For your Lions vs. Panthers predictions and player props needs, we’ve got you covered as the Panthers hit the road to face the Lions on Sunday, Oct 8 at 1:00 ET. Currently, the total sits at 44, with the Lions favored by 10.5 at home.
Lions vs. Panthers Odds
- Spread: Lions -10.5
- Total 44
Game Info
- Date: Sunday, Oct 8
- Time: 1:00 ET
- Location: Ford Field, Detroit MI
- TV: FOX
Panthers Betting Trends
- Over their last five games, the Panthers have an over/under record of 1-4 and are 1-3-1 vs. the spread.
- Although Carolina has a straight up record of 1-2 in their last three road games, they have not held up as well vs the spread going 1-2. The team averaged 15 points per game in these games.
- In their last five games as the betting underdog, the Panthers have a straight up record of 1-4 and an ATS mark of 1-3-1.
Lions Betting Trends
- In their last five games, the Lions have an over/under record of 3-2 and are 4-1 vs. the spread.
- Across their last three home contests, Detroit has been good against the spread, posting a mark of 3-0. Their overall mark in these games was 3-0, while averaging 25 points per game.
- Looking back on the team’s last ten games as the favorite, the Lions have a straight up record of 6-4. Their record vs the spread in these games was 6-4.
Is a Road Win Possible for the Panthers?
In four games, the Panthers have a 0-4 record. This has them situated 4th in the NFC-South and 16th in the NFC. The Panthers have put together a record of 0-3-1 against the spread. This mark has come on an average scoring margin of -8.8.
In their last game, the Panthers hosted the Vikings. However, they lost by a score of 21-13. Alongside their 8-point loss, the Panthers also suffered an ATS defeat. They were 4-point underdogs before the game. The over/under line for their most recent game against Minnesota was 46. Finishing with a combined total of 34 points, the under hit in this matchup.
Facing the Vikings’ defense, Carolina’s offense amassed 232 yards in total. On third downs, the Panthers converted at a rate of 35.7%. Chuba Hubbard led the rushing game with 41 yards, while Bryce Young threw for 204 yards.
The Panthers’ defense has, on average, allowed 313 yards and 25.5 points per contest (23rd). Leading up to this game, they’ve permitted a 65.5% completion rate and yielded four passing touchdowns. In terms of run defense, they rank 26th in the NFL.
Can Detroit Secure a Home Victory?
As they prepare to face the Panthers, the Lions hold a 3-1 record. Within the NFC-North, they currently sit in 1st place and are 4th place in the NFC. The Lions’ scoring margin heading into this week’s game is at +5.8, putting their ATS record at 3-1.
After a 34-20 victory over the Packers, the Lions are looking for another win in week 5. Given that they were favored by 2 against the Packers, the Lions picked up an ATS win. The team, in conjunction with Green Bay, combined for 54 points, surpassing the over/under line of 45.
Detroit’s offense produced a total of 401 yards against the Packers. When it came to third downs, the Lions had a conversion rate of 41.2%. The leading rusher for the Lions was David Montgomery with 121 yards, and Jared Goff contributed 210 passing yards.
Going up against the Panthers’ offense, the Lions’ defense has allowed an average of 20.8 points per game. So far this season, they are 7th in quarterback hits and have yielded an average of 280.5 yards per contest.
Lions vs. Panthers Player Prop
David Montgomery serves as the powerhouse running back for Detroit. Though he faced injuries in Week 2, he showcased his prowess by accumulating 74 rushing yards in Week 1 and an impressive 121 in Week 4 when he played the full game. In the games where he was fully fit, Montgomery was responsible for a significant 77.9% of Detroit’s backfield rushing.
This week, with the Lions being favored by more than a touchdown and Montgomery facing a favorable matchup, things look promising. Running backs have managed to average the third-highest rushing yards per game (119.8) with an efficient 4.9 yards per carry when playing against the Panthers this season.
Where to bet: David Montgomery Over 70.5 Rushing Yards | -115 at DraftKings Sportsbook
Lions vs. Panthers Predictions
Starting as 7.5-point favorites at home, Detroit has seen the lines move in their favor, with the spread now sitting at -10.5.
Even though we have Detroit winning this one straight-up, our projections have this one finishing with a score of 24-17, making Carolina the pick on the spread as 10.5-point underdogs.
The Pick: Panthers +10.5 | -115 at Fanduel Sportsbook
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