Panthers vs Bears Prediction, Odds, Spread & Picks | NFL Week 10 TNF: Basement Brawl Edition
Written by: Devon Platana
Last Update: Thu Nov 09, 2023, 3:30 am ET
Read Time: 6 minutes
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The NFL Week 10 schedule kicks off with a battle of basement teams on Thursday Night Football. The Chicago Bears and Carolina Panthers have just three victories between them so far this season, leaving time to tell which side will receive some temporary relief from their losing ways tonight.
A slow first-half performance came back to hurt the Panthers in Week 9 as they fell 27-13 to the Indianapolis Colts at home. Meanwhile, the Bears dropped to 1-3 in their last four games with a 24-17 loss to the New Orleans Saints.
Both teams are playing for pride at this point in the season due to the playoffs being nothing more than a pipedream. After all, BetOnline is currently giving both Carolina and Chicago -10000 odds to miss the postseason — an implied probability of 99.0%.
Those looking to get in on tonight's action will want to keep reading this betting preview. We're about to dive into my Panthers vs Bears prediction, as well as check out the latest TNF odds, trends, and best bets.
Panthers vs Bears Preview — NFL Week 10 TNF
Panthers vs Bears Matchup Information
- Matchup: Carolina Panthers (1-7, 0-4 Away) vs. Chicago Bears (2-7, 1-3 Home)
- Venue & Location: Soldier Field (Chicago, IL)
- Date: Thursday, Nov. 9, 2023
- Game Time: 8:15 p.m. ET
- Panthers vs. Bears Week 10 TV Channel: Prime Video
Panthers vs Bears Odds & Spread
NFL game odds courtesy of BetOnline as of Wednesday, Nov. 8 at 10:28 p.m. ET. Odds from other sportsbooks may also be mentioned in this article.
Panthers vs Bears Spread
- Carolina Panthers +3 (-109)
- Chicago Bears -3 (-111)
Panthers vs Bears Over/Under
- Over 38.5 Points (-107)
- Under 38.5 Points (-113)
Panthers vs Bears Moneyline
- Carolina Panthers (+150)
- Chicago Bears (-170)
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Panthers vs Bears Betting Trends
- Carolina is 1-5 straight up in its last six games vs. Chicago.
- Chicago is 1-10 straight up in its last 10 home games.
- Carolina is 1-5 ATS in its last six games.
- Chicago is 1-4 ATS in its last five games vs. the NFC South.
- The total has hit the Under in five of Carolina's last eight games.
- The total has hit the Over in six of Chicago's last eight Week 10 matchups.
Panthers vs Bears Prediction & Best Bet: NFL Week 10 TNF
There's no denying that the Panthers and Bears could use a victory tonight. These franchises have done more losing than winning lately, only tallying one victory apiece since Oct. 8.
Winning tonight could be an uphill battle for the Bears, who will be without QB Justin Fields (thumb) under center. Although Fields hasn't been perfect this season, it's clear that backup QB Tyson Bagent is a downgrade as he makes his fourth consecutive start.
The rookie signal-caller has struggled to find his footing in the NFL, averaging 174.3 passing yards per outing while throwing three touchdowns to six interceptions. That's without mentioning how his 70.9 passer rating ranks sixth-worst among 42 quarterbacks this season, per ESPN.
Carolina's defense has its shortcomings, but it's defended the pass well. The Panthers are allowing 178.3 passing yards per game (No. 5) while being tied for the fewest TD passes allowed (11).
Speaking of the pass, it'll be interesting to see how Panthers QB Bryce Young responds to his three-INT game against the Colts. On one hand, the 2023 first-overall pick has four interception-free performances in his last six games. On the other hand, he's thrown multiple picks three times in four games this season.
But even if Young bounces back, playing on the road typically spells disaster for his team. The Panthers are 0-4 in away scenarios this season, boasting a minus-15.8 average scoring margin — second-worst in the entire NFL.
The Bears have left much to be desired, but they at least picked up a 30-12 win over the Las Vegas Raiders in their most recent home game. Speaking of Soldier Field, it's worth noting that Chicago has five victories in its last six home matchups against Carolina.
While neither team is a bettor's dream, I'll take the Bears to win at home. The Panthers have been disastrous on the road and have been outscored by an average of 12.8 points in their last four outings.
I just can't bring myself to back an underdog like that, regardless of how bad Chicago has been.
Having said that, I will be taking the Over on the 38.5-point total, too. Three of the Panthers' last four games surpassed that number while the Bears have seen more than 38.5 points score in all but one of their games this season.
Given that four of the last five Panthers-Bears matchups went over 38.5 points, too, it's best to side with the extra offense tonight.
Panthers vs Bears Prediction: CHI wins
Bet: o38.5 Total Points (-107 on BetOnline)
Panthers vs Bears Best Player Prop: NFL Week 10 TNF
If you're looking for a plus-money Panthers vs. Bears player prop, I suggest backing Darnell Mooney to record at least 39 receiving yards.
Mooney's struggled to maintain consistency this season, but I'm encouraged by last week's season-high 82-yard performance. There's a good chance that he will follow it up with another strong showing at Soldier Field, where he's averaging 46.0 receiving yards in four outings this season, making good on this prop three times.
With the Panthers allowing an average of 253.0 passing yards in their last three road games, there's no excuse for Mooney not to have another respectable night.
Bet: Darnell Mooney 39+ Receiving Yards (+104 on BetOnline)
Panthers vs Bears Week 10 FAQ
When is Panthers vs Bears?
- The Panthers and Bears will collide on Thursday, Nov. 9, 2023.
Where is Panthers vs Bears?
- The Panthers and Bears will play each other at Soldier Field in Chicago, Illinois.
What time does Panthers vs Bears start?
- Kickoff for the upcoming CAR vs. CHI matchup is slated for 8:15 p.m. ET.
How can I watch Panthers vs Bears?
- Panthers and Bears fans can tune in to Prime Video for Thursday's matchup.
How to Bet on Panthers vs Bears
- Most reputable sportsbooks — including BetDSI — offer Panthers vs. Bears betting markets and the rest of the NFL Week 10 slate.
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Devon is a Master of Journalism graduate who joined the sports betting world in 2020. His favorite leagues to cover are the NHL, NBA and NFL, and has a soft spot for fantasy football specifically. Outside of sports, he enjoys the finer things in life like pasta, live music and getting even more tattoos.
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