Chicago Bears vs Detroit Lions Betting Odds: Ford Field will be the sight for this NFL Week 5 matchup between the 2-2 Chicago Bears and the 0-3 Detroit Lions. This game set to begin at 1 PM ET, and can be seen live in HD on FOX Sports. At SportsBook.com, the Chicago Bears hit the road as -3½ Online Sports Betting Odds favorites against the Detroit Lions (+3½) at home in Week 5 of the NFL regular season.
This NFC North game could change the complexion of the division if the Lions could get their first win of the season at home.
Currently, the Lions are at the cellar of the NFC North, and the Chicago Bears are tied with the Green Bay Packers for 1st place.
This week, Chicago could create some needed distance between them and Green Bay in the standings. This Sunday, the Packers will be taking on the Atlanta Falcons, as their QB Aaron Rogers effectiveness might be an issue.
After a Bye Week, the Detroit Lions look to get things rolling in the right direction as they host the Bears. This week it is very likely that RB Kevin Smith will see less action, and thus, Rudi Johnson might be asked to carry some of the load.
After two disappointing losses, the Chicago Bears may have turned their season around last week with a solid defensive stand in a surprising 24-20 win against the Philadelphia Eagles. The OVER/UNDER in this NFL Week 5 game between the Chicago Bears vs Detroit Lions has been set at a combined total of 44½ points.
