Bears vs. Panthers Prediction, Odds, Picks - Nov 9

Published Nov. 6, 2023 1:03 a.m. ET

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The Chicago Bears (2-7) are considered favorites (-3) according to the point spread ahead of their game versus the Carolina Panthers (1-7) on November 9, 2023, starting at 8:15 PM ET, airing on Amazon Prime Video. The expected point total for the matchup is set at 40.

Bears vs. Panthers Odds & Betting Lines

Bears vs Panthers Betting Information updated as of November 6, 2023, 12:33 AM ET.
Favorite	Spread	Favorite Spread Odds	Underdog Spread Odds	Total	Over Total Odds	Under Total Odds
Bears	-3	-110	-110	40	-110	-110

Bears vs. Panthers Prediction & Pick

Pick ATS: Chicago (-3)
Pick OU: Over (40)
Prediction: Chicago 26 - Carolina 21

How to Watch Chicago vs. Carolina

Game Date: Thursday, November 9, 2023
Time: 8:15 PM ET
Venue: Soldier Field
Location: Chicago, Illinois
TV: Watch on Amazon Prime Video

Bears vs. Panthers Recent Matchups

Over their last five meetings, Chicago has collected four wins against Carolina.
In their last five head-to-head matchups, Chicago has compiled 121 points against Carolina, while surrendering only 91 points.

Chicago Betting Info

In nine Chicago games this year, it has three wins against the spread.
Chicago contests this year have gone over the point total 66.7% of the time (six times in nine games with a set point total).
The Bears have been moneyline favorites a single other time this season, a game they lost.
Chicago has never played a game this season with moneyline odds of -155 or shorter.
The implied probability in this matchup, considering the moneyline, gives the Bears a 60.8% chance to win.

Bears Stats

Stat	Average (Total)	Rank
Pass yards	190.6 (1,715)	24
Rush yards	135.3 (1,218)	4
Points scored	20.9 (188)	14
Pass yards against	256.9 (2,312)	28
Rush yards against	79.7 (717)	4
Points allowed	26.9 (242)	28

Chicago's Key Players

Offense

Justin Fields has 1,201 passing yards in six games this year, averaging 200.2 per game with a 61.7% completion percentage and 11 touchdowns against six interceptions.
He has added 237 rushing yards (39.5 per game) and one touchdown on the ground.
D.J. Moore has caught 47 passes on 62 targets for 735 total yards (sixth in the NFL) and five touchdowns. He is averaging 5.2 catches and 81.7 yards per game through nine games.
Cole Kmet has five touchdown catches this season (seventh in the NFL), and has 41 catches for 374 yards on 50 targets, while averaging 4.6 catches and 41.6 yards per game.
D'Onta Foreman has rushed for 287 yards, averaging 57.4 yards per game and scoring two touchdowns.
Foreman has been targeted 11 times to the tune of seven receptions, 43 yards and one TD.

Defense

On the defensive side, T.J. Edwards has 98 tackles, 5.0 TFL, and two sacks in 2023. His tackle total leads the Bears and is second in the NFL.
Montez Sweat has 34 tackles, 10.0 TFL, and 6.5 sacks this season.
Tremaine Edmunds has totaled one interception and has added 63 tackles, 3.0 TFL, and three passes defended.
So far this season, Tyrique Stevenson has 53 tackles and 1.0 TFL. He's third on the Bears in tackles.

Carolina Betting Info

Carolina has gone 1-6-1 against the spread this season.
The Panthers have been underdogs by 3 points or more seven times this year and covered the spread once.
This season, three Carolina games have gone over the point total.
This season, the Panthers have won one out of the eight games in which they've been the underdog.
Carolina has a record of 1-6 when it is set as an underdog of +124 or more by bookmakers this season.
The Panthers have a 44.6% chance to win this game based on the implied probability of the moneyline.

Panthers Stats

Stat	Average (Total)	Rank
Pass yards	187.1 (1,497)	27
Rush yards	96.3 (770)	24
Points scored	17.5 (140)	27
Pass yards against	178.3 (1,426)	4
Rush yards against	131.8 (1,054)	27
Points allowed	28.3 (226)	31

Carolina's Key Players

Offense

This year, Adam Thielen has 62 receptions (fifth in the NFL) for 610 yards with four receiving touchdowns. He has been targeted 76 times and averages 7.8 catches per game through eight games played.
In seven games, Bryce Young has 1,375 passing yards, with eight touchdowns against seven interceptions and completing 63.9% of his passes.
Young also has 117 rushing yards (third on the Panthers).
Chuba Hubbard is averaging 41.0 rushing yards per game this season (328 total yards), while scoring one rushing touchdown.
Hubbard's stat sheet includes 19 receptions (2.4 per game) on 23 targets for 94 yards (11.8 per game), but he has not scored a touchdown in the passing game.
D.J. Chark has 17 catches for 229 yards and three receiving touchdowns. He averages 2.4 yards per game in seven games and has been targeted 34 times.

Defense

Frankie Luvu has 62 tackles, 7.0 TFL, 3.5 sacks, and two passes defended in 2023.
Brian Burns' stat sheet includes 25 tackles, 9.0 TFL, and five sacks.
Derrick Brown has 39 tackles, 2.0 TFL, one sack, and two passes defended in the 2023 season.
C.J. Henderson's season stats include 35 tackles, 3.0 TFL, and one sack through eight games. He is third on the Panthers in tackles.