Saturday, December 21, 2024

Week 16 Predictions

PFN Rolfe (Detroit Lions (-7.5) at Chicago Bears:  The first instinct of this line is that it is somewhat conservative. That is probably because the Detroit Lions only won by three points on Thanksgiving and could easily have lost that game if the Chicago Bears had a little more composure. However, that was a game played on a short week, where the Liosn appeared to run out of steam. All the metrics tell you that Detroit should be a comfortable winner in this one. It is the superior team in every respect, significantly ahead of the Bears on offense and just ahead of them on defense and special teams. Additionally, the Lions have played the harder of the two schedules to this point.  Normally we may be a little hesitant to take a dome team outdoors on the road in December, but Detroit has an offense built to handle those conditions. While it is forecast to be cold in Chicago next Sunday, there does not appear to be any adverse weather forecasted at this time. The cold weather should depress scoring a little, but the Lions should still run out as easy winners.  Prediction: Lions 27, Bears 17):  https://www.profootballnetwork.com/early-nfl-picks-predictions-week-16-2024/


SN Iyer (Lions (-7, 46.5 o/u) at Bears
Sunday 1 p.m. ET, Fox.  The Lions' defense is falling apart minus key players like Aidan Hutchinson, Alim McNeill, Alex Anzalone, and Carlton Davis. The Bears pushed the Lions to the limit in Detroit, and Caleb Williams can continue that mojo in Chicago with the weather providing some extra support.  Pick: Lions win 27-24 but fail to cover the spread.):  https://www.sportingnews.com/us/nfl/news/nfl-picks-predictions-against-spread-week-16-ravens-chiefs/e01332095e28deff8bb29360

SN Bender (Detroit Lions (-7) at Chicago Bears Sunday, 1 p.m., Fox  - Injuries are piling up on the Lions' defense, but the offense remains in top form. Jared Goff averages 332.7 passing yards with 10 TDs and one interception in his past three starts. This might be an audition of sorts for Lions offensive coordinator Ben Johnson, too. Look for Detroit to re-assert its place atop the NFC standings after a tough loss with Buffalo. This won't be as close as the first meeting. Pick: Lions 31, Bears 17):  https://www.sportingnews.com/us/nfl/news/nfl-picks-predictions-week-16-eagles-buccaneers-cowboys/53ec91052758a315e14e4f2f

Walter footbal (Week 16 NFL Pick: Lions 34, Bears 17):  https://walterfootball.com/nflpicks2024_16early.php

Detroit Lions vs Chicago Bears picks, predictions, odds: Who wins NFL Week 16 game? (The Arizona Republic: Lions 30, Bears 20 - Jeremy Cluff writes: "The Lions had an 11-game win streak snapped in the loss to the Bills. Interestingly, both of Detroit's losses came at home this season. We don't see them losing at Chicago."  Dimers: Lions 24, Bears 23 - It writes: "After extensive simulations, our model gives the Lions a win probability of 54%, while the Bears have a win probability of 46%."Sportsnaut: Lions 31, Bears 27 - Matt Johnson writes: "While these two teams played close on Thanksgiving, the firing of Matt Eberflus forced offensive coordinator Thomas Brown to split his duties between play-calling and being a head coach. The Bears offense hasn’t been nearly as effective since. An injury-depleted Lions defense will probably keep this game closer than it should be, but Detroit’s offense won’t allow for a second consecutive loss."):  https://www.azcentral.com/story/sports/nfl/2024/12/16/detroit-lions-chicago-bears-picks-predictions-odds-nfl-week-16/76900926007/

CBS Prisco (Detroit Lions at Chicago Bears (+6.5) - Sunday, 1 p.m. ET (Fox, fubo try for free).  The Lions are decimated by injuries to their defense, which will make this a challenge. The Bears are riding an eight-game losing streak and haven't played well the past two weeks. But something says they hang around against that beaten-down Lions defense. Lions win it, but Bears stay close.   Pick: Lions 28, Bears 24):  https://www.cbssports.com/nfl/news/priscos-week-16-nfl-picks-commanders-hand-eagles-first-loss-since-september-bucs-beat-cowboys-to-stay-hot/


2024 NFL Week 16 Predictions, Betting Odds & TV Schedule (Prediction: Lions 32, Bears 15):  https://www.foxsports.com/articles/nfl/2024-nfl-week-16-predictions-betting-odds-tv-schedule

Pro Picks: Eagles will cruise past the Commanders and Seahawks will upset the Vikings (Detroit (12-2) at Chicago (4-10) - Line: Lions minus 6 1/2.  The injury-riddled Lions need to get through a game without losing another starter. They’re still in control of the No. 1 seed in the NFC but have no margin for error. Jared Goff became the first QB to throw five TD passes in a loss last week. The Bears have lost eight in a row and Caleb Williams looks defeated. The Lions are 6-0 straight up in their past six road games and 15-5 ATS in their past 20 games vs. division opponents. The Bears are 8-1-1 ATS in their past 10 home games.  LIONS: 33-17):  https://apnews.com/article/mahomes-jackson-stroud-wilson-0839b740a53e9a91dd7b63d921b81357

USA Today Lions at Bears: Predictions, picks, odds for NFL Week 16 game (Both pick the Lions to win by a score of 30-20):  https://www.usatoday.com/story/sports/nfl/2024/12/18/lions-bears-game-predictions-picks-odds-week-16/76950471007/


NFL.com Week 16 NFL picks: Will Broncos or Chargers prevail on Thursday night? Steelers or Ravens on Saturday? (Lions 33-24, Lions 28-25, Lions 31-16, Lions 30-20, Lions 28-21):  https://www.nfl.com/news/week-16-nfl-picks-2024-nfl-season


Freep Ramsey Lions vs Bears betting odds, prediction: Detroit still big favorites (Lions vs Bears prediction - The Lions escaped a Bears comeback the first time these two teams met, and both teams are coming to this matchup on the downswing for different reasons. The Lions will have to overcome the latest injury wave to key contributors and will lean heavily on Jahmyr Gibbs to pick up Montgomery's production in the backfield. Losing two starters from an already ailing defense hurts tremendously, but facing the Bears offense will be a chance for the unit to get off the mat. The Lions will make it a point to run it better on offense to compliment Jared Goff's lights-out play of late, and the defense should get more stops than they did last week. The pick: Lions 31, Bears 23):  https://www.freep.com/story/sports/nfl/lions/2024/12/19/lions-bears-betting-odds-prediction-how-to-watch-tv-channel-streaming/77033178007/

NFL Week 16 game guide: Game projections, playoff breakdowns and what's at stake (Kahler's pick: Lions 34, Bears 24.  Moody's pick: Lions 30, Bears 24.  Walder's pick: Lions 34, Bears 13):  https://www.espn.com/nfl/story/_/page/nflviewguide-43064489/nfl-week-16-picks-schedule-fantasy-football-odds-injuries-stats-2024

MLive (Benjamin Raven’s pick: Lions - “Lions 35, Bears 10: That’s right, baby. I think the offense comes out swinging. Ben Johnson should be in his bag this weekend, and Dan Campbell was made for statement games like this. If that offense can start hot, then the defense can deal with a predictable passing attack. I believe that.”):  https://www.mlive.com/lions/2024/12/lions-bears-predictions-can-detroit-avoid-back-to-back-losses.html

SunTimes (All 6 pick the Lions to win by scores of 35-20, 27-16, 34-20, 34-24, 40-25, 30-24):  https://chicago.suntimes.com/bears/2024/12/19/bears-lions-chicago-detroit-predictions-picks-odds-pointspread-win-lose-soldier-field-week-16

Detroit News (All 4 pick the Lions to win by scores of 31-14, 27-21, 28-20, 30-16):  https://www.detroitnews.com/story/sports/nfl/lions/2024/12/20/predictions-detroit-lions-at-chicago-bears/77038160007/

Chicago Tribune (All 3 pick the Lions to win by scores of 27-17, 30-23, 31-17):  https://www.chicagotribune.com/2024/12/20/chicago-bears-detroit-lions-week-16-predictions/

Freep (All 4 pick the Lions to win by scores of 35-21, 34-28, 28-17, 26-16):  https://www.freep.com/story/sports/nfl/lions/2024/12/21/detroit-lions-at-chicago-bears-predictions/77114402007/

SI Bears - Chicago Bears and Detroit Lions: Who Wins and Why (Final Score: Lions 26, Bears 20 - The Bears haven’t quit and this is obvious, and they’re not overmatched in personnel in many areas due to Detroit's injuries. The difference at home won’t be Williams’ rookie QB issues. The difference is Detroit’s offensive line and running game eventually allowing its passing game to unfold and take a toll on the Bears' defensive front. The Lions' calling card under Ben Johnson is the running game and play-action. He makes his impression Sunday in a city where they need someone who does what he does with an offense.):  https://www.si.com/nfl/bears/chicago-bears-and-detroit-lions-who-wins-and-why-for-week-16

Five things to watch as Lions face Bears; plus injury updates, prediction (PREDICTION: Lions 35, ,Bears 27.):  https://lionslowdown.com/2024/12/21/five-things-to-watch-as-lions-face-bears-plus-injury-updates-prediction/

SI All Lions Predictions: Lions-Bears (27-13, 28-21, 31-23, 24-17):  https://www.si.com/nfl/lions/news/predictions-lions-bears-week-sixteen-2024


NFL.com Video Lions vs. Bears preview | Week 16 (9 pick the Lions to win by scores of 28-21, 31-12, 28-20, 32-17, 33-20, 40-25, 30-16, 27-20, 24-21.  1 picks the Bears to win 34-33):  https://www.nfl.com/videos/lions-vs-bears-preview-week-16

670 staff predictions: Bears-Lions (7 pick the Lions to win by scores of 34-22, 31-26, 24-13, 38-3, 27-20, 31-14.  2 pick the Bears to win by scores of 31-23, 31-30):  https://www.audacy.com/670thescore/sports/chicago-bears/670-staff-predictions-bears-lions-2024-week-16

Athletic (4 pick the Lions to win by scores of 45-29, 34-16, 27-17, 31-23.  1 picks the Bears to win 26-24.):  https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/6007737/2024/12/20/chicago-bears-mailbag-ryan-poles-cole-kmet/

Bears wire (3 pick the Lions to win by scores of 27-20, 46-10, 42-17.  1 picks the Bears to win 21-20.):  https://bearswire.usatoday.com/story/sports/nfl/bears/2024/12/20/bears-vs-lions-game-picks-week-16/77104634007/

Week 16 2024 NFL picks, Florio vs. Simms (Lions (-6.5) at Bears - The defensive injuries are at critical mass. The offense might be one-dimensional. The Lions are playing in the cold for the first time this year. And the Bears are due to end their losing streak.  Florio: Bears, 23-20.  Simms: Lions, 27-17.):  https://www.nbcsports.com/nfl/profootballtalk/rumor-mill/news/week-16-2024-nfl-picks-florio-vs-simms

SI Lions vs. Bears Final Score Prediction for NFL Week 16 (Detroit's Injuries Will Haunt Them) (Final score prediction: Lions 24, Bears 27):  https://www.si.com/betting/lions-vs-bears-final-score-prediction-for-nfl-week-16-detroits-injuries-will-haunt-them

Non-Score Predictions:






ESPN (10 pick the Lions to win.  1 picks the Bears to win):  https://www.espn.com/nfl/picks

117 pick the Lions to win.  8 pick the Bears to win The Average Predicted Score is (2548-1681/84):  Lions 30 Bears 20
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