Post Sports Betting Writer Dylan Svoboda is in his first season on the NFL Bettor’s Guide.
Detroit Lions (-6.5) over CHICAGO BEARS
The Lions suddenly find themselves in a must-win scenario with the NFC’s No. 1 seed on the line.
After last week’s loss to the Bills, Detroit can’t afford a loss to the struggling Bears, who have suffered eight straight losses. Good news for Dan Campbell & Co.
The Bears appear to be imploding after a terrible Monday Night Football loss to the Vikings.
The Bears came up close in their last matchup in Detroit, but that was a shaky, short-week Thanksgiving game that I don’t put much stock in.
This week it won’t be so close.
This is the perfect retreat for the Lions.

Tampa Bay Buccaneers (-4) over DALLAS COWBOYS
After an impressive 40-17 victory over the Chargers, the Buccaneers need a win to maintain control of the NFC South.
Baker Mayfield is playing the best football of his career and the Cowboys may be a little overrated after recent wins over the Giants and Panthers.
Tampa Bay is a different animal.
Betting on the NFL?
The Bucs were strong at 4-2 against the favorite group and 9-5 overall.
With the playoffs looming, bet on a relatively stress-free win for the NFC South contenders.
LAST WEEK: 0-2: Steelers (left), Panthers (left)
SEASON: 4-10.
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Dylan Svoboda is a versatile writer and analyst across many sports. He is particularly knowledgeable about the big three – MLB, NFL and NBA.