Chicago Bears (2-2) vs Carolina Panthers (1-3)
Game Info: Sunday, October 6, 2024 at 1:00 pm (Soldier Field)
The Line: Betting Odds: Chicago Bears -4 / Carolina Panthers +4 — Over/Under: 42.5
The Carolina Panthers and the Chicago Bears meet Sunday in NFL action from Soldier Field. Here’s a Carolina Panthers vs Chicago Bears prediction. We will look at this from a betting perspective and determine the best Panthers vs Bears pick. We will examine:
The Carolina Panthers’ recent form and player performance
The Chicago Bears’ recent form and player performance
Recent betting trends and streaks involving the Carolina Panthers
Recent betting trends and streaks involving the Chicago Bears
Recent betting trends in games played between the Panthers and Bears
A summary that ties it all together and produces a favorable betting outcome for the Panthers vs Bears game
Carolina Panthers Betting Preview
Carolina kicked off the 2024 season with a couple of blowout losses. First was a 47-10 result versus the New Orleans Saints, then a 26-3 loss to the Chargers. The Panthers managed their first win in game three, taking out the Raiders 36-22.
Carolina unfortunately fell back into the loss column last weekend versus the Bengals. The Panthers were within a touchdown at halftime but ultimately came up short 34-24. QB Andy Dalton logged 220 yards, one TD, and one interception. Chuba Hubbard led the rush with 104 yards and a score off 18 carries.
Chicago Bears Betting Preview
Over on the Bears’ side, they opened up their year with a 24-17 victory over the Tennessee Titans. Chicago would lose their next two games though, falling to the Texans 19-13 and the regional rival Indianapolis Colts 21-16 in that pair.
In week four, Chicago was able to get another win to pull to 2-2 overall. This one came versus the Rams, as the Bears turned a 10-6 halftime lead into a 24-18 victory. Caleb Williams threw for 157 yards and a score. D’Andre Swift added 93 yards and a TD off 16 carries.
Total Points Facts
- Five of the Bears’ last six games as home favorites following a win have gone UNDER the total points line.
- Each of the Panthers’ last three October games as road underdogs has gone OVER the total points line.
Chicago Bears Player Prop Facts
- D.J. Moore has scored at least one touchdown in three of the Bears’ last four home games against NFC opponents.
- D’Andre Swift has recorded 58+ rushing and receiving yards in each of his last nine appearances with his team as a favorite following a win.
- Khalil Herbert has recorded 11+ rushing yards in each of his last eight October appearances against NFC opponents.
- D’Andre Swift has recorded 13+ receiving yards in each of his six previous October home appearances.
- Kevin Byard is just two away from 30 career interceptions.
Carolina Panthers Player Prop Facts
- Adam Thielen has scored at least one touchdown in each of his last four Week 5 road appearances.
- Diontae Johnson has recorded 76+ rushing and receiving yards in three of his last four road appearances against NFC opponents.
- Andy Dalton has recorded 236+ passing yards in three of his last four appearances against NFC North opponents.
- Adam Thielen has recorded 67+ receiving yards in each of his last five October appearances.
- Chuba Hubbard has recorded 64+ rushing yards in four of the Panthers’ last five games as moderate underdogs (+3.5 to +7.0 points).
- Bryce Young has recorded 23+ completions in three of the Panthers’ last four games as underdogs against NFC North opponents.
Carolina Panthers vs Chicago Bears Prediction
I’ll take a stab at the Bears. Chicago had some notable blemishes in the stat columns during their win over the Rams. The Bears posted 264 total yards (133 passing) and had zero turnovers, but also went just 3-of-9 on third downs and had 10 penalties for 84 yards overall. The defense did come through with a couple of takeaways and a generally decent performance, though.
As for Carolina, they gave up 373 yards (232 passing), 6.0 yards per play, 24 first downs, and 7-of-13 on third-down conversions in their latest loss. The Panthers weren’t terrible offensively, but it wasn’t enough to keep pace with the Bengals. I like this weekend’s matchup to be fairly close much of the way as well, with Chicago ultimately powering out the cover.