The Detroit Lions are looking to bounce back after an ugly 27-13 loss to the Green Bay Packers in Week 1, and oddsmakers have already set the line for their next matchup.
According to DraftKings, the Lions are listed as 4.5-point favorites over the Chicago Bears for their Week 2 showdown at Ford Field. The over/under is set at 48.5 points, with Detroit carrying a -205 moneyline, while Chicago sits at +170.
Lions Needing a Response
Detroit didn’t look like the reigning NFC North champs in Green Bay. Jared Goff piled up completions but failed to push the ball downfield, and the run game never got going. The defense, meanwhile, couldn’t generate pressure and let Jordan Love dictate the game.
The good news? The Lions return home, where they’ll look to settle into new coordinator roles and fix their offensive rhythm. After all, it’s only Week 1, but urgency will be high in front of the Ford Field crowd.
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Bears Still Waiting on Week 1 Result
The Bears, meanwhile, won’t play their opener until Monday Night Football against the Minnesota Vikings. That leaves bettors with a bit of mystery, but oddsmakers clearly trust Detroit’s overall roster and home-field advantage enough to make them the early favorite.
What It Means
A 4.5-point spread suggests oddsmakers still believe in Detroit’s talent despite their stumble in Green Bay. The Lions are expected to respond, but Chicago will have the chance to set the tone on Monday night before rolling into a divisional rivalry matchup in Week 2.
Kickoff is scheduled for Sunday, September 14th at 1:00 PM ET at Ford Field.