The Chicago Bears (2-2) will aim to maintain their perfect home record this season as they take on the Carolina Panthers (1-3) on Sunday afternoon. The Bears have won both of their home matchups this season, extending their home winning streak to seven games following a 24-18 victory against the Rams last week. Meanwhile, the Panthers secured their first win of the season on the road against Las Vegas two weeks ago but suffered a setback against Cincinnati in a 34-24 loss in Week 4. Historically, the Bears have won six of the last seven encounters with the Panthers, including a narrow 16-13 victory last November.
Kickoff is scheduled for 1 p.m. ET at Soldier Field, with the Bears favored by 4 points and the over/under set at 40.5 points according to SportsLine consensus. Before making any betting decisions, experts recommend checking the NFL predictions from a reputable computer model at SportsLine.
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Bears vs. Panthers spread: Bears -4
Bears vs. Panthers over/under: 40.5 points
Bears vs. Panthers money line: Bears -203, Panthers +169
Reasons why the Bears could cover the spread include their strong home performance, with their two losses this season occurring on the road. Chicago successfully covered the spread as 3-point favorites against the Rams. Rookie quarterback Caleb Williams had a solid performance with 17 completions on 23 attempts for 157 yards and a touchdown. Running back D’Andre Swift also excelled, rushing for 93 yards and a touchdown while recording 72 receiving yards.
On the other hand, the Panthers’ defense is dealing with significant injuries, having lost both starting inside linebackers in last week’s loss to Cincinnati. This could leave them vulnerable. Chicago’s home winning streak and past success against the Panthers further bolster their case.
The Panthers, however, may also put up a fight. Their most impressive performance came two weeks ago with a 36-22 win against Las Vegas, where veteran quarterback Andy Dalton stepped in and completed 26 of 37 passes for 319 yards and three touchdowns. Dalton continued to provide a spark in last week’s game against the Bengals, finishing with 220 passing yards and two touchdowns.
Running back Chuba Hubbard has also been performing well, managing over 100 rushing yards in consecutive games, including a touchdown against Cincinnati. Carolina has historically covered the spread in four of its last six games against Chicago, adding to their chances.
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