Bears vs. Lions MNF Free Pick
(The Spread) – Can the Lions keep their perfect season alive tonight against the Bears or will their division rivals ruin things for them on Monday Night Football?
NFL Odds: Oddsmakers have installed the Lions as a 6.5-point favorite against their division rivals for tonight’s game, while the over/under total is currently sitting at 47 points. The Bears enter Monday’s contest with a 2-2 record but have failed to cover the spread in their last three games. The Lions, meanwhile, are a perfect 4-0 on the year and have covered the spread in three of their first four games.
Line Movement: The Lions opened as 6.5-point favorites at the Las Vegas Hilton before dropping to 5-point favorites by midweek. But the spread is back up to 6.5 at most books and even as high as 7 at the LV Hilton. The over/under has moved much after opening at 47.5. It’s set between 47 and 47.5 at most books.
Public Betting: Of the 70,000-plus wagers on today’s game, 67% of NFL public bettors currently favor the Lions. This information is subject to change leading up to kickoff, however, so make sure you click on the link provided for the most up-to-date NFL public betting numbers.
NFL Week 5 Free Pick: Take Detroit. According to latest NFL trends, the Bears are 1-4 against the number in their last five games overall and 1-4 ATS in their last five divisional games. They’re also 1-6 ATS in their last seven October games and 1-4 ATS in their last five games after allowing more than 150 yards rushing in their previous contest. On the other side, the Lions are 4-0 ATS in their last four home games and 4-0-1 ATS in their last five games as a favorite. They’re also 9-1-1 ATS in their last 11 games following a straight up win and 12-2-2 ATS in their last 16 games following an ATS win. Detroit will take this game over up front and limit Jay Cutler’s effectiveness from the pocket.
2011 NFL WEEK 5 FREE PICK: DETROIT LIONS –6.5
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