Bears vs Lions Thanksgiving Week 13 Predictions | NFL Picks Today, Best Bets

On Thanksgiving Day, the Chicago Bears are set for a divisional showdown against the Detroit Lions. Chicago enters this matchup with a 4-7 record, looking to snap its five-game losing streak against its NFC North foes. Meanwhile, the Lions head into this battle tied with a league-best 10-1 record, hoping to start their season series off against the Bears with a win. Expect a dogfight between two franchises with a rich history of despising each other.

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Bears vs Lions

• Location: Ford Field (Detroit, Michigan) | Time: 12:30 PM ET
• Where to Watch: CBS
• Spread: Lions -10.5, Moneyline: Lions -520, Total: 48.5

Bears vs Lions Best Bet: Bears +10.5

The Bears enter this matchup as a heavy underdog, and it’s easy to see why, following their rough stretch up to this point. Chicago started the season 4-2, and everything looked to be going to plan until a five-game losing streak with some heartbreaking losses began to pile up. Despite their frustrating stretch over the last month, the Bears have lost three of their previous five games by at least one score. Their last two battles against the Minnesota Vikings and Green Bay Packers came down to three points. Although Chicago may not steal a win on the road, it wouldn’t be a shock to see this divisional battle be a dogfight with a margin of victory less than 11 points.

Bears vs Lions Best Total Bet: Over 48.5

The Lions have put together one of the most historic offenses in NFL history this season. Between their explosive backfield and reliable passing game, Detroit’s well-balanced offense averages 32.7 points per game entering this matchup. Conversely, Chicago has struggled, averaging 20.1 points per game. Despite that, this game could be an outlier for the Bears against a Lions secondary that has struggled against the passing attack this season. A final score of 34-24 could be a realistic outcome.

Bears Best Player Bet: DJ Moore 60+ Receiving Yards +126

DJ Moore has seemingly been the top pass catcher in a loaded wide receiver room for the Bears. The wideout is up to 54 receptions, 566 receiving yards, and four touchdowns on the season, and he could be in store for a big day against a struggling Lions secondary. Up to this point of the season, Moore has reached the 60+ receiving yard mark on five different occasions, and on primetime during their holiday game, expect the playmaker to show up big.

Lions Best Total Bet: Sam LaPorta 40+ Receiving Yards +114

The Lions managed to get Sam LaPorta back in the lineup last week after dealing with injuries over the previous two weeks. Despite his poor showing, the tight end was two bad drops away from having a massive game in Week 12. Against a Bears defense that has struggled against tight ends this season, expect Ben Johnson to attack their weakness with one of their biggest strengths.

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