NFL : Carolina Panthers vs Chicago Bears Odds & Prediction

Game Info: October 6, 2024 1:00PM EDT @ Soldier Field

The Panthers have had ups and downs, with a notable win over Las Vegas, but tough losses against Cincinnati and the Chargers. Meanwhile, the Bears come into this matchup having secured key victories over LA and Tennessee but stumbled against Indianapolis and Houston. Both teams will be eager to bounce back and build momentum as they meet on the field.

Betting Odds and Info

These are the latest odds as of writing:

Moneyline: Panthers +166 , Bears -195

Spread: Panthers +3.5 , Bears -3.5

Over/Under: 41

Team Recent Performance

Carolina Panthers

On the 30th of September, they succumbed to Cincinnati by a score of 24-34, therefore failing on the +5.5 spread and going over the line of 46.5. On September 23rd, they emerged victorious by a margin of 36-22 while playing at Las Vegas, successfully standing the +5.5 spread and going over the line of 40.5. Immediately prior to this, on September 16, they played against the Chargers and were beaten severely 3-26, nevertheless covering the +5 spread and going under 39. The following week, on September 9th, they faced the Saints on the road and registered a score of 10-47, thus failing to cover the +3.5 spread and surpassing the 41.5 total. On August 25, however, the team defeated the Bills 31-26, yet still they did not manage to reach the -5.5 line and the total was over 30.5.

Chicago Bears

On the 30th September, they triumphed 24-18 over LA, thus making it possible to beat the -3.5 line and also go above the set match total of 40.5. On the 23rd September, however, they were beaten 16-21 in Indianapolis, failing to cover the +2.5 line and going over the match score of 43.5. On the 16th September they were once again unable to win as they lost 13-19 in Houston, although they managed to win against the +6.5 spread and went under 45.5. On the 9th September, they managed to secure a win 24-17 versus Tennessee, managed to beat the betting line of -4.5 and also went under 43. On the 23rd August, they also managed a win by 34-21 away at Kansas City, managed to cover the -2.5 line and this time went over 34.

Team Head-to-Head Matchup

All in all, the Carolina Panthers are 3-7 in total and 5-4-1 against the spread (ATS), in a nutshell, the Chicago Bears are sitting on a 7-3 win loss record and are 4-5-1 ATS. As for their overs/unders, they have both gone for 4-6. The Panthers have a scoring average of 17.2 points per match, together with 101.8 rushing yards and 210.6 passing yards for a mean of 312.4 yards and 1.9 turnovers per match. On the brighter side, the Bears are used to scoring an average of 21.1 points per match, out of which 120.4 yards is done by running in the usual course of play, while 142.2 yards is covered by air in the passing attack with more than enough yardage at 262.6 without any turnovers reflected in the stat.

Team Injuries

Carolina Panthers

Due to a hamstring injury, Adam Thielen (WR) has been placed on injured reserve while Shaq Thompson (LB), Achilles has been ruled out for the rest of the season. Josey Jewell (LB), Diontae Johnson (WR), Lonnie Johnson Jr. (CB), Shy Tuttle (DT), and Damien Lewis (G) are all doubtful for Sunday’s game versus Chicago due to injury. Derrick Brown (DT), Dane Jackson (CB), Sam Franklin (LB), and Jaden Crumedy (DT) are all on IR.

Chicago Bears

Patrick Scales (TE) has a back injury and is placed on injured reserve, along with Jacob Martin (LB), Travis Homer (RB), Nsimba Webster (WR), Stephen Carlson (TE), Ryan Bates (T), Douglas Coleman III (S), Larry Borom (T), Teagan Quitoriano (TE), Ian Wheeler (RB) due to injuries. DeAndre Carter (WR), Teven Jenkins (T), Zacch Pickens (DT), and Terell Smith (CB) are each questionable for Sunday’s matchup with Carolina due to rib, groin and hip injuries.

SPORTBOOK.AG’s Prediction

The Chicago Bears will win and cover the spread, with the total staying under 41.

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