NFL Thanksgiving Day Bears vs. Lions Week 13 Picks & Predictions
By Anthony Rome
DETROIT, MI (The Spread) - Following two straight losses can the Lions rebound today when they host the Bears at 12:30PM ET in the first of three Thanksgiving Day games?
ODDS: According to oddsmakers from online sports book Bovada.lv, the Lions are 7-point home favorites over the Bears while the over/under total is currently sitting at 47.5 for today's game.
LINE MOVEMENT: The Lions opened as 5.5-point favorites but the line has jumped up to 7 at most online and Vegas sports books while the total opened at 46.5 and has been bet up to 47.5.
SEASON RECORDS: The Bears are 5-6 on the year and 5-6 against the spread, while the over is 6-5 in their 11 games this season. The Lions, meanwhile, are 7-4 straight up but 5-6 against the number while the under has been a profitable 2-9 this season.
PUBLIC BETTING: Of the wagers currently placed on this game, 62% of NFL public bettors currently favor the Lions. 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 home team is 5-2 against the spread in the last seven meetings between these two teams while the Bears are 0-4 against the number in their last four games versus the Lions and 0-4 ATS in their last four trips to Detroit. Chicago is also 1-5-1 ATS in its last seven games on Thursday, 2-10 ATS in its last 12 divisional games and 0-7 ATS in its last seven games in Week 13. On the other side the Lions are 4-1 ATS in their last five games versus division opponents and 8-2 ATS in their last 10 games after scoring less than 15 games in their previous contest.
2014 NFL WEEK 13 FREE PICK: DETROIT LIONS -7