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Detroit Lions vs Chicago Bears NFL Picks, NFL Odds & NFL Predictions: The Detroit Lions will attempt to win back-to-back games for the first time since weeks eight and nine of the 2007 season when they take on NFC North rival Chicago this afternoon. The Lions upset the Redskins last week by a score of 19-14, snapping a 19 game losing streak. Their meeting with the Bears is set to kickoff at 1:00pm ET at Soldier Field in Chicago, Illinois (FOX). NFL Picks at Sportsbetting.com have Detroit listed as a +9.5 against the spread road dog.

Lions Breakdown: The Lions took out the Redskins last weekend at Ford Field bringing their record to 1-2 on the season. Rookie quarterback Matthew Stafford had by far his best showing as a professional, completing 21-of-36 passes for 241 yards and a touchdown. Stafford, who threw five interceptions in Detroit's first two games, avoided any turnovers in the victory. Running back Kevin Smith led the Lions to 154 rush yards, carrying the ball 16 times for 101 yards. Smith is dealing with a shoulder injury, but is scheduled to play in today contest.

The Lions defense, which ranks 28th in the league in points per game allowed (28.7), gave up 390 yards to Washington in just 23:12. But Washington only made it into the red zone twice thanks to nine penalites and an interception.

Bears Breakdown: Chicago improved to 2-1 last Sunday, beating Seattle on the road by a score of 25-19. The victory left the Bears in third place in the NFC North behind the Packers and Vikings. Lovie Smith's club scored the go ahead touchdown against the Seahawks with 1:52 left on the game clock. Jay Cutler hit Devin Hester on a slant that the former Hurricane took 36 yards to paydirt.

Cutler had another great day, completing 21-of-27 passes for 247 yards, three touchdowns, and one interception. Hester finished the day with five catches for 76 yards. Running bakc Matt Forte kept Seattle's defense honest with a yeoman like 21 carry, 61 yard day.

The Bears defense gave up 346 yards to the Hawks, but it also had three sacks, six quarterback hits, and forced two turnovers, including an interception to end Seattle's final drive.

NFL Picks Betting Trend: The Lions are 0-10 straight up and 3-7 against the spread in their last 10 games as a road dog with a spread between 8 and 10.5; however, Detroit is 7-3 against the spread in their last 10 games as a road dog against Chicago.

Sportsbetting.com Detroit Lions vs Chicago Bears NFL Picks, Odds & Predictions:

Detroit Lions +9.5 (-105), Over 39 (-110), +350 (Moneyline)

Chicago Bears -9.5 (-105), Under 39 (-110), -450 (Moneyline)

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