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Chicago Bears Expected to Dominate Carolina Panthers in Matchup at Soldier Field

The Carolina Panthers are set to take on the Chicago Bears at Soldier Field in a matchup between the 1-3 Panthers and the 2-2 Bears. Last season, the Bears emerged victorious with a 16-13 win over the Panthers. Kickoff is scheduled for 1:00 p.m. EST. Chicago is favored to win, opening at -4.25 with the current line holding at Chicago -4. Increase your chances of success by checking out our NFL Picks before placing your bets.

Betting Odds

• Moneyline: Panthers +170 | Bears -198
• Spread: Panthers +4 (-110) | Bears -4 (-110)
• Total: Over/Under 41 (-110)
• Based on the moneyline, the implied probability that Chicago will win straight-up is 66%.

Carolina vs Chicago Stats

Carolina Panthers

The Carolina Panthers are traveling to Chicago after facing their third loss of the season to the Cincinnati Bengals. Despite strong performances from quarterback Andy Dalton and running back Chuba Hubbard, the Panthers' defense continues to struggle, ranking last in the league in points allowed. With a long list of injuries to key defensive players, Carolina's defense may be a factor in their disappointing start to the season. The quarterback situation is uncertain for the next game against Chicago, but it is likely that Andy Dalton will start given the team's offensive improvement with him at the helm. Carolina currently holds a power ranking of 32, ranking 27th in offense, 32nd in defense, and has a 1-3 record for the season.

Chicago Bears Analysis

The Chicago Bears secured a home win against the Los Angeles Rams last week, maintaining their undefeated record at home with a final score of 24-18. The Bears defense has been a key factor in keeping games close, allowing them to stay within one possession of victory. Ranked eighth in points allowed per game, the defense has been a standout performer for the team. However, the Bears offense has struggled, ranking low in scoring, passing yards, and rushing yards. Despite these challenges, quarterback Caleb Williams has shown promise with a solid performance last week. Looking ahead, the Bears may have an opportunity to exploit their opponent's weaknesses in stopping the run. The team currently has a power ranking of 10 and holds the 22nd spot for offense, scoring an average of 17.67 points per game. Their defense, ranked 10th, has been strong in limiting opponents to an average of 19.00 points per game. Chicago will face the Carolina Panthers, who have had a recent advantage in their matchups, winning three out of their last three games against the Bears.

Bears Favored to Dominate Panthers at Home and Cover Spread

In their last 10 home games, the Chicago Bears have an impressive record of 6-3-1 against the spread as favorites. On the other hand, the Carolina Panthers have struggled on the road with a 3-7 record against the spread in their last 10 away games. Although both teams have less-than-stellar offenses, they have been able to exploit weak defenses in their recent matchups. Despite a challenging pass defense ranked eighth in the league, the Bears are expected to have the upper hand against the Panthers at home. Quarterback Andy Dalton may face difficulties against such a defense, but overall, the Bears are likely to dominate this game and cover the spread. My recommendation is to take the Bears at -4 in this matchup.

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