Here are the early odds for the Bears at Lions Thanksgiving matchup.
The Chicago Bears have lost consecutive games to division rivals (and five straight), but now they travel to Motown to take on the first-place Detroit Lions on Thanksgiving. The (10-1) Lions may be the best team in the NFL, while the (4-7) Bears are just playing for pride.
On paper, this is a colossal mismatch, but the Bears have played their last two NFC North rivals close, so I’m just hoping they can find a way to be competitive.
Caleb Williams and the Chicago offense have made strides in the two weeks under offensive coordinator Thomas Brown, so could we expect some fireworks on Thursday?
Our partners at FanDuel Sportsbook have the Lions as a 10.5 favorite, with the over/under at 48.5.
Detroit seems destined for their first Super Bowl appearance in franchise history, thanks to an aggressive offense and an opportunistic defense. Head coach Dan Campbell was the right guy at the right time for Detroit, and his team has taken on his identity.
It’s amazing how hiring the right guy can turn a franchise around.
The good news is that the Bears play in the early slot (11:30 a.m. CT), so the dread of a possible blowout won’t drag down your holiday. The bad news is that the game on early might ruin your appetite if the Lions have their way with the Bears.
What are your thoughts on the game? Do you think the Bears can cover? Do you like the over?