Panthers vs Lions Prediction 10/4/26 NFL Picks Today

In this article we will formulate a Panthers vs Lions prediction for this NFL game on Sunday, October 4th at Bank of America Stadium in Charlotte, North Carolina. Let’s take a look at the prediction for this week 4 matchup.

Carolina Panthers Betting Preview

The Carolina Panthers are 1-2 this year after they lost to the Browns by a score of 21-18 last week. Carolina trailed 10-3 at halftime, but they led 18-13 in the fourth, before allowing a touchdown with 1:48 left for the loss. The Panthers out gained Cleveland by a total of 360-259, went 4-15 on third downs, and tied the turnover battle by a total of 1-1 in the game. Bryce Young threw for 291 yards, one touchdown, and one interception, while Brycen Tremayne caught four passes for 83 yards. Chuba Hubbard rushed 19 times for 82 yards in the loss. 

Prior to that game, Carolina defeated the Falcons by a score of 34-3, but lost to the Bears by a score of 59-37 before that. The Panthers have scored 29.7 points per game with 295.7 passing yards and 97.0 rushing yards per game, while they have allowed 27.7 points against per game this season. Bryce Young has thrown for 939 yards with seven touchdowns and two interceptions, while Jalen Coker has 18 catches for 222 yards and two scores this year. 

Detroit Lions Betting Preview

The Detroit Lions are 2-1 this season after they defeated the Jets by a score of 31-24 in their last game. Detroit led 10-7 at halftime and 24-10 in the fourth quarter, but they needed a touchdown with 2:25 left to get the win. The Lions out gained New York by a total of 381-335, went 5-10 on third downs, and won the turnover battle by a total of 1-0 in the game. Jared Goff threw for 269 yards and two touchdowns, while Isaac TeSlaa caught three passes for 66 yards. Jahmyr Gibbs rushed 20 times for 99 yards and two scores in the game. 

Prior to that win, Detroit lost to the Bills by a score of 41-31, but did beat the Saints by a score of 31-30 in overtime before that. The Lions have scored 31.0 points per game with 247.7 passing yards and 120.7 rushing yards per game, while they have allowed 31.7 points against per game this season. Jared Goff has thrown for 802 yards with eight touchdowns and zero interceptions, while Jahmyr Gibbs has 307 rushing yards and six total touchdowns this season. 

Why the Carolina Panthers will win

• The Panthers have won each of their last six home games against the Lions.
• The Lions have lost four of their last five games as favorites following a home win.
• The Panthers have covered the spread in each of their last eight games as underdogs following a road loss.
• The Lions have failed to cover the spread in each of their last seven games following a win.
• The Panthers have won the first half in each of their last six home games against the Lions.
• The Lions have lost the first quarter in four of their last five games against teams that held a losing record.
• The Panthers have scored the first touchdown in six of their last seven games as home underdogs against NFC North opponents.

Why the Detroit Lions will win

• The Lions have won each of their last 17 games as moderate favorites (-3.5 to -7.0 points).
• The Panthers have lost each of their last six October games against NFC North opponents.
• The Lions have covered the spread in each of their last eight games as road favorites following a home win.
• The Panthers have failed to cover the spread in each of their last six October games against NFC North opponents.
• The Lions have won the first half in each of their last eight games as road favorites following a home win.
• The Lions have won the first quarter in each of their last five October games against NFC South opponents.
• The Lions have scored the first touchdown in eight of their last nine Sunday games as road favorites.

Total Points Facts

• Each of the Lions’ last seven Sunday games as favorites have gone OVER the total points line.
• Each of the Panthers’ last five home games without Ja’Tavion Sanders have gone OVER the total points line.
• Twelve of the last 16 Sunday games at Bank of America Stadium have gone OVER the total points line.

Carolina Panthers Player Prop Facts

• John Metchie has scored a touchdown in each of his last two appearances in night games against teams that held a winning record.
• AJ Dillon has recorded 18+ rushing yards in each of his last 17 Sunday appearances with his team as an underdog.
• AJ Dillon has recorded 26+ rushing and receiving yards in each of his last 17 Sunday appearances with his team as an underdog.
• John Metchie has recorded 19+ receiving yards in each of his last seven appearances with his team as an underdog on the East Coast.
• Heading into Week 4, Ryan Fitzgerald has recorded the equal-most made field goals in a single game this season (4 vs Browns, Week 3).

Detroit Lions Player Prop Facts

• Jahmyr Gibbs has scored the last touchdown in three of the Lions’ last four Sunday games as favorites.
• Jahmyr Gibbs has scored the first touchdown in three of the Lions’ last four Sunday games as road favorites.
• Jahmyr Gibbs has scored two or more touchdowns in seven of the Lions’ last eight games as favorites with a total points line of at least 50.0.
• Jared Goff has recorded 268+ passing yards in each of his last six appearances with his team as a favorite on the East Coast.
• Jahmyr Gibbs has recorded 99+ rushing yards in four of the Lions’ last five Sunday games as favorites.
• Sam LaPorta has recorded 48+ receiving yards in eight of his last nine appearances with the Lions as favorites following a win.
• Jared Goff has recorded 25+ completions in each of the Lions’ last eight games with a total points line of at least 50.0.
• Jahmyr Gibbs has scored at least one touchdown in each of the Lions’ last 12 games as favorites with a total points line of at least 50.0.
• Jameson Williams has recorded 66+ rushing and receiving yards in each of the Lions’ last five Sunday road games.
• Heading into Week 4, Jahmyr Gibbs ranks T1st in the NFL in touchdowns (6) this season.

Matchup/League Facts

• Panthers – three different players have recorded multi-touchdown games this season – equal-most in the NFL, heading into Week 4.
• Panthers – three different players have recorded 80+ receiving yards in a game this season – equal-most in the NFL, heading into Week 4.
• Lions – six different players have recorded 1.0 sacks or more in a game this season – equal-most in the NFL, heading into Week 4.
• Lions – two different players have recorded 2.0 sacks or more in a game this season – equal-most in the NFL, heading into Week 4.

Panthers vs Lions Prediction 

Detroit comes into this matchup with a 2-1 record, but they are one of the worst defensive teams in the NFL. The Lions have an elite offense with Goff and Gibbs, but the defense has allowed 30, 41, and 24 points. Carolina just lost to the lowly Browns, but they have a great passing attack. I think we are going to see plenty of points in this game and with Detroit going 3-0 on overs, I like the over to hit again here.