by Rod Pearson
Saturday, Oct 26, 2024
Game Time: 4:25 pm ET, Sunday, October 27, 2024
Venue: Empower Field at Mile High, Denver, CO
Where to Watch: CBS
Opening Odds at USA Sportsbooks
DraftKings: Point Spread: Panthers +11, Broncos -11; Over/Under: 41 points
Bet365: Point Spread: Panthers +11, Broncos -11; Over/Under: 41 points
BetMGM: Point Spread: Panthers +11, Broncos -11; Over/Under: 41 points
Season Record
Carolina Panthers: 1-6 (4th place, NFC South)
Denver Broncos: 4-3 (2nd place, AFC West)
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Carolina Panthers: lost their last game on the road against the Washington Commanders 40-7.
Denver Broncos: won their last game on the road against the New Orleans Saints 33-10.
Carolina Panthers vs Denver Broncos Preview and Analysis
The Panthers are entering this game with a 1-6 record overall and they have a 0-2 record in their divisional games too. They are 0-3 in their home games, 1-3 in their road games, and they are also 0-0 in their neutral site games this season, but they will be on the road for this game. They lost their last game against the Washington Commanders 40-7. Andy Dalton was the starting QB and he completed 11/16 passes for 93 passing yards, 0 touchdowns, and 2 interceptions. Chuba Hubbard led the team in rushing yards with 52 and 1 TD. Ja'Tavion Sanders led the receivers with 61 receiving yards on 6 receptions. Chau Smith-Wade led the defense in that game with 5 solo tackles and 3 assisted tackles while Charles Harris led the defense in sacks with 1. No one on the defense came away with an interception for them in that one.
The Broncos are entering this game with a 4-3 record overall and they have a 1-1 record in their divisional games too. They are 1-2 in their home games, 3-1 in their road games, and they are also 0-0 in their neutral site games this season, but they will be at home for this game. They won their last game against the New Orleans Saints 33-10. Bo Nix was the starting QB and he completed 16/26 passes for 164 passing yards, 0 touchdowns, and 0 interceptions. Javonte Williams led the team in rushing yards with 88 and 2 TDs. Troy Franklin led the receivers with 50 receiving yards on 5 receptions. Levi Wallace led the defense in that game with 7 solo tackles and 1 assisted tackle while Justin Strnad, Cody Barton, Ja'Quan McMillian, Nik Bonitto, and John Franklin-Myers each led the defense in sacks with 1. No one on the defense came away with an interception for them in that one.
Panthers vs Broncos Prediction
The current betting odds have the Broncos listed as an 11 point favorite in this game according to Draftkings Sportsbook. The Broncos have looked good in their games this season with their 4-3 record overall and they are coming off another win in their last one. They blew out the Saints 33-10 in their last one and that game was last Thursday so they have had extra time to prepare for this one. Meanwhile, the Panthers have looked terrible in their games this season with their 1-6 record overall which has them at the bottom of the NFC South with one of the worst records in the entire NFL. They had the worst record in the NFL last season too and they will be going back to Bryce Young for this game. They are coming off a 40-7 loss in their last one to the Commanders and their defense has been giving up a ton of points all season, being one of the worst defenses in the NFL. The Panthers have been one of the worst, but the Broncos have had one of the best defenses in the NFL all season and they have been putting up points too. Young is going to struggle against this Broncos defense and the Panthers won't be able to do much offensively. The Broncos won't need to do a ton on offense either to win this game convincingly. The best way to place a bet here is on the Broncos to cover the spread in this game.
Panthers Broncos Prediction: Our NFL Pick for Sunday, October 27, 2024 (4:25 pm ET start time) is Broncos 34 Panthers 10.
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NFL Betting Trends
Carolina Panthers: 14-25 ATS in all games. 6-14 ATS in road games. 3-10 ATS after allowing 30 points or more last game. 13-4 UNDER off a road loss. 11-3 UNDER after a loss by 14 or more points. 8-3 UNDER after a game with a turnover margin of -2 or worse.
Denver Broncos: 7-2 ATS versus poor rushing defenses - allowing 4.5 rushing yards/carry or more. 9-4 ATS versus poor defensive teams - allowing 5.65 yards/play or more. 7-4 ATS after allowing 14 points or less last game. 9-5 1H UNDER as a home favorite. 12-5 1H UNDER after playing their last game on the road. 10-5 1H UNDER when playing against a team with a losing record.
Key Injuries
Carolina Panthers: J. Crumedy (DT) Out - Ankle. J. Brooks (RB) Out - Knee. E. Pineiro (K) Injured - NIR-Personal. R. Blackshear (RB) Injured - Shoulder. A. Thielen (WR) Out - Hamstring. A. Dalton (QB) Doubtful - Thumb. J. Fuller (SAF) Out - Hamstring. D. Wonnum (OLB) Out - Quadriceps. J. Robinson (SAF) Out - Knee. J. Sanders (TE) Injured - Groin. Y. Nijman (T) Doubtful - Knee. C. Cherelus (LB) Questionable - Hamstring. J. Rhattigan (LB) Injured - Knee. N. Scott (SAF) Out - Hamstring. S. Franklin (SAF) Questionable - NIR - Personal. T. Moton (T) Questionable - Elbow. D. Jackson (CB) Doubtful - Hamstring. T. Tremble (TE) Questionable - Back. J. Jewell (LB) Questionable - Hamstring. D. Johnson (WR) Out - Rib. A. Robinson (DE) Questionable - Knee. J. Clowney (OLB) Questionable - Shoulder.
Denver Broncos: P. Locke (SAF) Doubtful - Thumb. M. Roach (DT) Injured - Illness. M. McGlinchey (T) Injured - Knee. P. Surtain (CB) Injured - Concussion. A. Palczewski (T) Questionable - Ankle.
Notable Quotes
“Between giving the ball way and just not being able to get off the field, I think they scored on all but one drive.” - Dave Canales after his team’s loss against the Commanders in their last game.
“That was a unique time. None of us understood what it would mean and how big it would become. Coming back here is different and kind of special.” - Sean Payton after his team’s win against the Saints in their last game.
Starting Lineups
Carolina Panthers
WR Moore, David
WR Legette, Xavier
WR Mingo, Jonathan
TE Sanders, Ja'Tavion
QB Young, Bryce
RB Hubbard, Chuba
Denver Broncos
WR Sutton, Courtland
WR Franklin, Troy
WR Vele, Devaughn
TE Krull, Lucas
QB Nix, Bo
RB Williams, Javonte
FB Burton, Michael
Statistical Leaders
Carolina Panthers
Passing: A. Dalton (989)
Rushing: C. Hubbard (537)
Receiving: D. Johnson (357)
Touchdowns: C. Hubbard (4)
Denver Broncos
Passing: B. Nix (1246)
Rushing: J. Williams (301)
Receiving: C. Sutton (277)
Touchdowns: B. Nix (3)
Coaches:
Carolina Panthers: Dave Canales (1st season)
Denver Broncos: Sean Payton (2nd season)
Rod Pearson
About the Author:
Rod Pearson has been a rabid sports fan his entire life. He grew up in Ontario, and was skilled in both hockey and baseball, and pitched in an elite baseball league for many years. In 2022, Rod decided to hang up his glove, so that he could write about the sports he loves -- but from a gambling perspective. Join Rod every day as he breaks down the games to find the best betting value.
