In this article, we will formulate a Denver Broncos vs Carolina Panthers prediction for this NFL game on Sunday, October 27th at Mile High Stadium in Denver, Colorado. Let’s take a look at the prediction for this Week 8 matchup.
Denver Broncos Betting Preview
The Denver Broncos are 4-3 this year after they defeated New Orleans by a score of 33-10 in their last game. Denver led 16-3 at halftime and they scored the first 17 points in the second half to pull away for the win. The Broncos outgained NO by a total of 389-271, won the turnover battle 2-1, and went 4-11 on third down in the game. Bo Nix threw for 164 yards, while Javonte Williams rushed for 88 yards and two scores.
Denver also has wins over Tampa Bay, the Jets, and Las Vegas, but they do have three losses against Seattle, Pittsburgh, and the Chargers. The Denver offense has scored 20.7 points per game with 169.9 passing yards and 124.1 rushing yards per game, while the defense has allowed 15.1 points per game this season. The Broncos have gone 26.4% on third down and 7-9 on fourth down so far this season. Bo Nix has completed 61.2% of his passes for 1,246 yards, five touchdowns, and five interceptions, while Javonte Williams has rushed for 301 yards and two scores.
Carolina Panthers Betting Preview
The Carolina Panthers are 1-6 this season after they lost to Washington by a score of 40-7 in their last game. Carolina trailed 27-0 at halftime and they were never in the game, but they did score in the fourth quarter to avoid the shutout. The Panthers were outgained by a total of 421-180, lost the turnover battle 2-0, and went 3-10 on third down in the game. Andy Dalton threw for 93 yards and two interceptions, while Chuba Hubbard rushed for 52 yards and one score.
Carolina has lost six of their first seven games this year, with the lone win coming against Las Vegas in their third game. The Carolina offense has scored 15.7 points per game with 172.6 passing yards and 109 rushing yards per game, while the defense has allowed 34.7 points per game this season. The Panthers have gone 30.9% on third down and 4-14 on fourth down so far this season. Andy Dalton has completed 66.3% of his passes for 989 yards, seven touchdowns, and six interceptions, while Chuba Hubbard has rushed for 537 yards and three scores.
Why the Broncos will cover
- The Panthers have lost each of their last 10 games when playing with a rest disadvantage.
- The Broncos have won each of their last eight Week 8 home games.
- The Broncos have covered the spread in each of their last eight Week 8 home games.
- The Panthers have failed to cover the spread in each of their last eight games against teams that held a winning record.
- The Broncos have won the first quarter in each of their last eight home games against teams that held a losing record.
- The Panthers have lost the first half in each of their last nine games following a road loss.
- The Broncos have scored the first touchdown in five of their last six games as home favorites against NFC opponents.
Total Points Facts
- Five of the Broncos’ last six Week 8 games have gone UNDER the total points line.
- Four of the Panthers’ last five road games against AFC West opponents have gone OVER the total points line.
Denver Broncos Player Prop Facts
- Jaleel McLaughlin has recorded 22+ rushing yards in each of the Broncos’ last five October games as favorites.
- Courtland Sutton has scored a touchdown in three of the Broncos’ last four October home games.
- Jaleel McLaughlin has recorded 35+ rushing and receiving yards in four of the Broncos’ last five October games as favorites.
- Bo Nix has recorded 206+ passing yards in four of the Broncos’ last five Sunday games.
- Courtland Sutton has recorded 66+ receiving yards in each of his last four home appearances against NFC opponents.
- Bo Nix has recorded 19+ completions in five of the Broncos’ last six Sunday games.
- Patrick Surtain is just one away from 10 career interceptions.
Carolina Panthers Player Prop Facts
- Chuba Hubbard has recorded 92+ rushing and receiving yards in five of the Panthers’ last six games following a road loss.
- Adam Thielen has scored at least one touchdown in each of his last five October appearances with his team as a road underdog.
- Andy Dalton has recorded 243+ passing yards in four of his last five Week 8 appearances.
- Adam Thielen has recorded 67+ receiving yards in each of his last five October appearances.
- Chuba Hubbard has recorded 83+ rushing yards in five of the Panthers’ last six games following a road loss.
- Andy Dalton has thrown two touchdowns in three of his last four Week 8 appearances.
- Heading into Week 8, Raheem Blackshear ranks 1st in the NFL in kick return yards (589) this season.
Matchup/League Facts
- Heading into Week 8, the Broncos rank 2nd in the NFL in sacks (28.0) this season.
- Heading into Week 8, the Broncos are one of only two teams in the NFL to rank top 5 for both sacks and fumbles recovered this season.
- Heading into Week 8, the Panthers rank 32nd in the NFL in points allowed per game (34.7) this season.
- Heading into Week 8, the Panthers rank 32nd in the NFL in rushing yards allowed per game (162.1) this season.
Denver Broncos vs Carolina Panthers Prediction
Denver comes into this matchup after winning four of their last five games and they just put up 33 points on the road against the Saints last week. The Broncos have scored 33+ points in two of their last three games, but their defense has been the storyline so far this year. Carolina has lost four games in a row and they have allowed 34 points or more in all four losses. The Panthers have lost by at least 18 points in three straight games and I don’t see how they keep it close against this Denver defense. Take the Broncos to cover this big number at home.