Chicago Bears vs Detroit Lions odds, spread & prediction
Chicago Bears6-2
Detroit Lions5-2Two NFC North rivals meet at Ford Field on Thanksgiving, both riding three-game winning streaks and separated by a single game in the standings.
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The market favors the Detroit Lions at -300 on the moneyline, a 52% implied chance to win.
BettorEdge community odds as of Nov 7. This is what bettors are pricing, not a pick, and it moves as money comes in.
At a glance
- Detroit is the home favorite; the fair price in the markets is -300. Chicago's fair market price is -233.
- Chicago is 6-2, Detroit is 5-2, both on three-game winning streaks heading into Thursday.
- These teams have not met this season.
Lines at a glance
Where this game is priced right now. Every number is peer to peer, set by bettors rather than a sportsbook.
The Market and Community Signal
The fair price in the markets is -300 for Detroit and -233 for Chicago. On BettorEdge you set your own number and trade peer-to-peer with no built-in house vig, so early movers here have a real chance to post a price that beats what a traditional sportsbook offers. Get in before the open interest piles up.
The Matchup
Chicago scores 26.8 points per game and allows 20.0, the sharper defensive number of the two. Detroit puts up 29.0 per game but has given up 25.7, and its two losses both came on the road. Ford Field has been a different story: Detroit is 4-0 at home this season. Chicago is 3-1 away, so both road splits carry some credibility, though Detroit's home record is the cleaner one.
Common Opponents as a Gauge
Four shared opponents give a rough like-for-like read. Detroit beat Minnesota 19-15 while Chicago lost to that same Vikings team 3-9. Detroit also beat Green Bay 20-17 while Chicago lost to Green Bay 7-31. Chicago blew out Carolina 59-37; Detroit lost to Carolina 26-32. Both teams beat the Jets, Chicago 23-12 and Detroit 31-24. The common-opponent picture tilts toward Detroit, though context differs for every game.
How the Game Sets Up
If you like Chicago's defensive efficiency and road record as a reason to fade the market number on Detroit, now is the time to post your price. If Detroit's home dominance and scoring edge are your angle, the peer-to-peer board lets you name your number rather than accept whatever a traditional sportsbook is laying.
How to play it
Detroit's 4-0 home mark and scoring edge make it the market's choice at -300, but Chicago's defensive numbers and road record mean the Bears are not a team to dismiss at a price that may move before kickoff on Thursday, Nov 26, 1:00 PM ET.
Season so far
Every result for both teams, with points per game for and against.
Home 3-1. Road 3-1. Current streak: W3.
- at Carolina PanthersW 59-37
- vs Minnesota VikingsL 3-9
- vs Philadelphia EaglesW 27-7
- vs New York JetsW 23-12
- at Green Bay PackersL 7-31
- at Atlanta FalconsW 31-23
- vs New England PatriotsW 30-24
- at Seattle SeahawksW 34-17
Home 4-0. Road 1-2. Current streak: W3.
- vs New Orleans SaintsW 31-30
- at Buffalo BillsL 31-41
- vs New York JetsW 31-24
- at Carolina PanthersL 26-32
- at Arizona CardinalsW 45-21
- vs Green Bay PackersW 20-17
- vs Minnesota VikingsW 19-15
Common opponents
Teams both sides have already played this season.
- Carolina PanthersCHI: W 59-37DET: L 26-32
- Minnesota VikingsCHI: L 3-9DET: W 19-15
- New York JetsCHI: W 23-12DET: W 31-24
- Green Bay PackersCHI: L 7-31DET: W 20-17
Matchup history
Chicago Bears and Detroit Lions last played on Sunday, Jan 4, 2026, when the Detroit Lions won 19–16. Over the last 4 meetings: Detroit Lions 4, Chicago Bears 0.
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Frequently asked questions
What time does Chicago Bears vs Detroit Lions start?+
Chicago Bears at Detroit Lions kicks off Thursday, Nov 26, 1:00 PM ET at Ford Field. Start times are listed in Eastern; check your own zone if you are watching from elsewhere.
Who is favored in Chicago Bears vs Detroit Lions?+
The Detroit Lions are favored at -300 on the moneyline in prediction markets. Prices move as money comes in, and on BettorEdge you can set your own number on either side.
What are the Chicago Bears and Detroit Lions records?+
The Chicago Bears are 6-2 and the Detroit Lions are 5-2 this regular season. The Chicago Bears average 26.8 points a game and allow 20; the Detroit Lions average 29 and allow 25.7.
What is the "community lean" on this game?+
It is the share of real money posted on each team on the BettorEdge peer-to-peer order book. Because every price is backed by another bettor, the open interest is a genuine read on what the community believes.
When do the lines lock?+
Markets lock at kickoff, Thursday, Nov 26, 1:00 PM ET. Prices move as money comes in beforehand, so the community lean and the best number can shift right up until the game starts.
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