The Panthers are gearing up to take on the Minnesota Vikings on Sunday, October 1. The game is slated for 1:00 ET and will be broadcast on FOX. Minnesota comes into this game as 4.5-point favorites with the total set at 46.5. How will this matchup unfold? Let’s delve into the Panthers vs. Vikings predictions and player props below.
Panthers VS. Vikings Odds
- Spread: Vikings -4.5
- Total 46.5
Game Info
- Date: Sunday, Oct 1
- Time: 1:00 ET
- Location: Bank of America Stadium, Charlotte NC
- TV: FOX
Vikings Betting Trends
- Over their last five games, the Vikings have an over/under record of 2-3 and are 1-3-1 vs. the spread.
- Through their last ten road games, Minnesota has an ATS record of just 3-5-2. However, their overall record was 5-5 while averaging 21 points per game.
- As the betting favorite, the Vikings have an ATS mark of just 1-2 in their last three games. Minnesota posted a straight up mark of 1-2 in these matchups.
Panthers Betting Trends
- In their last five games, the Panthers have an over/under record of 2-3 and are 3-1-1 vs. the spread.
- Across the Panthers last five home games, the team averaged 20 points per game while allowing 24. Their record vs the spread in these contests was 2-3, while going 2-3 straight-up.
- Going back to their previous three games as the underdog, Carolina has an ATS mark of 0-2-1 while going 0-3 straight up.
Can the Vikings Offense Score Enough in Charlotte?
Having played three games, the Vikings have a record of 0-3. This puts them at 3rd in the NFC-North and 15th in the NFC. The current scoring margin for the Vikings’ is -4.3, and this has contributed to their ATS record of 0-2-1.
Most recently, the Vikings faced off against the Chargers at home. However, they suffered a 28-24 defeat. With a 4-point loss, the Vikings added a loss to their ATS record as well. They were 0.5-point underdogs prior to the game. In their most recent game against Los Angeles, the pre-game over/under line was set at 52.5 leading the under to hit with a combined total of 52 points.
Offensively, Kirk Cousins finished with 367 passing yards while completing 64% of his passes. On the ground, the Vikings ran the ball 24 times for 130 yards. The team went 4/14 on third down.
The Minnesota defense has recorded two takeaways this season, which places them 8th in the NFL. In terms of points allowed, their average of 27.3 is 21st in the league while giving up 382.3 yards per contest.
Is Carolina Ready for a Home Win?
Leading up to their matchup with the Vikings, the Panthers are 0-3. They currently sit 4th in the NFC-South and are in 14th place in the NFC. Coming into this week’s game, it’s important to note that the Panthers have been the underdog in each of their prior games. They currently hold an ATS record of 0-2-1 alongside a scoring margin of -9.
This week, the Panthers aim to recover from their 37-27 loss to the Seahawks. In addition to their 10-point loss, the Panthers also suffered a setback in their ATS record. They were 4.5-point underdogs at the start of the game. The over/under line for their game was set at 42.5 points, and the teams exceeded it with a combined total of 64 points.
In their matchup against the Seahawks, the Panthers ran the ball 14 times, with Miles Sanders emerging as the top rusher with 24 yards. In the passing game, Andy Dalton finished with 58 passes, resulting in 361 yards and a passer rating of 88.
On defense, the Panthers are currently positioned 6th in tackles for loss and 4th in sacks. Against them, opponents are scoring an average of 27 points per game and gaining 329.0 yards per contest.
Panthers vs. Vikings Player Prop
When it comes to passing attempts among quarterbacks, Cousins is currently positioned 1st. His season statistics include 1075 passing yards and a completion percentage of 69.6%. Look for Cousins to continue his strong season and to surpass 275.5 passing yards.
The Prop: Kirk Cousins Over 275.5 Passing Yards (-116)
Panthers VS. Vikings Predictions
Reports suggest that Carolina rookie QB Bryce Young will start after missing last week’s game. I’m not sure that’s a good thing for the Panthers. While Young will likely develop into a solid NFL quarterback, he hasn’t done much to move the chains in his first two professional games. If his inconsistencies continue, it could bail out a struggling Minnesota defense.
On the other side, the Vikings offense has performed well enough to win pretty much every game this season. They just need to improve in the turnover department. Look for Minnesota to find its rhythm in this one with the Vikings pulling out their first win of the year while also covering the spread.
The Pick: Vikings -4.5 | -110 at Fanduel Sportsbook
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