- Game: Carolina Panthers vs Detroit Lions
- Date: Sunday, October 8, 2023
- Location: Ford Field in Detroit, MI
- TV: FOX
- Odds/Point Spread: Lions (-7.5)
- Total/Over-Under: 44.5
The Carolina Panthers (0-4) are heading to Ford Field on Sunday to face the Detroit Lions (3-1). The Lions open as 7.5-point favorites with the over/under set at 44.5.
Panthers vs Lions Odds
Moneyline
Carolina Panthers +360
Detroit Lions -500
Point Spread
Carolina Panthers 10.0 (-110)
Detroit Lions -10.0 (-110)
Total
Over 44.0 (-110)
Under 44.0 (-110)
Odds source: Bovada Sportsbook
The Panthers have a record of 0-4 this season. In their previous game against the Vikings, they suffered a 21-13 loss. Chuba Hubbard led the Panthers with 41 rushing yards on 14 carries. Adam Thielen had 76 receiving yards on 7 receptions. Bryce Young finished the game with 204 passing yards, completing 25 out of 32 attempts. The Panthers allowed 135 rushing yards on 23 attempts and gave up 130 passing yards on 12 completions. Overall, they gained 232 yards on 68 plays. The Panthers averaged 2.7 yards per carry on 31 rushing attempts.
The Panthers’ offense averages 16.8 points per game and 95.3 rushing yards per game. They have gained a total of 1,130 yards and recorded 45 first downs. The Panthers have turned the ball over 5 times this season. Defensively, they allow 25.5 points per game, 4.7 yards per carry, and 136.3 rushing yards per game. They have given up 707 passing yards and have a completion rate allowed of 65.5%. The Panthers have surrendered an average of 313.0 total yards per game.
The Lions enter this game with a 3-1 record. In their last game against the Packers, they won 34-20. David Montgomery had 121 rushing yards on 32 carries, and Josh Reynolds led in receiving with 69 yards on 3 receptions. Jared Goff finished the game with 210 passing yards, completing 19 out of 28 attempts. The Lions allowed 27 rushing yards on 12 attempts and gave up 203 passing yards on 23 completions. They gained a total of 401 yards on 73 plays. The Lions averaged 4.9 yards per carry on 43 rushing attempts.
The Lions average 26.5 points per game and have thrown for a total of 999 passing yards. They also average 136.5 rushing yards per game. The Lions have gained a total of 546 rushing yards and recorded 50 first downs. Defensively, they have allowed 219.8 passing yards per game and 60.8 rushing yards per game. The Lions have given up 83 total points this season.
The Panthers and Lions will face off on Sunday with the Lions favored by 7.5 points. Will the Panthers cover the spread?
The Pick: Take the Panthers +7.5
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