Bears-Panthers Pointers

The fans at Bank of America Stadium will be treated to a game between the Chicago Bears and the Carolina Panthers when they take their seats on Sunday.
Oddsmakers currently have the Panthers listed as 3-point favorites versus the Bears, while the game’s total is sitting at 37.
The Bears upset Indianapolis 29-13 as a 10.5-point underdog last week. The combined score fell UNDER the posted over/under total (43).
Matt Forte rushed for 123 yards in 23 carries with a touchdown for the Bears, while the Chicago defense recorded and safety and ran back a fumbled recovery for a touchdown.
The Panthers upset San Diego 26-24 as a 9-point underdog last week. The combined score fell UNDER the posted over/under total (41).
Jake Delhomme hit Dante Rosario on 14-yard touchdown pass as time expired in the fourth quarter, while John Kasay kicked four field goals for Carolina in the win.
Team records:
Chicago: 1-0 SU, 1-0 ATS
Carolina: 1-0 SU, 1-0 ATS
Chicago most recently:
When playing in September are 6-4
When playing on grass are 6-4
After outgaining opponent are 4-6
When playing outside the division are 6-4

Carolina most recently:
When playing in September are 5-5
When playing on grass are 4-6
After outgaining opponent are 2-8
When playing outside the division are 4-6

A few trends to consider:
Chicago is 4-1 ATS in its last 5 games
Chicago is 5-2 ATS in its last 7 games on the road
The total has gone UNDER in 4 of Chicago’s last 6 games on the road
Chicago is 15-8 SU in its last 23 games on the road
The total has gone UNDER in 6 of Carolina’s last 7 games at home
Carolina is 5-1 ATS in its last 6 games
The total has gone OVER in 4 of Carolina’s last 6 games
Carolina is 4-2 SU in its last 6 games
Next up:
Chicago home to Tampa Bay, Sunday, September 21
Carolina at Minnesota, Sunday, September 21

 

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