Bears vs. Panthers 2024 Prediction, Odds, Picks - Oct 6

Updated Oct. 6, 2024 12:43 p.m. ET

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The Chicago Bears (2-2) are considered favorites (-4) according to the bookmakers ahead of their game versus the Carolina Panthers (1-3) on October 6, 2024, starting at 1:00 p.m. ET, airing on FOX. The expected point total for the matchup is set at 40.

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Bears vs. Panthers Odds & Betting Lines

Bears vs Panthers Betting Information updated as of October 6, 2024, 12:33 p.m. ET.
Favorite	Spread	Favorite Spread Odds	Underdog Spread Odds	Total	Over Total Odds	Under Total Odds
Bears	-4	-112	-108	40	-110	-110

Bears vs. Panthers Prediction & Pick

Pick ATS: Bears (-4)
Pick OU: Over (40)
Prediction: Bears 28 - Panthers 16

How to Watch Chicago vs. Carolina

Game Date: Sunday, October 6, 2024
Time: 1:00 p.m. ET
Venue: Soldier Field
Location: Chicago, Illinois
TV: Watch on FOX
Live Boxscore: FOX Sports

Bears vs. Panthers Recent Matchups

Chicago has a 4-1 record against Carolina in their last five matchups.
In their last five head-to-head matchups, Chicago has tallied 114 points against Carolina, while giving up only 98 points.

Chicago Betting Info

So far this year Chicago has two victories against the spread.
Chicago's games this year have hit the over one time in four opportunities (25%).
The Bears have been moneyline favorites in two other games this season, and they won both.
The Bears have a 66.4% chance to win this matchup, based on the implied probability of the moneyline.

Bears Stats

Stat	Average (Total)	Rank
Pass yards	165.8 (663)	26
Rush yards	87.3 (349)	29
Points scored	19.3 (77)	21
Pass yards against	174.5 (698)	8
Rush yards against	121 (484)	19
Points allowed	18.8 (75)	8

Chicago's Key Players

Offense

Caleb Williams has 787 passing yards, three touchdowns and four interceptions this year. He has completed 61.7% of his passes, averaging 196.8 yards per game and 5.6 per attempt.
He has also rushed for 79 yards (second on the Bears) without scoring a touchdown on the ground, while averaging 19.8 rushing yards per game.
D'Andre Swift has recorded 161 rushing yards with one touchdown (40.3 yards per game over four games). His 3 yards per attempt rank 51st in the NFL.
Swift has 13 catches on 17 targets for 118 yards. He has not scored a receiving touchdown.
In the passing game, D.J. Moore, has totaled 189 receiving yards and one touchdown after catching 22 balls on 34 targets. Per game, he's averaging 47.3 yards and 5.5 receptions in four games.
Rome Odunze has 10 receptions for 166 yards and one touchdown. He's been targeted 23 times in the air attack, and averages 2.5 receptions and 41.5 yards through four games played.

Defense

On the defensive side, Jaquan Brisker has 35 tackles, three TFL, one sack, and one interception in 2024.
T.J. Edwards has 34 tackles and three TFL.
Tremaine Edmunds has put up 22 tackles, two TFL, one sack, and one interception this year.
So far this season, Gervon Dexter has 12 tackles, three TFL, and three sacks.

Carolina Betting Info

Carolina has covered the spread in a matchup one time this year (1-3-0).
The Panthers have been underdogs by 4 points or more three times this year and covered the spread once.
Games involving Carolina have hit the over on three occasions this season.
The Panthers have won one of the four games they've played as underdogs this season.
The oddsmakers' moneyline implies a 37.9% chance of a victory for the Panthers.

Panthers Stats

Stat	Average (Total)	Rank
Pass yards	182.5 (730)	24
Rush yards	108.5 (434)	19
Points scored	18.3 (73)	25
Pass yards against	209.3 (837)	18
Rush yards against	148.8 (595)	29
Points allowed	32.3 (129)	32

Carolina's Key Players

Offense

Chuba Hubbard has rushed for one touchdown this year, and has 296 total rushing yards (74 per game and 5.4 per carry).
Hubbard has also figured into the passing attack with 84 yards (21 per game) on 13 receptions (3.3 per game), while being targeted 14 times. He has one receiving touchdown.
In three games, Andy Dalton has 539 passing yards, while throwing five touchdowns against one interception and completing 65.4% of his passes.
Diontae Johnson has recorded 239 receiving yards and two touchdowns on 20 receptions, while being targeted 39 times on the season.
Xavier Legette has 143 receiving yards and one touchdown from 12 receptions after getting 20 targets.

Defense

So far in 2024, Josey Jewell has recorded 30 tackles over four games.
Mike Jackson Sr. has 21 tackles and one interception. He is fourth on the Panthers in tackles.
Xavier Woods has 28 tackles, one TFL, and one interception in the 2024 season. He is third on the Panthers in tackles.
Jaycee Horn's season stats include 17 tackles, two TFL, and one interception in four games.

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