NFL Prop Bets: Detroit Lions vs Chicago Bears - Week 2

The Chicago Bears (0-1) face the Detroit Lions (0-1) at Ford Field for Week 2. Let's take a look at the NFL Prop Bets for Sunday's matchup. The Lions started the week as 4.5-point favorites but the spread has since moved to 5.5, leaving the Lions at -250 and Bears at +205.

The total points line is set at 46.5, with OVER at -118 and UNDER at -103, meaning the implied expected score for the game is 26-20 Detroit.

  • The Bears (-108) have a 9-8-1 ATS record since the beginning of last season, while the Lions (-113) hold a record of 12-6-1 across the same span.

Points on the board

  • The Bears have scored 18.6 points per game since the beginning of last season (27th in the league). Comparatively, the Lions are performing better over the same span, averaging 32.1 (1st).
  • Defensively, the Bears have conceded 22.1 points per game since the beginning of last season (T13th in the league), while the Lions have given up an average of 20.5 points over that span (7th).

Moving the chains

  • With an average of just 285.4, the Bears rank 32nd in the league for total yards per game since the beginning of last season. Comparatively, the Lions rank 2nd with 400.4 yards per game over the same span.
  • In terms of yards allowed, the Bears have given up 348.7 per game since the beginning of last season (26th in the league), while the Lions have allowed an average of 338.1 (18th).

Ascendency in the air

  • The Bears have recorded an underwhelming 182.4 per game since the beginning of last season (31st in the league). Nevertheless, the Lions may struggle to take advantage of that factor if their own numbers are to go by, having allowed 240.9 passing yards per game (29th) across the same period.
  • Meanwhile, the Lions have recorded 259.7 passing yards per game since the beginning of last season (2nd in the league), while the Bears' defense has given up 213.3 passing yards per game (11th) across the same period.

Advantage on the ground

  • Looking at the ground game, the Bears have recorded 102.9 rushing yards per game since the beginning of last season (25th in the league). Conversely, the Lions are giving up 97.2 rushing yards per game (6th) across the same period.
  • On the other hand, the Lions have recorded 140.8 rushing yards per game since the beginning of last season (7th in the league), something they may look to exploit against the Bears, who rank 28th for opponent rushing yards across the same period, conceding 135.4 per game.

Protecting the ball

  • Looking at their ability to force turnovers, the Bears have recorded 25 total takeaways since the beginning of last season (10th in the league), while the Lions have recorded 24 (11th).
  • On offense, the Bears have recorded 17 total giveaways since the beginning of last season (T9th in the league), while the Lions have recorded 16 (T7th).

First to Score

The Bears are +120 to score first, while the Lions are -155.

  • The Bears have scored first in three of their 18 games since the beginning of last season.
  • The Lions have scored first in eight of their 19 games since the beginning of last season.

Which team will score the first touchdown?

The Bears are +145 to record the first touchdown, while the Lions are -169.

  • The Bears have recorded the first touchdown in six of their 18 games since the beginning of last season.
  • The Lions have recorded the first touchdown in 13 of their 18 games since the beginning of last season.

First Scoring Play

    Play Frequency Odds
    Chicago Touchdown3 / 18+316
    Chicago Field Goal0 / 18+350
    Chicago Safety0 / 18+7200
    Detroit Touchdown6 / 18+160
    Detroit Field Goal2 / 18+322
    Detroit Safety0 / 18+7700

Which team will get a quick start?

The Bears are +153 to be the first team to reach 10 points, while the Lions are -190.

  • The Bears have been the first to score 10 points in six of their 18 games since the beginning of last season.
  • The Lions have been the first to score 10 points in 12 of their 18 games since the beginning of last season.

First Quarter Moneyline

The Lions are favored in the 1st Quarter Moneyline market, currently at -169, while the Bears are +142.

  • The Bears have a 3-12-3 first quarter W/L/T record since the beginning of last season, while the Lions hold a record of 9-9-1 across the same span.

Last Time They Met

The Lions recorded a 34-17 victory over the Bears at Soldier Field when these teams last met in Week 16, 2024.