{"id":25367,"date":"2024-10-03T15:02:36","date_gmt":"2024-10-03T19:02:36","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.betonline.ag\/news-room\/?p=25367"},"modified":"2024-10-03T15:02:38","modified_gmt":"2024-10-03T19:02:38","slug":"panthers-vs-bears-betting-preview-week-5","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.betonline.ag\/news-room\/nfl\/panthers-vs-bears-betting-preview-week-5\/","title":{"rendered":"Panthers vs. Bears Betting Preview (Week 5)"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

The Carolina Panthers<\/strong> secured a victory in Week 3, but they quickly returned to the loss column in Week 4 after a tough defeat against the Cincinnati Bengals<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Now, Carolina heads into Week 5 as a road underdog against the Chicago Bears<\/strong>, who picked up a win at home last Sunday against the Los Angeles Rams.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Caleb Williams,<\/strong> the No. 1 overall pick, has shown improvement over the past two weeks, throwing all three of his passing touchdowns for the season during that span.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Can he hold off the veteran Andy Dalton<\/strong>, who has taken command of the Panthers\u2019 starting quarterback job?<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Here\u2019s a breakdown of the latest game odds at BetOnline, key players to watch, and a prediction for this Week 5 matchup.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Panthers vs. Bears Odds, Spread, and Total<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Odds via BetOnline.ag Sportsbook<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n

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  • Spread:<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n
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    • Panthers +3.5 (-105)<\/li>\n\n\n\n
    • Bears -3.5 (-115)<\/li>\n\n\n\n
    • Moneyline:<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n
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      • Panthers: +165<\/li>\n\n\n\n
      • Bears: -195<\/li>\n\n\n\n
      • Total:<\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n
      • 41.5 (Over -110\/Under -110)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n

        Analysis<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

        Chicago<\/strong> has been reliable against the spread when favored this season, going 2-0 in such situations. The Bears’ defense has been solid, ranking eighth in points allowed and 12th in yards per play allowed in 2024.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

        While Andy Dalton<\/strong> has helped the Panthers improve offensively, they still have one of the league’s worst defenses, allowing 5.8 yards per play and giving up a league-high 129 points through the first four weeks. This doesn\u2019t bode well for Carolina against a Bears team that showed promise in the running game in Week 4.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

        Carolina Panthers\u2019 Diontae Johnson:<\/strong> Since Andy Dalton took over at quarterback, Johnson has emerged as a key target, hauling in 15 catches on 27 targets with two touchdowns and 205 receiving yards.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

        With the Panthers potentially playing from behind, Johnson could be poised for another big game.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

        Chicago Bears\u2019 Caleb Williams:<\/strong> The rookie quarterback has thrown three touchdowns over the last two weeks and seems to be settling in, especially with the Bears’ running game coming to life in Week 4. Williams could have a standout day against a Panthers defense that is missing Shaq Thompson <\/strong>and has struggled this season.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

        With Caleb Williams improving each week and Chicago\u2019s defense looking strong, the Bears should be able to take care of business at home<\/p>\n\n\n\n

        Panthers vs. Bears How to Watch<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
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        • Date:<\/strong>\u00a0Sunday, Oct. 6<\/li>\n\n\n\n
        • Time:<\/strong>\u00a01:00 p.m. EST<\/li>\n\n\n\n
        • Venue:<\/strong>\u00a0Soldier Field<\/li>\n\n\n\n
        • TV:<\/strong>\u00a0FOX<\/li>\n\n\n\n
        • Panthers Record:<\/strong>\u00a01-3<\/li>\n\n\n\n
        • Bears Record:<\/strong>\u00a02-2<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n

          Panthers vs. Bears Betting Trends<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
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          • The Panthers are 1-3 against the spread this season.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
          • Carolina is 1-1 against the spread on the road.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
          • Andy Dalton has led the Panthers to a 1-1 record this season.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
          • The\u00a0OVER<\/strong>\u00a0is 3-1 in the Panthers’ four games.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
          • The Bears are 2-1-1 against the spread this season.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
          • The\u00a0UNDER<\/strong>\u00a0is 3-1 in the Bears’ four games.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
          • Chicago is 2-0 against the spread as a favorite this season.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n

            Injury Reports<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

            Panthers<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
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            • Shaq Thompson \u2013 Out<\/li>\n\n\n\n
            • Josey Jewell \u2013 Questionable<\/li>\n\n\n\n
            • Lonnie Johnson Jr. \u2013 Questionable<\/li>\n\n\n\n
            • Damien Lewis \u2013 Questionable<\/li>\n\n\n\n
            • Shy Tuttle \u2013 Questionable<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n

              Bears<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
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              • Terrell Smith \u2013 Questionable<\/li>\n\n\n\n
              • Teven Jenkins \u2013 Questionable<\/li>\n\n\n\n
              • Zacch Pickens \u2013 Questionable<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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