Carolina Panthers at Chicago Bears odds, picks and predictions

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The Carolina Panthers (1-3) meet the Chicago Bears (2-2) for a Week 5 game at Soldier Field Sunday. Kickoff is scheduled for 1 p.m. ET (FOX). Let’s analyze BetMGM Sportsbook’s NFL odds around the Panthers vs. Bears odds, and make our expert NFL picks and predictions.

The Panthers scored a 36-22 win at Las Vegas in Week 3, the 1st game after benching QB Bryce Young to start QB Andy Dalton. The Panthers averaged 6.6 PPG in 2 games under Young, while going for 30.0 PPG in 2 games with Dalton at the helm.

RB Chuba Hubbard has rushed for over 100 yards with a TD in 2 straight, while WR Diontae Johnson has 205 receiving yards and 2 TDs in the past 2 games.

Carolina’s problems run beyond quarterback, as the defense has struggled, allowing 26 or more points in 3 of 4 games, while the Over is 3-1 on the season. The Panthers are just 1-3 against the spread (ATS).

The Bears picked up a 24-18 win over the LA Rams last week, and it improved to 2-1-1 ATS. The Over (40.5) just came in, ending a 3-0 run to the Under for Chicago.

No. 1 overall pick QB Caleb Williams, who was acquired in the now-infamous trade-up by Carolina to acquire Young, has thrown for 520 yards, 3 TDs and 2 INTs in the past 2 games.

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Panthers at Bears odds

Provided by BetMGM Sportsbook; access USA TODAY Sports Scores and Sports Betting Odds hub for a full list of NFL odds. Lines last updated Saturday at 1:45 p.m. ET.

Moneyline (ML): Panthers +165 (bet $100 to win $165) | Bears -200 (bet $200 to win $100)
Against the spread: Panthers +4 (-110) | Bears -4 (-110)
Over/Under (O/U): 41 (O: -110 | U: -110)

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Panthers at Bears key injuries

Panthers

WR Jalen Coker (foot) questionable
DE Charles Harris (shoulder) questionable
OT Robert Hunt (hip) questionable
CB Dane Jackson (hamstring) questionable
LB Josey Jewell (groin, hamstring) out
TE Ian Thomas (calf) questionable
LB Shaq Thompson (Achilles) out
DT Shy Tuttle (foot) questionable

Bears

WR DeAndre Carter (ribs) questionable
OL Teven Jenkins (ribs) questionable
DL Zacch Pickens (groin) out
DB Terell Smith (hip) out

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Panthers at Bears picks and predictions

Prediction

Bears 27, Panthers 20

Moneyline

The Bears (-200) will cost you 2 times your potential return, and that’s just a little too expensive for a standalone wager. If you were to include Chicago into a multi-leg parlay, backing the Bears as part of a parlay of 4 or more teams is certainly OK.

PASS on a straight-up wager, however.

Against the spread

The BEARS -4 (-110) are worth a look at home against the Panthers +4 (-110).

While Carolina will certainly be looking for some payback in this battle between trade partners, the Panthers defense has just been unable to stop anybody. Williams and the Chicago offense could run roughshod over the Carolina D, with very little resistance.

The Panthers have shown some signs of life with Dalton, Hubbard and Johnson, but the Bears are just a little stronger.

Over/Under

OVER 41 (-110) is worth a look, but don’t get carried away.

Chicago should be able to move the ball well for a 2nd straight week, as Carolina has had difficulty in the pass rush department. Williams will likely pick the Panthers apart, which will sting, given the history of the 2 organizations and how Carolina has its No. 1 overall pick sitting on the bench.

The Over hit for Chicago last week, and it looks to make it 2 in a row. Carolina has hit high in 3 of 4 games, including the past 2 outings.

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