Despite expecting the Lions to return to their typical brand of defense, we still like Matt Forte (+130 on the Westgate Las Vegas SuperBook’s props board) to find the end zone. He’s scored eight times this season, including three TD receptions, and each has come over his last seven games. Even though the Bears’ offensive attack has been a bit shaky at times this season, they should still be able to move the ball enough with their surplus of weapons to provide Forte opportunities to find pay dirt.

Sporting News’ Fantasy Source staff has Forte ranked as their No. 5 running back for Week 13. For additional analysis and The Linemakers’ pick, check out Mike Wilkening’s Bears-Lions betting preview.

BEARS-LIONS PROPS

FIRST SCORE OF THE GAME WILL BE: TOUCHDOWN -175 ANY OTHER SCORE +155

TOTAL GROSS PASSING YARDS BY: JAY CUTLER (CHI) OVER 255.5 -110 UNDER 255.5 -110

TOTAL TOUCHDOWN PASSES BY: JAY CUTLER (CHI) OVER 1.5 -145 UNDER 1.5 +125

WILL MATT FORTE (CHI) SCORE A TOUCHDOWN? YES +110 NO -130

TOTAL COMPLETIONS BY: MATTHEW STAFFORD (DET) OVER 22.5 -110 UNDER 22.5 -110

TOTAL TOUCHDOWN PASSES BY: MATTHEW STAFFORD (DET) OVER 2.0 -120 UNDER 2.0 EVEN

WILL CALVIN JOHNSON (DET) SCORE A TOUCHDOWN? YES -120 NO EVEN

TOTAL QB SACKS BY: BOTH TEAMS OVER 5.0 EVEN UNDER 5.0 -120

TOTAL POINTS BY: BEARS OVER 20.5 -110 UNDER 20.5 -110

TOTAL POINTS BY: LIONS OVER 27.5 -110 UNDER 27.5 -110

PLAYERS MUST PLAY FOR ACTION, NO PARLAYS

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