Somehow Bears/Lions Is The Most-Bet Game Of Week 1 Sunday Slate

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Mitchell Trubisky’s performance against the Detroit Lions isn’t exactly captivating television.

With two fervent football fanbases eagerly awaiting the game, the opening match of the Chicago Bears at Ford Field on Sunday is bound to captivate a large audience.

Furthermore, due to the rapid growth of sports betting markets in their own states, it is expected to attract a significant amount of money from gamblers.

The NFC North meeting at FanDuel Sportsbook, an industry leader, is receiving the highest level of excitement among all 13 games on NFL Sunday.

The presence of FanDuel’s retail sportsbook at MotorCity Casino in downtown Detroit, as well as its retail and online sportsbook at Pare-A-Dice Casino in East Peoria, Illinois, contributes significantly to this.

Most bets, money wagered on Bears

According to FanDuel spokesperson Kevin Hennessy, the Bears/Lions showdown was leading Sunday wagers as of mid-day Thursday.

On Friday’s update, it was revealed that 67% of the bets against the spread are favoring the Bears +2.5, while 44% of the money is being placed on the Lions -2.5.

Regarding the moneyline, the Bears were chosen by 82% of the bets and accounted for 75% of the total money wagered. On Friday afternoon, the Bears were listed at +120 odds, while the Lions were favored with -142 odds for the 1 p.m. EST kickoff.

On Friday, the under bet received 70% of the total bets and 69% of the total money, with the set points at 44.

On Thursday, the Lions were favored by a spread of -3. However, Detroit’s leading receiver, Kenny Golladay, has been dealing with a hamstring injury and has missed several practice sessions this week.

The relocation of the 3-point line holds significant importance. As per The Lines’ research, in a recent 12-year analysis, approximately 14.5% of NFL games concluded with a 3-point difference, which emerged as the most probable outcome.

According to Hennessy, as of Thursday, the only game from Week 1 that was receiving more attention was the season opener between Houston and Kansas City on Thursday night.

Bears, Lions getting some national love

The idea of a team led by Trubisky as its Week 1 starter facing off against another team that hasn’t won a division title since 1993 appears highly unexciting.

However, according to certain experts, news, and statistics, Sunday’s opener may hold significant playoff implications in the future.

DraftKings Sports Betting has the Bears listed at +380 to win the NFC North, while the Lions are at +550. These odds represent the shortest chances among all teams ranked third and fourth in their respective divisions.

In contrast, Atlanta has odds of +800 to win the NFC South, whereas the underdog Carolina has odds of +2,200.

During their recent podcast on The Ringer, Bill Simmons confidently forecasted that the Lions would emerge victorious in their division.

The usual domination of Minnesota (+160 at DraftKings) and Green Bay (+180) over Detroit is not as evident, as they are not the clear favorites this time around.

Due to a COVID-19 diagnosis, linebacker Cameron Smith of the Vikings will be sidelined for the rest of the season following heart surgery. On the other hand, the Packers may face growing concern as they selected Jordan Love as a backup to quarterback Aaron Rodgers in the first round of the draft.

Three things to know about Bears at Lions

1. To steer clear of pointless #trends: If you’re a novice in the world of betting, it is crucial to understand the significance of certain statistics. Although it may be intriguing to note that the Lions have a 6-2-1 record in their last nine season openers, it holds no relevance for Sunday’s game. As the season progresses, you can monitor the Lions’ performance against the spread or analyze other circumstances and matchups that might provide valuable insights. However, particularly in the early stages of the season, it is wise to approach trends with skepticism.
2. To what extent does home-field advantage matter? In the NFL, the usual line favors the home team by three points. This means that if both teams are equal on a neutral field, the home team is expected to have an advantage of a field goal. However, this year may require oddsmakers to reconsider their traditional approach. With limited fans attending games, including none in Detroit on Sunday, the old rulebook may need to be discarded.
3. Trubisky dominates the Lions: It’s almost unbelievable, but the Lions have managed to make Trubisky appear like a skilled quarterback. Throughout five matchups against Detroit, the fourth-year QB has thrown an impressive 11 touchdowns, surpassing his performance against any other team by five. He has only surpassed four career touchdowns against a single NFL team, which occurred during a remarkable game in 2018 against Tampa Bay. Could this be a result of Lions coach Matt Patricia’s defensive strategy that Trubisky has found a way to exploit? Or is it simply due to weaknesses in the Detroit defensive lineup? And if it is indeed a matter of subpar players, have the Lions adequately addressed those gaps in their roster during the offseason to bring about a change?

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