The winless Detroit Lions (0-3) are hoping to carry last year’s success over the Chicago Bears (2-2), when the beat them twice as underdogs. The Detroit Lions play host to the Chicago Bears, Sunday October 5, at Ford Field for some hard hitting NFL Week 5 action. NFL oddsmakers at Justbet.com have the Bears as -3 ½ point road favorites over the Lions with the over/under listed at 44 ½ points. Get your Detroit Lions vs Chicago Bears NFL Week 5 Picks in now at Justbet.comThe Bears beat the Eagles 24-20 at home last week. QB Kyle Orton made 18 of 34 passes with three touchdown passes but two interceptions; he has five touchdown passes with 766 yards under his belt, but four interceptions in four games. RB Matt Forte was their top rusher with 19 carries for a low 43 yards and he was their top receiver with five catches for 42 yards. WR Greg Olson, WR Devin Hester and Marty Booker each chipped in for a touchdown. Da Bears average 23.5 ppg and they allow an average 20 ppg. The Bears offense is ranked 20th with 309 yards a game, no thanks to their 21st ranked passing game that averages 175 yards a game. Their running averages a 10th ranked 133 yards per-game. On defense they allow a 16th ranked 325 yards a game thanks to their 6th ranked rush defense that allows a low 79 yards a game. Their pass defense allows a 26th ranked 246 yards per-game. The Bears are 2-1-1 ATS and 2-2 over/under.
The Lions lost another game in week 3 to the Niners 13-31 on the road. QB Jon Kitna made 15 of 30 passes for 146 yards with one touchdown pass and an interception, he has five touchdown passes with 684 yards and a whopping five interceptions. RB Rudi Johnson was their top rusher with 14 carries for 83 yards and he was their top receiver with three catches for 48 yards with one touchdown. The Lions average 19.7 ppg and they give up an average 37.7 ppg. Their offense is ranked 26th with 286 yards a game, no thanks to their 31st ranked rushing game that averages 75 yards a game. Their passing game averages a 16th ranked 210 yards per-game. The Lions have NO DEFENSE! On defense they allow a 32nd ranked 430 yards a game no thanks to their 32nd ranked rush defense that allows a low 207 yards a game. Their pass defense allows a 22nd ranked 222 yards per-game. The Lions are 0-3 ATS and 2-1 over/under.
Recent Trends to Consider:
- Bears are 5-1-1 ATS in their last 7 games overall.
- Bears are 4-1-1 ATS in their last 6 vs. NFC.
- Bears are 8-3 ATS in their last 11 games in October.
- Bears are 5-2-1 ATS in their last 8 road games.
- Lions are 1-10 ATS in their last 11 games overall.
- Lions are 0-4 ATS in their last 4 vs. NFC North.
- Lions are 0-4 ATS in their last 4 games following a ATS loss.
- Lions are 0-4 ATS in their last 4 vs. NFC.
Detroit Lions vs Chicago Bears Week 5 Picks
When: Sun, Oct 5, 2008 1:00 PM ET
Line: Justbet.com
Pick: Bears -3 ½
Point-Spreads.com Detroit Lions vs Chicago Bears Week 5 Picks – Bears -3 ½
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