The NFC North spotlight shifts to Detroit on Sunday, where the Lions host the Chicago Bears in a divisional clash at Ford Field. Both teams enter Week 2 with plenty to prove: the Bears looking to show that rookie quarterback Caleb Williams can deliver in tough road environments, and the Lions eager to build on their standing as one of the NFC’s most consistent playoff contenders.
Oddsmakers lean toward Detroit, listing the Lions as 5.5-point favorites with a moneyline of -250, while the Bears sit at +220 to pull the upset. The total is set at 47.5, reflecting expectations for a competitive game with offensive fireworks on both sides. According to Dimers.com’s data-driven model , the Lions hold a 71% chance of winning, though Chicago has enough playmakers to keep things close.
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