Bears vs Lions Picks and Prediction – 11/28/2024

A Thanksgiving Day tripleheader will kickoff with a battle between the Chicago Bears and the Detroit Lions from Ford Field. Get ready for all the football action with our NFL Picks. The Bears (4-7) are looking to snap a five-game losing streak and are trapped in the NFC North Division standings. On Sunday, Chicago scored 11 points in the final 22 seconds of regulation to force overtime during a 30-27 home loss versus Minnesota. 

Number one overall draft pick Caleb Williams completed 32 of 47 passes for 340 yards and two touchdowns. Williams found Keenen Allen on a one-yard pass and then hit D.J. Moore on the ensuing two-point conversion. Cairo Santos nailed a 48-yard field goal as time expired to force the extra session.

The Detroit Lions are riding a nine-game winning streak and are tied with Kansas City for the best record in the NFL. The Lions (10-1) rank second in the league in total offense and are scoring a league best 32.7 points per contest. On Sunday, Detroit possessed the ball for 37 plus minutes and held Indianapolis scoreless during the second half of a 24-6 road victory. 

Running backs Jahmyr Gibbs and David Montgomery scored rushing touchdowns in the second quarter to give Detroit a 14-6 halftime lead. Jameson Williams added 64 receiving yards for the Lions, who outgained the Colts by a 390–268 margin. 

Detroit RB David Montgomery exited Sunday’s victory with a shoulder injury and is expected to play in this game. The Lions are 45-19 against the spread since Dan Campbell took over as head coach in 2021. There is now way I am standing in front of that train and neither should you. Take the Lions to win in a laugher. Final Score Prediction, Detroit Lions win 34-16.