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Welcome RotoBallers to our betting picks for the Chicago Bears vs. Detroit Lions, another article in our weekly series of free NFL betting picks for every game on the schedule. This free NFL betting breakdown article is for Sunday, January 1st, 2022.
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Today's Betting Overview - Bears @ Lions
The Bears take on the Lions on Sunday, January 1st at Ford Field, Detroit. RotoBaller provides free handicapping picks and odds for all NFL games throughout the 2022 season.
- Matchup: Chicago Bears (3-12) vs. Detroit Lions (7-8)
- Date: Sunday, January 1st, 2022
- Time: 1:00 PM ET
- Venue: Ford Field
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Chicago Bears - NFL Betting Analysis
This week, the Chicago Bears are hoping to get back in the win column after falling 35-13 to the Buffalo Bills. Chicago entered the game as 8.5-point underdog on the spread. Going into the game, the over-under total was set at 40 points, which the teams surpassed. The Bears were not able to make a comeback in last week's game, as they trailed Buffalo by a score of 21-10 heading into the final quarter. Through 15 games, the Bears have an ATS record of 5-9-1. So far, they have an over-under record of 10-5. This week's betting total of 52.0 is higher than the line in their previous games.
As the Bears prepare to take on Detroit, they are ranked 22nd in points per game at 20.2. This week could be one of the team's better games as Detroit is the worst defense in the NFL at 26.7 points per game. Although the Bears come into the game ranked just 32nd in pass yards per game, they will benefit from facing a Detroit secondary that is vulnerable through the air. On the ground, the Bears should also be in line for a good performance, as they are one of the better rushing team's in the league and are facing a defense that struggles to stop the run.
Detroit Lions - NFL Betting Analysis
Heading into week 17, the Detroit Lions are looking to bounce back from a loss to the Panthers by a score of 37-23, giving them a loss against an NFC opponent. With the loss, Detroit failed to cover the spread, as they had a were 2 point favorites. Going into the game, the over-under total was set at 43 points, which the teams surpassed. In the game, Detroit trailed the Panthers by a score of 31-13 heading into the 4th quarter. Through 15 games, the Lions have an ATS record of 10-5. So far, they have an over-under record of 10-5. This week's betting total of 52.0 is slightly higher than the line in their previous games.
Heading into this week's matchup, the Lions' offense is averaging 26.1 points per game, placing them 5th in the NFL. Detroit couldn't ask for a better matchup, as Chicago is 31st in points allowed. This year, Detroit is ranked 8th in pass yards per game and 16th in rushing at 120.7 yards per game. The Lions would benefit from placing a strong emphasis on the run, as Chicago is 30th in rush yards allowed per game.
Today's NFL Betting Pick - Bears vs. Lions
Chicago comes into the game looking to continue their recent success over Detroit, as they have won 2 of their last 3 matchups. The two teams have combined to average 43.0 points per game in their last 3 meetings. In game 1 of this year's series between the two teams, the Lions came away with a 31-30 win over the Bears. Not only did the Lions come away with a straight-up win, but they also covered the spread as -5.5 point underdogs. Last season, the Bears and Lions met up for 2 games, with Chicago winning both matchups by scores of 16-14 and 24-14.
The Detroit Lions have performed well vs the spread in recent games, going 2-1. On average, the Bears have averaged 23.33 points per game in the past 3 head-to-head matchups, compared to Detroit at 19.67.
Through their 3 most recent regular season matchups, the Bears have gone 0-3. In these games, they have gone just 1-2 vs the spread while posting an over-under mark of 2-1.
In their last 3 games away from home, the Bears have a straight-up record of 0-3 while going 0-3 vs the spread. The team averaged 21.0 points per game in this stretch.
Over their last 3 regular season games, the Lions have gone 2-1 straight up. This also includes going 2-1 ATS and an over-under mark of 2-1
When looking at their past 3 home matchups, Detroit has an ATS record of 3-0 while averaging 33.0 per game. The team went 2-1 overall in these games.
Recommended ATS Betting Pick: Bears 5.5
Recommended OU Betting Pick: Over 52.0
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