Panthers vs. Texans Player Props & Predictions – Week 8

Oct 15, 2023; Miami Gardens, Florida, USA; Carolina Panthers quarterback Bryce Young (9) attempts a pass against the Miami Dophins during the first half at Hard Rock Stadium.
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For your Panthers vs. Texans player props and predictions needs, we’ve got you covered as the Texans hit the road to face the Panthers on Sunday, Oct 29 at 1:00 ET. Currently, the total sits at 43.5, with the Texans favored by 3.5 on the road.

Panthers VS. Texans Odds

  • Spread: Texans -3.5
  • Total 43.5

Game Info

  • Date: Sunday, Oct 29
  • Time: 1:00 ET
  • Location: Bank of America Stadium, Charlotte NC
  • TV: FOX

Texans Betting Trends

  • Over their last five games, the Texans have an over/under record of 2-3 and are 4-1 vs. the spread.
  • When looking at their past ten road matchups, Houston has an ATS record of 6-4 while averaging 20 per game. The team went 4-6 overall in these games.
  • Going back to their last three games as the favorite, the Texans have a straight-up record of 0-3. But, their mark vs the spread was just 0-3.

Panthers Betting Trends

  • In their last five games, the Panthers have an over/under record of 2-3 and are 2-2-1 vs. the spread.
  • In their last three games at home, the Panthers have a straight up record of 0-3 while going 0-3 vs the spread. The team’s offense averaged 24 points per game in these contests.
  • The last five games that Carolina was the underdog, they have an ATS mark of 0-4-1 while going 0-5 straight up.

Taking a Look at the Texans Chances in Charlotte

In their matchup against the Panthers, the Texans aim to build on their 3-3 record. This places them 2nd in the AFC-South and 8th in the AFC. Taking a look at the Texans’ scoring margin this season, it is currently at +3.7. This has resulted in an ATS record of 4-2.

The Texans are coming off a win after defeating the Saints with a final score of 20-13. In addition to winning the game, the Texans managed to cover the spread as 2.5-point underdogs. The over/under line for their most recent game against New Orleans was 42. Finishing with a combined total of 33 points, the under hit in this matchup.

On offense, the Texans finished with 297 yards against the Saints. On third-down situations, the Texans had a 36.4% conversion rate. Notably, Devin Singletary led the rushing attack with 58 yards, while C.J. Stroud passed for 199 yards.

The Texans’ defense has, on average, allowed 354.0 yards and 18.8 points per contest (8th). Leading up to this game, they’ve permitted a 70.6% completion rate and yielded four passing touchdowns. In terms of run defense, they rank 17th in the NFL.

Will the Panthers Defense Show Up at Home?

Entering week 8, Carolina is positioned 4th in the NFC-South with a 0-6 record. In the NFC, they are currently in 16th place. Taking a look at the Panthers’ scoring margin this season, it is currently at -12.3. This has resulted in an ATS record of 0-5-1.

This week, the Panthers will look to bounce back from a 42-21 loss to the Dolphins. With a 21-point loss, the Panthers added a loss to their ATS record as well. They were 14-point underdogs prior to the game. Going into the game, the over/under line was 47 points with Miami, and the teams performance exceeded the over/under line of 63.

Against the Dolphins, the Panthers ran the ball 25 times, with Chuba Hubbard as the primary rusher, accumulating 88 yards. Bryce Young attempted 38 passes, amassing 217 yards and a passer rating of 85.

When it comes to defense, the Panthers have given up 197.8 passing yards and 144.3 rushing yards per game. In terms of sacks, Carolina ranks 10th among other defenses. Coming into week 8, they have allowed 31 points per game and 342.2 yards.

Panthers vs. Texans Player Props

Looking at the rushing yards props for this game, Dameon Pierce has a prop currently sitting at 53.5.

Across six games, Dameon Pierce has 97 rushing attempts and gained 281 yards. Heading into week 8 he is 25th among running backs in yardage. Pierce’s prop of 53.5 yards has a lot of value on the over. I see him capitalizing on his matchup against the NFL’s 31st-ranked defense in rushing yards allowed.

The Prop: Dameon Pierce Over 53.5 Rushing Yards (-113)

Panthers VS. Texans Predictions

Since the lines opened, Houston has shifted from being -3 point favorites to their current line of -3.5 (-105).

After struggling to move the ball in the passing game against New Orleans, I’m not expecting much from Houston this week. This is why I’m leaning toward Carolina as a 3.5-point underdog.

The Pick: Panthers +3.5 | -120 at Fanduel Sportsbook

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