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