Carolina Panthers vs Denver Broncos Betting Pick & Prediction 10/27/24
The Panthers and Broncos will face off on Sunday, October 27th at 4:25 ET, with the Broncos favored on the money line at -423. The Panthers are +325 on the money line, and the point spread has the Broncos -9. This week eight non-conference matchup is being televised on CBS, and the over/under line is set at 43.5 points.
CAROLINA PANTHERS VS DENVER BRONCOS BETTING PICK
The Pick: Denver Broncos -9
This game will be played at Empower Field at Mile High at 4:25 ET on Sunday, October 27th.
WHY BET THE DENVER BRONCOS:
- We have the Broncos winning this one by a score of 30 to 17
- Not only do we have the Broncos winning straight-up, we have them covering the spread at -9
- Look for this game to go over the line of 43.5 points
Will The Panthers Pull Off An Upset As Road Underdogs
Heading into week 8, the Panthers are on a four-game losing streak, dropping their record to 1-6 this season. They rank 31st in our NFL power rankings and have just a 0.1% chance of making the playoffs. Carolina’s only win came in week 3, when they beat the Raiders 36-22, but they followed that up with three straight losses, including a 33-point defeat to the Commanders in week 7.
Against the spread, the Panthers are 1-6, with their only win coming against Las Vegas. They’ve been underdogs in all of their games so far, with an average scoring margin of -19 points per game. Their O/U record is 5-2, with their games averaging 50.4 points per contest.
Heading into week 8, the Panthers are 26th in our offensive power rankings. They sit 24th in the NFL in points per game, averaging 15.7, and are 29th in yards per game with 281.6. Carolina ranks 11th in passing attempts but is 28th in passing yards per game, averaging 172.6. On the ground, they are 26th in rushing attempts and 22nd in rushing yards per game, with 109. The Panthers have struggled on third down, converting just 30.9% of their attempts, which ranks 29th in the league. However, they are 5th in red zone conversion percentage, despite being 13th in red zone attempts.
Andy Dalton threw for 93 yards (11/16) and 2 interceptions in week 7, after a 221-yard, 2-touchdown performance in week 6. Chuba Hubbard led the Panthers with 52 rushing yards on 17 carries in week 7, and Ja’Tavion Sanders had 6 catches for 61 yards. Carolina’s offense was shut out for 3 quarters in week 7 before scoring 7 points in the 4th quarter.
In their 40-7 loss to the Commanders, the Panthers’ defense allowed 207 passing yards on 20 completions. However, they struggled to stop the run, giving up 214 rushing yards on 37 attempts. Washington took advantage, averaging 5.8 yards per attempt on the ground.
The Panthers’ defense allowed two passing touchdowns and an 80% completion percentage to Washington. Carolina managed just one sack and lost the battles in both tackles for loss and quarterback hits. Additionally, the Commanders converted on 50% of their third down attempts.
Are The Broncos Going To Defend Home Field Advantage?
After a week 6 loss to the Chargers, the Broncos bounced back with a 33-10 win over the Saints in week 7, improving their record to 4-3. Denver was a 2.5-point favorite and covered the spread, putting them at 5-2 ATS this season. They have a +5.6 scoring margin and rank 26th in our power rankings. The over has hit in their last three games.
Heading into week 8, the Broncos have a 37.9% chance of making the playoffs and a 1.9% chance of winning the AFC West. They are 2nd in the division with a 1-1 record and are 2-2 in conference play. Denver is 3-1 on the road but just 1-2 at home.
Heading into week 8, the Broncos sit 28th in our offensive power rankings. They are 19th in the league in scoring, averaging 20.7 points per game, and rank 27th in total yards with 294 per game. Denver is 12th in passing attempts but only 29th in passing yards, averaging 169.9 per game. On the ground, they rank 19th in rushing attempts and 13th in rushing yards, with 124.1 per game. The Broncos have struggled on third down, converting just 26.4% of their attempts, which ranks 30th in the NFL.
Bo Nix threw for 164 yards on 16/26 passing in week 7, after throwing for 216 yards in week 6 and 206 yards in week 5. Against the Saints in week 7, he avoided turnovers and was not sacked. Javonte Williams led the rushing attack with 88 yards and 2 touchdowns, while Troy Franklin had 5 catches for 50 yards. Denver scored in every quarter, putting up 3, 13, 10, and 7 points.
In their 33-10 win over the Saints, the Broncos’ defense was dominant, sacking the quarterback six times and holding New Orleans to 29.4% on third down. Despite allowing 174 passing yards, they forced the Saints to complete just 71.8% of their passes. The Broncos’ run defense allowed 97 yards on 21 attempts, and they also came away with 11 more quarterback hits than their opponents.
This performance was part of a game in which the Broncos allowed just 271 total yards, and the Saints’ only touchdown came through the air. The Broncos’ secondary was particularly effective, allowing only 4.5 passing yards per attempt.