over/under set at 50.5. Recent betting trends show the Bears perform well at home with a 6-1 straight-up home record and 5-2 ATS at home, while the Lions have a .500 away record. The Bears' recent form includes a competitive loss to the 49ers and wins over the Packers and Browns, while the Lions have struggled lately, losing to the Vikings and Steelers.

Key players like Chicago's DJ Moore (questionable) and Detroit's Amon-Ra St. Brown (questionable) could impact the game. This matchup's history favors the Bears with a recent decisive 52-21 win in Detroit on September 14, 2025, which offers valuable betting insights for this rematch.

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