LA Chargers (1-0) vs. Carolina Panthers (0-1)
September 15, 2024 1:00 pm EDT
The Line: Carolina Panthers +3.5; Over/Under: +42
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The Los Angeles Chargers and the Carolina Panthers meet Sunday in NFL action from Bank of America Stadium. Here’s a Carolina Panthers vs LA Chargers Prediction. We will look at this from a betting perspective and determine the best Panthers vs Chargers pick.
Los Angeles Chargers Betting Preview
Los Angeles didn’t make a ton of noise in their first couple of games during the preseason. The Chargers fell to the Seahawks 16-3 and the Rams 13-9. The finale versus the Cowboys was different, however, as LA powered out a 26-19 win to avoid the exhibition sweep.
In their first matchup of the regular season, the Chargers played the Raiders. In that one LA held a slim 9-7 lead after three quarters. The Chargers scored 13 from there and won 22-10. QB Justin Herbert finished with 144 yards and a TD. JK Dobbins led the rushing attack on 10 carries for 135 yards and a score.
Carolina Panthers Betting Preview
Over on the Panthers’ side, they likewise had a fairly unremarkable first couple of games in the preseason. Carolina lost to the Patriots 17-3 and the Jets 15-12. In the exhibition finale versus the Bills, however, the Panthers took a 31-26 victory.
Matched up against the Saints back on Sunday, the Panthers went into the locker room trailing 30-3. Carolina gave up another 17 points from there in a 47-10 blowout loss. QB Bryce Young had 161 yards and two interceptions in the defeat. Miles Sanders was the top rusher on five carries for 22 yards, and Adam Thielen had three catches for 49 yards.
Total Points Facts
- Each of the Panthers’ last 11 games as home underdogs following a road loss has gone UNDER the total points line.
- Each of the Chargers’ last eight games as favorites has gone UNDER the total points line.
- Six of the last seven Sunday games at Bank of America Stadium have gone UNDER the total points line.
Carolina Panthers Player Prop Facts
- Adam Thielen has scored at least one touchdown in seven of his last eight September home appearances.
- Diontae Johnson has recorded 64+ rushing and receiving yards in each of his four previous home appearances against AFC West opponents.
- Adam Thielen has recorded 39+ receiving yards in seven of his last eight Week 2 appearances.
- Chuba Hubbard has recorded 57+ rushing yards in each of the Panthers’ last five games following a road loss.
- Bryce Young has recorded 204+ passing yards in three of the Panthers’ last four home games as moderate underdogs (+3.5 to +7.0 points).
- Bryce Young has recorded 22+ completions in three of the Panthers’ last four home games as moderate underdogs (+3.5 to +7.0 points).
- Troy Hill is just one away from 10 career interceptions.
Los Angeles Chargers Player Prop Facts
- Gus Edwards has recorded 65+ rushing and receiving yards in each of his last four appearances against NFC South opponents.
- D.J. Chark Jr. has recorded 31+ receiving yards in each of his last 10 appearances with his team as a favorite.
- Gus Edwards has recorded 53+ rushing yards in each of his four previous September road appearances.
- Justin Herbert has recorded 228+ passing yards in 12 of the Chargers’ last 13 Sunday games as road favorites.
- J.K. Dobbins has scored a touchdown in four of his last five Sunday appearances.
- Justin Herbert has recorded 21+ completions in each of the Chargers’ last 13 Sunday games as road favorites.
- Justin Herbert has thrown two or more touchdowns in each of the Chargers’ last seven games against NFC opponents.
Carolina Panthers vs LA Chargers Prediction
I’m leaning toward the Chargers. LA looked pretty good late in their win over the Raiders last weekend, but their offensive stats left much to be desired. The Chargers posted 316 total yards (140 passing) with 11 first downs and a tepid 4-of-15 on third-down tries. The good news is that the defense was great, notching three takeaways and 296 yards allowed (225 passing).
As for Carolina, there aren’t many positives to speak of concerning their opening loss. The Panthers had three turnovers, went just 1-of-10 on third downs, and mustered just 193 total yards (135 passing). It was pretty embarrassing on both sides of the ball, even considering the Saints’ ten penalties. I like Carolina to look better in Week 2 but I don’t think they’ll cover.
