Game: Carolina Panthers at Chicago Bears
Date: Sunday, October 6, 2024
Location: Soldier Field in Chicago, IL
TV: Fox
Odds/Point Spread: Bears (-4.0)
Total/Over-Under: 40.5
- Odds source: Bovada Sportsbook
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The Chicago Bears (2-2) will face the Carolina Panthers (1-3) at Soldier Field on Sunday. The Bears are favored by 4 points according to Bovada Sportsbook, with a total of 40.5.
The Panthers, with a season record of 1-3, faced the Cincinnati Bengals in their last game and suffered a 34-24 loss. Andy Dalton had 220 passing yards and 2 touchdowns, with a QB rating of 83.3. Chuba Hubbard rushed for 104 yards with an average of 5.8 yards per carry. Diontae Johnson made 83 yards on 7 receptions. The Panthers gained 155 rushing yards on 29 carries for an average of 5.3 yards per attempt. They also accumulated 375 total yards from 70 plays. Defensively, Carolina allowed 232 passing yards on 22 completions out of 31 attempts, and 141 rushing yards on 31 attempts.
Carolina has gained 1,164 total yards this season, with 37 first downs and 258 yards in penalties. They have scored 5 passing touchdowns and 3 rushing touchdowns while turning over the ball 5 times. The Panthers average 108.5 rushing yards per game and score an average of 18.3 points per game.
Defensively, the Panthers rank 32nd in the league by allowing 32.3 points per game. They give up an average of 4.6 yards per rush and 148.8 rushing yards per game. Carolina has allowed 837 passing yards and have conceded 9 passing touchdowns so far this season.
The Bears enter the game with a 2-2 record for the season, securing a 24-18 victory against the Los Angeles Rams in their last game. D’Andre Swift rushed for 93 yards on 16 carries while Caleb Williams passed for 157 yards and 1 touchdown. Chicago averages 253.0 total yards per game, with 87.3 rushing yards and 165.8 passing yards.
The Bears’ defense has allowed 174.5 passing yards and 121.0 rushing yards per game, with 2 passing touchdowns and 5 rushing touchdowns conceded. Chicago has recorded 8 takeaways and allows an average of 18.8 points per game.
Free Pick: Take the Panthers +4.0
