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The struggling Panthers meet the Bears in Chicago. Our Panthers vs Bears prediction is the Panthers +4 (-115).

Although the Panthers sit at 1-3, they have looked more competent since making a change at quarterback from former first overall pick Bryce Young to veteran Andy Dalton. The Bears are developing their own first overall pick, quarterback Caleb Williams and are 2-2.

Offshore Odds: Bears Are Favored At Home

TeamSpreadMoney LineTotal
Panthers+4 (-115)+173O 41 (+100)
Bears-4 (-105)-198U 41 (-120)

Normally, there would be little reason to find underlying connections between the Panthers and Bears. They’re not in the same division and have only played each other 12 times in their histories. The Bears are 8-4 overall against Carolina. Still, there are other ways for teams to be attached off the field.

In a monumental trade, the Bears sent the first overall pick in the 2023 draft for wide receiver D.J. Moore, the 9th and 61st picks in 2023, and the Panthers’ first-round pick in 2024. The Panthers used their acquired draft slot to take QB Bryce Young from Alabama.

The 2024 pick the Bears acquired turned out to be the first overall selection, which they spent on QB Caleb Williams from USC. Carolina has since benched Young in favor of Dalton, while Williams is still raw but has already showcased his upside.

Two Teams at Different Stages of Their Rebuild

Panthers coach Dave Canales made a rapid change at quarterback in what appeared to be a desperation move. With Young floundering and owner David Tepper’s being know for quickly firing his coaches, Canales needed someone trustworthy to run his offense. They have that in the veteran Dalton.

The Bears have had trouble scoring, but made strides on both sides of the ball so far this season. On the other hand, the Panthers have been one of the NFL’s worst teams. The Bears are ahead of the Panthers in their rebuild and have a more stable management and coaching staff that is not walking on eggshells to the same degree.

Panthers vs Bears Prediction: Panthers Will Keep it Close

Expect the teams to play a low-scoring slog with the Bears ultimately winning outright, but the Panthers covering the spread. We’ll take Panthers +4 for this week’s Panthers vs Bears prediction.

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