The Carolina Panthers (1-3) meet the Chicago Bears (2-2) for a Week 5 game at Soldier Field Sunday. Kickoff is scheduled for 1 p.m. ET (FOX). Let’s analyze BetMGM Sportsbook’s NFL odds around the Panthers vs. Bears odds, and'make our expert NFL picks and predictions.
The Panthers scored a 36-22 win at Las Vegas in Week 3, the 1st game after benching QB Bryce Young to start QB Andy Dalton. The Panthers averaged 6.6 PPG in 2 games under Young, while going for 30.0 PPG in 2 games with Dalton at the helm.
RB Chuba Hubbard has rushed for over 100 yards with a TD in 2 straight, while WR Diontae Johnson has 205 receiving yards and 2 TDs in the past 2 games.
Carolina’s problems run beyond quarterback, as the defense has struggled, allowing 26 or more points in 3 of 4 games, while the Over is 3-1 on the season. The Panthers are just 1-3 against the spread (ATS).