Lions vs. Bears: NFL Week 14 Odds & Picks (2023)
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NFL Odds, Picks & Predictions: Lions vs. Bears
Lions vs. Bears
The total for this game has been moving like crazy, as a nasty winter storm was expected to hit Solider Field on Sunday. But as it usually happens, the early forecasts were wrong. And while it won't be a glorious day on the gridiron, temperatures in the low 30's with only moderate winds and no precipitation is completely manageable. While I don't mind the over at 43 or better, I feel more confident in the home underdogs. Chicago's defense has shown improvement as the year's gone on, and it's gotten especially better against the pass thanks to the arrival of Montez Sweat as well as a healthier secondary. Meanwhile, Detroit has felt shaky ever since their ridiculous comeback victory over the Bears a few weeks ago. Jared Goff hasn't played well since that game, and Detroit's secondary is raising questions about the validity of this defense. I wouldn't be stunned if Chicago won outright.
Pick: Bears +3.5 / Over 43
-Matt Barbato
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Betting "against the spread" refers to the act of choosing the winning team based on a numeric handicap placed on the team that oddsmakers believe is superior, rather than picking the outright winner. For example, if the Rams face the Bengals, and oddsmakers set the spread at Rams -3.5, you would need Los Angeles to win by 4 or more points in order to cash your Rams bet.
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