Bears vs. Panthers: NFL Week 1 Prediction, Picks & Odds

Dimers' Bears vs. Panthers prediction for Sunday, September 13, 2026. Win probabilities, projected final score, current odds, and picks from our NFL machine learning models.
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Live Probabilities
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    100%
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14 17 14 14 59
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3rd and 6 at the CHI 27
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Bears vs. Panthers: Detailed Breakdown

Matchup overview: NFL Week 1

  • Teams: Chicago Bears vs. Carolina Panthers
  • Date: Sunday, September 13, 2026
  • Time: 1:00PM ET
  • Venue: Bank of America Stadium

Current betting odds

  • Spread: Bears (-2.5, -120), Panthers (+2.5, +117)
  • Moneyline: Bears -150, Panthers +145
  • Total (Over/Under): 46.5 points (-104/+100)

Dimers’ win probabilities

  • Bears: 60.2%
  • Panthers: 39.8%

These probabilities come from two machine learning models that assess more than 100 data points for each NFL matchup, combining their outputs to project all our major betting markets.

Projected final score

Our predicted final score for this NFL matchup is Bears 24-22 Panthers.

This prediction draws on each team's scoring trends and player stats, weighed across both of our data models.

Our Prediction: Who Wins?

The numbers give the Bears a win probability of 60.2%, while the Panthers have a win probability of 39.8%.

Summary

The Bears face off against the Panthers in the NFL at Bank of America Stadium on Sunday, September 13, 2026.

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