Lions vs Bears Prediction and Preview - NFL Week 2, 2025
Last updated: Sep 14, 2025, 5:02PM | Published: Sep 7, 2025, 4:02AM
The Detroit Lions will sqaure off with the Chicago Bears in NFL Week 2 action at Ford Field on Monday, commencing at 3:00am AEST.
This article features Stats Insider's prediction and tips for the Lions vs Bears game, plus the latest betting odds and touchdown scorer tips.
Who Will Win?
Based on trusted computer power and data, Stats Insider has simulated the outcome of Monday's Detroit vs Chicago NFL match-up 10,000 times.
Our leading predictive analytics model gives the Lions a 74% chance of defeating the Bears at Ford Field.
Lions vs Bears: Odds
The current Bet365 betting odds in Australia for Monday's NFL game at Ford Field are listed here:
- Head to Head: Lions $1.36, Bears $3.30
- Line: Lions -6 ($1.91), Bears +6 ($1.91)
- Total (Over/Under 46 Points): Over $1.91, Under $1.91
Odds are correct at the time of publication and subject to change.
Looking at the latest head-to-head odds, Bet365 currently has the Lions at $1.36 and the Bears at $3.30.
The Lions are 6-point favourites against the Bears, with odds of $1.91 available at Bet365.
For the underdog Bears (+6) to cover the line, Bet365 offers odds of $1.91.
The over/under for total points scored is set at 46 with Bet365, which has odds of $1.91 for the over and $1.91 for the under.
According to Stats Insider's analytics model, the Lions (-6) are predicted to cover the line 53% of the time, while the 46-point over/under is expected to go over 51% of the time.
Lions vs Bears: Best Bets
- Head to Head: Detroit at $1.36 with Bet365
- Line: Lions -6 at $1.91 with Bet365
- Total Points: Over 46 at $1.91 with Bet365
These Lions vs Bears predictions are based on complex modelling and betting experience to provide you with the best possible advice every time.
Lions vs Bears: Prediction
Stats Insider's predicted final score for Lions vs Bears at Ford Field in Week 2 is the Lions winning 26-19.
This prediction is based on each team's average score from 10,000 game simulations.
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18+. Odds correct at time of publishing and subject to change.Lions vs Bears: TD Scorer Tips
Who will score an anytime touchdown in Lions vs Bears? The data is in.
According to Stats Insider, Detroit's Jahmyr Gibbs is the most likely player to score the first TD in Lions vs Bears.
Gibbs has a 14.7% chance of scoring the first TD at Ford Field, while the Lions RB has a 58.5% chance of scoring an anytime touchdown.
Scroll down for our complete list of first touchdown scorer and anytime touchdown scorer probabilities.
First Touchdown Scorer Tips
Lions First TD Tips
- Jahmyr Gibbs: 14.7% probability
- David Montgomery: 11.1% probability
- Amon-Ra St. Brown: 8.4% probability
- Sam LaPorta: 6.0% probability
- Jameson Williams: 5.5% probability
Bears First TD Tips
- D'Andre Swift: 8.2% probability
- DJ Moore: 6.7% probability
- Rome Odunze: 5.8% probability
- Cole Kmet: 3.3% probability
- Roschon Johnson: 3.1% probability
Anytime Touchdown Scorer Tips
Lions Anytime TD Tips
- Jahmyr Gibbs: 58.5% probability
- David Montgomery: 48.7% probability
- Amon-Ra St. Brown: 39.5% probability
- Sam LaPorta: 30.2% probability
- Jameson Williams: 27.9% probability
Bears Anytime TD Tips
- D'Andre Swift: 35.6% probability
- DJ Moore: 30.4% probability
- Rome Odunze: 27.0% probability
- Cole Kmet: 16.4% probability
- Roschon Johnson: 15.5% probability
Lions-Bears Projected Player Stats
Of the starting quarterbacks, the Lions' Jared Goff is projected for 249 passing yards. The Bears' Caleb Williams is expected to throw for 222 yards.
Lions Starting QB
- Jared Goff: 249 projected passing yards
Bears Starting QB
- Caleb Williams: 222 projected passing yards
Lions Rushing Yards
- Jahmyr Gibbs: 76 projected yards
- David Montgomery: 50 projected yards
- Jameson Williams: 5 projected yards
Bears Rushing Yards
- D'Andre Swift: 54 projected yards
- Caleb Williams: 32 projected yards
- Kyle Monangai: 13 projected yards
Lions Receiving Yards
- Amon-Ra St. Brown: 72 projected yards
- Jameson Williams: 53 projected yards
- Sam LaPorta: 48 projected yards
- Jahmyr Gibbs: 31 projected yards
- Kalif Raymond: 18 projected yards
Bears Receiving Yards
- DJ Moore: 55 projected yards
- Rome Odunze: 55 projected yards
- Olamide Zaccheaus: 29 projected yards
- Cole Kmet: 25 projected yards
- Colston Loveland: 22 projected yards
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Lions vs Bears: Week 2 Essential Details
The NFL Week 2 match-up between the Lions and Bears at Ford Field is scheduled to begin at 3:00am AEST on Monday.
- Teams: Detroit Lions vs Chicago Bears
- Date: Monday 15 September 2025
- Time: 3:00am AEST
- Venue: Ford Field
All dates and times in this article are in Australian Eastern Standard Time (AEST), unless otherwise stated.
Conclusion
Our Detroit vs Chicago predictions have been made after running 10,000 data-driven simulations of the game, carefully curated by our team of expert data scientists and analysts. We use cutting-edge technology and machine learning to ensure our NFL tips are trustworthy and reliable, so that you can make informed decisions with confidence.
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