2013 NFL Week 4 Bears vs. Lions Picks & Predictions
By Anthony Rome
DETROIT, MI (The Spread) – NFC North rivals clash in Detroit today when the Lions host the Bears at 1:00PM ET. Will Chicago cover as a small road underdog?
NFL Odds: According to oddsmakers from online sports book Bovada.lv, the Lions are 3-point favorites over the Bears, while the over/under total is currently sitting at 47.5 points. Chicago enters play with a 3-0 record and is 1-0 on the road, while Detroit is 2-1 overall and 1-0 at home.
Line Movement: The Bears opened as 2.5-point road underdog but the spread has been ebt up to 3 at most online sports books. As for the total, it opened at 47.5 and has been bet up slightly to 17.5.
Public Betting: Of the wagers currently placed on this game, 66% of NFL public bettors currently favor the Bears. This information is subject to change leading up to kickoff, however, so make sure you click on the link provided for the most up-to-date NFL public betting numbers.
NFL Free Pick: Take Detroit. According to latest NFL trends, the Bears are 1-5 against the spread in their last six games versus the Lions and 2-5 ATS in their last seven trips to Detroit. The home team is also 4-1 against the number in the last five meetings between these two teams, while the Bears are 1-5 ATS in their last six games versus NFC opponents and 0-4 ATS in their last four divisional games.
With Reggie Bush back for the Lions, look for their offense to fire on all cylinders against a road-weary Chicago defense that has been inconsistent thus far. If the Lions can avoid turning the ball over and shooting themselves in the foot like they're accustomed to doing, they should come out on top in this one. Their defensive line should disrupt Marc Trestman's offense and get in Jay Cutler's (who's due for a poor performance) head.
2013 NFL WEEK 4 FREE PICK: DETROIT LIONS -3