Bears vs Lions

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DET
Lions Detroit Lions
VS
Sunday, January 4, 2026 5:00 AM ET
Soldier Field, Chicago, IL
CHI
Bears Chicago Bears

Gridiron Duels Prediction

Point Spread Lions -3 to -7
Moneyline Lions -320 to -120
Total (O/U) 34 to 42
Editorial ranges from Gridiron Duels. Not sportsbook odds.

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Betting Odds

Line: DET -1.7

Matchup Preview

Updated 1 month ago
Recent meetings lean Detroit, while Chicago still carries sturdy long term pedigree and institutional steadiness. With no real home tilt and a low scoring history between these clubs, the game should feel compact. Detroit brings cleaner recent form and has the edge in short term execution right now. Chicago's deeper franchise pedigree and steady baseline make this matchup resistant to blowouts and reward situational adaptability. Win plays will be early down efficiency, red zone finishing, and avoiding the one costly turnover.
This preview uses public trends and matchup context only. It is not an official line or guarantee of outcomes.

Edge Meter

Offense 6/10

Detroit's offense benefits from cleaner recent form and confidence from recent head to head results, giving a situational execution edge.

Defense 6/10

Defensive advantage leans Detroit thanks to sharper recent play and a tendency to control possessions in low scoring affairs.

Special Teams 5/10

No clear edge on special teams with a neutral environment and both clubs showing steady baseline performance in support units.

Coaching 6/10

Coaching tilt favors Detroit based on cleaner recent results and more consistent short term game planning.

Key Mismatches

  • Recent form versus franchise pedigree
    Detroit brings a recent upswing while Chicago's organizational history and baseline quality keep the game close.
  • Low scoring tendency against high pedigree units
    Both franchises have strong pedigrees, but head to head scoring has been muted, favoring field position and defense.
  • Neutral venue reduces home influence
    With no clear home edge, small execution advantages and situational play become the decisive factors.

Trend Callouts

Recent meetings favor Detroit in the head to head sample Both clubs carry high franchise pedigree and organizational continuity Expect a low scoring, field position style game rather than a shootout

Head-to-Head Record (All Time)

CHI
Bears
103
Wins
4
Ties
DET
Lions
81
Wins

Average Scores

Bears vs Lions

Bears 19.7 PPG
Lions 18.5 PPG

Home Field Advantage

Bears vs Lions

Bears at Home 59-35
63% Win Rate
Lions at Home 49-45
52% Win Rate

Highest Scoring Game

Bears vs Lions

75 Total Points
Nov 27, 1997
Bears 20 - 55 Lions

Last Meeting

Bears vs Lions

Dec 22, 2024
Lions 34 - 17 Bears
Lions Won

Recent Meetings (Last 5)

Dec 22, 2024
DET W
Bears 17
@
Lions 34
Nov 28, 2024
DET W
Bears 20
@
Lions 23
Dec 10, 2023
CHI W
Bears 28
@
Lions 13
Nov 19, 2023
DET W
Bears 26
@
Lions 31
Jan 01, 2023
DET W
Bears 10
@
Lions 41

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Historical Performance (All-Time Stats)

CHI

Bears

All-time performance

ALL-TIME WIN % 105 Seasons
54%
798-646-42
PLAYOFF SEASONS 105 total
29
28% of seasons
CHAMPIONSHIPS Last: 1985
9
1921, 1932, 1933, 1940, 1941, 1943, 1946, 1963, 1985
RECENT FORM Last 5 years
35%
29-55-0
DET

Lions

All-time performance

ALL-TIME WIN % 95 Seasons
45%
606-709-34
PLAYOFF SEASONS 95 total
19
20% of seasons
CHAMPIONSHIPS Last: 1957
4
1935, 1952, 1953, 1957
RECENT FORM Last 5 years
52%
44-39-1
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