The Chicago Bears are a legacy NFL franchise founded and coached by the late great George Halas. Halas even suited up to take the field of battle for the Monsters of the Midway. But most of the Bears’ NFL odds glory occurred in prehistoric times. Their lone Super Bowl win was in 1985-86 with one of the greatest teams in NFL history. Now, the Bears host the equally frustrating Carolina Panthers on AMAZON PRIME Thursday Night Football this week. One wonders if lead announcer Al Michaels will call in sick for this stink bomb.
Carolina Panthers vs. Chicago Bears NFL Betting Information
| Date and Time: | Thursday, November 9, 2023, 8:15 p.m. ET |
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| Location: | Soldier Field, Chicago, IL |
| TV Coverage: | AMAZON PRIME |
| Team | Spread | Total | ML | |
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| Panthers | +3½ -110 | 40 -110 | +150 |  |
| Bears | -3½ -110 | 40 -110 | -180 | |
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Carolina Panthers Team Overview
Last game, the Carolina Panthers lost 27-13 against the Indianapolis Colts as 1.5-point home dogs. The game went under the offshore betting total of 45.5. Carolina has a record of 1-7 straight up, 1-6-1 against the spread, and 3-5 over/under the total. Carolina ranks 28th for total offense, 27th for passing, 24th for rushing, and 27th for scoring. Defensively, they rank 8th overall, 4th against the pass, 28th against the rush, and 31st for points allowed. Also, Carolina ranks 15th for the fewest turnovers lost and 31st for takeaways.
Kenny Moore returned two Bryce Young interceptions for touchdowns. Meanwhile, Jonathan Taylor caught a touchdown pass from Gardner Minshew. Hence, the Indianapolis Colts defeated the Carolina Panthers.
Specifically, Moore became the first Colts player in history with two pick-6s in a game. He is only the second NFL player to do it in the past 11 years. The Colts intercepted Young, the No. 1 pick in the draft, three times. Additionally, Indy sacked him four times. Young finished 24 of 39 for 173 yards with one touchdown to fall to 1-6 as an NFL starter. By contrast, Indy QB Gardner Minshew threw for 127 yards.
Chicago Bears Team Overview
Last game, the Chicago Bears lost 24-17 against the New Orleans Saints as 10-point road dogs. The game went under the total of 42.5. Chicago has a record of 2-7 straight up, 3-5-1 against the spread, and 6-3 over/under the total. Chicago ranks 19th for total offense, 24th for passing, 4th for rushing, and 19th for scoring. Defensively, they rank 19th overall, 28th against the pass, 4th against the rush, and 29th for points allowed. Also, Chicago ranks 32nd for fewest turnovers lost and 21st for takeaways.
The Saints forced five turnovers, intercepting rookie QB Tyson Bagent three times and recovering two fumbles. Those plays tipped the balance of a game in which the undrafted Bagent and the Bears often had the Saints’ defense off balance. Overall, Chicago outgained New Orleans 368-301 in total yards and possessed the ball for just more than half the game.
The final turnover – a fumble caused by Demario Davis’ sack and recovered by fellow linebacker Pete Werner – all but sealed it with 2:05 left. In sum, Bagent passed for two touchdowns to tight end Cole Kmet. He finished with 220 yards passing and 70 yards rushing. The Bears were minus-5 in turnovers.
Panthers at Bears SBG Free Picks
Correlate that Carolina will offer more value as the away team in a battle of NFL betting odds bottom feeders.
Panthers at Bears SBG Best Bet: Carolina Panthers.