Bears vs. Lions prediction: Detroit favored to win in NFL Week 2, 2025

The Detroit Lions and Chicago Bears will lock horns in Week 2 of the NFL season at Ford Field on Sunday, with kickoff at 1:00PM ET.

Based on updated simulation results, Dimers' proven NFL model projects the Lions as the most likely winner of today's game.

"Using the most recent data, our experts ran 10,000 simulations of Sunday's Bears-Lions game," said Dimers' Chief Content Officer, Nick Slade.

"After accounting for recent updates and other variables, our prediction shows the Lions with a win probability of 74%, while the Bears have 26%."

This gameday Bears vs. Lions betting preview builds on my Bears vs. Lions prediction that was released earlier in the week.

For expanded analysis of today’s game, including the predicted score, best bets and player prop picks, visit our interactive Bears vs. Lions predictions page.

Bears vs. Lions Predictions

Since our Bears-Lions predictions earlier in the week, we have simulated the outcome of Sunday's NFL matchup between the Bears and Lions 10,000 times as part of our NFL predictions coverage.

Our independent predictive model gives the Lions a 74% chance of beating the Bears in Week 2 of the NFL season. Our predicted final score has the Lions winning 26-19.

According to our model, the Lions (-6) have a 54% chance of covering the spread, while the 46.5-point over/under has an equal 50-50 chance of hitting.

Bears vs. Lions odds

We have researched the best NFL odds in America for this game, which are listed here:

Bet Type	Bears	Lions
Spread	+6 (-110)	-6 (-110)
Moneyline	+240	-270
Total	o46.5 (-102)	u46.5 (-112)

All odds are correct at the time of publication and are subject to change.

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Bears vs. Lions picks and best bets

Our model's biggest edge in today's Bears vs. Lions matchup is on the total.

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Bears vs. Lions TD scorers

Who will score the first touchdown in Bears vs. Lions?

According to our model, Detroit's Jahmyr Gibbs is most likely to score the first touchdown in Bears vs. Lions.

Our projections give Gibbs a 14.7% chance of scoring the first TD at Ford Field, while the Lions running back is a 58.5% chance of registering an anytime touchdown.

First touchdown scorer predictions

Chicago Bears

Player	First TD Probability
D'Andre Swift (RB)	8.2%
DJ Moore (WR)	6.7%
Rome Odunze (WR)	5.8%

Detroit Lions

Player	First TD Probability
Jahmyr Gibbs (RB)	14.7%
David Montgomery (RB)	11.1%
Amon-Ra St. Brown (WR)	8.4%

Anytime touchdown scorer predictions

Chicago Bears

Player	Anytime TD Probability
D'Andre Swift (RB)	35.6%
DJ Moore (WR)	30.4%
Rome Odunze (WR)	27.0%

Detroit Lions

Player	Anytime TD Probability
Jahmyr Gibbs (RB)	58.5%
David Montgomery (RB)	48.7%
Amon-Ra St. Brown (WR)	39.5%

Bears vs Lions player props

Discover our predictions for the players likely to lead in passing, rushing and receiving yards for both the Bears and Lions. For detailed projections, join Dimers Pro.

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Bears vs. Lions quarterbacks

Of the starting quarterbacks, the Bears' Caleb Williams is projected to throw for fewer yards than the Lions' Jared Goff.

Bears rushing

D'Andre Swift, Caleb Williams and Kyle Monangai are projected to be the leading rushers for the Bears.

Player	Position
D'Andre Swift	RB
Caleb Williams	QB
Kyle Monangai	RB

Lions rushing

Jahmyr Gibbs, David Montgomery and Jameson Williams are expected to lead the Lions in rushing yards.

Player	Position
Jahmyr Gibbs	RB
David Montgomery	RB
Jameson Williams	WR

Bears receiving

DJ Moore, Rome Odunze, Olamide Zaccheaus, Cole Kmet and Colston Loveland are projected to top the receiving yards for the Bears.

Player	Position
DJ Moore	WR
Rome Odunze	WR
Olamide Zaccheaus	WR
Cole Kmet	TE
Colston Loveland	TE

Lions receiving

Amon-Ra St. Brown, Jameson Williams, Sam LaPorta, Jahmyr Gibbs and Kalif Raymond are projected to lead the Lions in receiving yards.

Player	Position
Amon-Ra St. Brown	WR
Jameson Williams	WR
Sam LaPorta	TE
Jahmyr Gibbs	RB
Kalif Raymond	WR

Bears vs. Lions game-day updates and essential details

The NFL Week 2 game between the Lions and Bears at Ford Field is scheduled to begin at 1:00PM ET.

• Who: Chicago Bears vs. Detroit Lions
• Date: Sunday, September 14, 2025
• Time: 1:00PM ET/10:00AM PT
• Venue: Ford Field

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Conclusion

We predict the Lions, with a 74% win probability, will likely beat the Bears in Week 2 of the NFL season.

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