The Detroit Lions (8-8) are 3-point underdogs as they attempt to break their three-game losing streak in a matchup with the Chicago Bears (11-5) on Sunday, January 4, 2026 at Soldier Field.
Bears vs. Lions game infoGame day: Sunday, January 4, 2026Game time: 4:25 p.m. ETTV channel: FOXLocation: Chicago, IllinoisStadium: Soldier FieldLive stream: Watch this game on Fubo (Regional restrictions may apply)
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Bears vs. Lions odds & betting linesSpread favorite: Chicago (-3)Moneyline: Chicago (-157), Detroit (+132)Total: 50.5 points
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Bears vs. Lions recent matchupsDetroit is 4-1 versus Chicago in the past five matchups between the two teams.The Bears have a 3-2 record against the spread in those games versus the Lions, and the two team outscored the total on three occasions.Detroit outscored Chicago 153-112 in the five head-to-head matchups between the two teams.Bears vs. Lions betting insightsChicago has 10 wins against the spread so far this season (10-6-0). The Bears have put up a 6-1 record in the seven games this season they have been the moneyline favorite. Detroit is 7-9-0 against the spread this season. The Lions’ record in games they’ve played as the underdog this year is 1-4.Bears scoring insightsThe Bears’ scoring average at home, 27.0 points per game, is slightly higher than their average away, 26.2.Defensively, Chicago concedes fewer points at home (17.4 per game) than on the road (30.4).The Bears are scoring 21.4 points per game in divisional matchups, which is lower than their 28.9 average in non-division games.Chicago averages more points conceded in division games (28.0) than non-division games (23.3).On offense, the Bears have been making things happen over the previous three games, putting up 30.3 points per game (fifth-best). They rank 12th over the last three games on defense (20.3 points per game allowed).Lions scoring insightsAt home, the Lions’ scoring average is 32.5 points per game, which is better than their average away (25.3).On defense, Detroit’s average at home, 23.0 points conceded, is better than its average on the road, 26.6.On offense, the Lions average fewer points in division games (24.6) than non-division games (30.8).Detroit averages more points conceded in division games (25.8) than against the rest of the league (24.4).In their past three games, the Lions are putting up 22.7 points per game (19th in league) and giving up 31.0 per game (fifth-worst).Bears injury reportBears:
Jonah Jackson: Did Not Participate In Practice (Illness),
Olamide Zaccheaus: Full Participation in Practice (Illness),
Ozzy Trapilo: Limited Participation in Practice (Knee),
Nick McCloud: Limited Participation in Practice (Illness),
Luther Burden III: Full Participation in Practice (Quad),
Josh Blackwell: Full Participation in Practice (Shoulder),
Rome Odunze: Did Not Participate In Practice (Foot),
Joe Tryon-Shoyinka: Did Not Participate In Practice (Concussion)Lions injury reportLions:
Avonte Maddox: Full Participation in Practice (Back),
Taylor Decker: Limited Participation in Practice (Shoulder),
Amon-Ra St. Brown: Limited Participation in Practice (Knee),
Penei Sewell: Did Not Participate In Practice (Ankle),
Alim McNeill: Did Not Participate In Practice (Abdomen),
Christian Mahogany: Limited Participation in Practice (Illness),
Thomas Harper: Limited Participation in Practice (Concussion),
Trystan Colon: Did Not Participate In Practice (Wrist),
Kayode Awosika: Limited Participation in Practice (Illness),
Alex Anzalone: Limited Participation in Practice (Concussion),
Giovanni Manu: Limited Participation in Practice (Knee)
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