The moment of truth has arrived for the Carolina Panthers. They welcome the Chicago Bears in Week 1, and the oddsmakers are expecting a close-fought contest between two NFC rivals who both made the playoffs last season.
If head coach Dave Canales' squad wants to repeat that success, a better start is crucial. The Panthers have a relatively favorable schedule heading into their early bye, and they must capitalize. They also haven't won on opening day since 2021, which is a trend that must change against the Bears.
Chicago is coming to win. They are confident about taking the next step this season, with head coach Ben Johnson and quarterback Caleb Williams' relationship sure to blossom further in the coming months. The Panthers have to meet fire with fire, and beating the Bears would be a big statement to kick off proceedings.
Before then, here are the odds and prop bet markers for the clash.
Carolina Panthers vs. Bears game details
- Date: Sunday, September 13
- Time: 1:00 p.m. ET
- Venue: Bank of America Stadium
- Channel: FOX
Carolina Panthers vs. Bears odds for Week 1
It promises to be a tight encounter decided by fine margins at Bank of America Stadium to begin the season. The odds reflect precisely that.
According to the latest odds from FanDuel Sportsbook, the Panthers are 3.0-point underdogs against the Bears in Week 1, despite being on home turf.
- Chicago -3.0 points: -115 (bet $115 to win $100)
- Carolina +3.0 points: -105 (bet $105 to win $100)
Anyone looking to wager on Carolina's money line can get odds of +148 (bet $100 to win $148). The Bears are favored to get their season off to the best possible start at -176 (bet $176 to win $100).
FanDuel Sportsbook isn't expecting the most entertaining contest, setting the over/under at 46.5 points.
- Over 46.5 points: -120 (bet $120 to win $100)
- Under 46.5 points: -102 (bet $102 to win $100)
Game odds refresh periodically and are subject to change.
Bryce Young prop bets
This is a massive season for quarterback Bryce Young. The Panthers triggered his fifth-year option this offseason as expected, but they have held off on giving him a new deal ahead of time. That makes it a prove-it campaign for the No. 1 overall selection in the 2023 NFL Draft.
Young will be looking to start a lot quicker than he has since being drafted, and there could be an opportunity to do that against a Bears defense with some questions to answer in the secondary.
FanDuel Sportsbook has Young's over/under for passing yards at 209.5, which is available at -113 in both directions (bet $113 to win $100). The Alabama product's over/under for passing touchdowns stands at 1.5.
- Over 1.5 passing touchdowns: +116 (bet $100 to win $116)
- Under 1.5 passing touchdowns: -152 (bet $152 to win $100)
Carolina Panthers over/under rushing yard props for Week 1
- Chuba Hubbard - 50.5
- Jonathon Brooks - 31.5
- Bryce Young - 13.5
Carolina Panthers over/under receiving yard props for Week 1
- Tetairoa McMillan - 60.5
- Jalen Coker - 39.5
- Xavier Legette - 18.5
- Jonathon Brooks - 9.5
- Darren Waller - 16.5
- Chuba Hubbard - 9.5
- Tommy Tremble- 11.5
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