In this article we will formulate an Eagles vs Panthers prediction for this NFL game on Sunday, October 18th at Lincoln Financial Field in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. Let’s take a look at the prediction for this week 6 matchup.
Philadelphia Eagles Betting Preview
The Philadelphia Eagles are 2-3 this year after they lost to the Jaguars by a score of 19-17 in their last game. Philadelphia led 14-7 at halftime and 17-16 with eight seconds left, but they allowed a huge kick return and lost on a last second field goal. The Eagles were out gained by a total of 408-232, went 6-15 on third downs, and won the turnover battle by a total of 1-0 in the game. Jalen Hurts threw for 220 yards and one touchdown, while Darius Cooper caught two passes for 71 yards and one score. Dameon Pierce rushed 11 times for 14 yards in the loss.
Prior to that game, Philadelphia lost to the Rams by a score of 24-20 and the Bears by a score of 27-7. The Eagles have scored 18.4 points per game with 170.6 passing yards and 91.6 rushing yards per game, while they have allowed 22.4 points against per game this season. Jalen Hurts will not play in this game, so we should expect to see Andy Dalton under center.
Carolina Panthers Betting Preview
The Carolina Panthers are 2-2 this season after they defeated the Lions by a score of 32-26 in their last game. Carolina was tied 16-16 at halftime, but they scored 16 of the first 19 points in the second half and barely hung on for the win. The Panthers were out gained by a total of 452-445, went 5-12 on third downs, and tied the turnover battle at zero in the game. Bryce Young threw for 329 yards and two touchdowns, while Tetairoa McMillan caught 14 passes for 192 yards and two scores. Chuba Hubbard rushed 20 times for 122 yards and two touchdowns in the game.
Prior to that win, Carolina lost to the Browns by a score of 21-18, but did defeat the Falcons by a score of 34-3 before that. The Panthers have scored 30.3 points per game with 301.3 passing yards and 104.5 rushing yards per game, while they have allowed 27.3 points against per game this season. Bryce Young has thrown for 1,268 yards with nine touchdowns and two interceptions this season.
Why the Philadelphia Eagles will win
- The Panthers have lost 13 of their last 14 games as favorites.
- The Eagles have won each of their last five games without Zach Ertz.
- The Panthers have failed to cover the spread in 13 of their last 14 games as favorites.
- The Eagles have covered the spread in seven of their last eight games as underdogs.
- The Eagles have won the first half in 13 of their last 14 Sunday games.
- The Eagles have scored the first touchdown in 17 of their last 18 Sunday day home games.
- The underdogs have won the first quarter in four of the Eagles’ last six games.
Why the Carolina Panthers will win
- The Eagles have lost each of their last seven games as moderate underdogs (+3.5 to +7.0 points).
- The Panthers have won four of their last five games in October.
- The Eagles have failed to cover the spread in seven of their last eight games against NFC opponents.
- The road team has covered the spread in each of the last four games between the Panthers and Eagles.
- The Eagles have lost the first half in each of their last four games as underdogs against NFC South opponents.
- The Panthers have scored the first touchdown in seven of their last eight games as favorites against NFC opponents.
- The Eagles have lost the first quarter in five of their last six day games against NFC South opponents.
Total Points Facts
- Each of the Panthers’ last six games without Chuba Hubbard have gone OVER the total points line.
- Six of the Eagles’ last seven Week 6 games against NFC opponents have gone OVER the total points line.
- Three of the last four Sunday games at Lincoln Financial Field have gone OVER the total points line.
Philadelphia Eagles Player Prop Facts
- Dallas Goedert has scored two touchdowns in each of his last four Sunday day home appearances.
- Dallas Goedert has scored the first touchdown in three of his last four Sunday day regular season home appearances.
- Dallas Goedert has scored at least one touchdown in each of his last six Sunday day home appearances.
- Dameon Pierce has recorded 34+ rushing and receiving yards in each of his four previous October appearances with his team as a home underdog.
- Dameon Pierce has recorded 34+ rushing yards in each of his four previous October appearances with his team as a home underdog.
- Zach Ertz has recorded 32+ receiving yards in 25 of his last 30 appearances in day games at Lincoln Financial Field.
- Heading into Week 6, Darius Cooper ranks T4th in the NFL in receiving touchdowns (4) this season.
Carolina Panthers Player Prop Facts
- Chuba Hubbard has scored two touchdowns in three of the Panthers’ last four games against NFC opponents.
- Chuba Hubbard has scored the first touchdown in each of the Panthers’ last three games against NFC opponents.
- Chuba Hubbard has recorded 95+ rushing and receiving yards in three of his last four October appearances against NFC opponents.
- Tetairoa McMillan has recorded 75+ receiving yards in each of the Panthers’ last five games against NFC opponents.
- Chuba Hubbard has recorded 92+ rushing yards in three of his last four October appearances against NFC opponents.
- Chuba Hubbard has scored at least one touchdown in each of the Panthers’ last four games against NFC opponents.
- Heading into Week 6, Devin Lloyd has recorded the equal-most interceptions in a single game this season (2 vs Falcons, Week 2).
Matchup/League Facts
- Heading into Week 6, the Eagles rank 32nd in the NFL in kickoff return yards per game (65.2) this season.
- Heading into Week 6, the Eagles rank 32nd in the NFL in 4th down percentage (22.2%) this season.
- Panthers – four different players have recorded multi-touchdown games this season – most in the NFL, heading into Week 6.
- Heading into Week 6, the Panthers rank 1st in the NFL in Q3 points per game (10.0) this season.
Eagles vs Panthers Prediction
Philadelphia comes into this matchup on a three game losing streak and they are dealing with a bunch of injuries. The Eagles are missing several key pieces on both sides of the ball and now Hurts is out with a health issue. Carolina is 2-2 to start the year, but they are coming off of a bye week and beat Detroit two weeks ago. The Panthers don’t play great defense, but their passing attack has been very strong. Carolina has the clear advantage when looking at injuries, but their defense can’t be relied on. Take Philadelphia and the points here.