Chicago heads to Carolina as road favorites in a matchup where NFL odds give the Bears a modest edge despite the Panthers holding home field. The Bears sit at -140 on the moneyline and -2 on the spread, while Carolina gets the points at +2 and comes back at +120 on the moneyline — making the Panthers a live home underdog with real upset value at that price.
The spread pricing is worth noting: Chicago lays -120 to cover -2, while Carolina gets +2 at even money, a slight lean suggesting the market sees a small edge toward the Panthers covering even in a loss. At 45½ with standard -110 pricing on both sides, the total sits in the middle range for Week 1, pointing to a competitive, back-and-forth game rather than a defensive grind or a high-scoring shootout.
- Game: Sunday, September 13, 2026 at 1:00 PM ET
- Moneyline: Bears -140 / Panthers +120
- Spread: Bears -2 (-120) / Panthers +2 (Ev)
- Total: 45½ (-110 both sides)
