Packers vs Panthers Betting Trends, Odds, and Insights - December 24th, 2023

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This Sunday at 1:00 PM ET, the Green Bay Packers will face off against the Carolina Panthers at Bank of America Stadium. The Panthers have had a disappointing season, struggling to meet their preseason expectations. With a record of 2-12, they have had a tough time finding success on the field.

The Packers, with a record of 6-8, have also faced their fair share of challenges this season. While playing on the road, they have lost four out of their last five games. In their most recent matchup, they were defeated by the Tampa Bay Buccaneers with a score of 34-20.

The Panthers, on the other hand, are coming off a win against the Atlanta Falcons, where they secured a narrow 9-7 victory. However, their recent performance has been lackluster, as they have lost eight out of their last ten games.

The last time these two teams met was in Week 15 of the 2020 season, resulting in a home win for the Packers with a score of 24-16. Despite being on the road this time, the Packers are considered the slight favorites for this matchup. The odds suggest that they have a 64% chance of winning, while the Panthers have a 36% chance.

It will be interesting to see how these teams perform on Sunday. The Packers will look to bounce back from their recent loss, while the Panthers will aim to build on their recent victory. With both teams eager to improve their records, this game promises to be an exciting matchup for fans and bettors alike.

Packers Insights

The Packers O-line profiles as the 10th-best in the league this year in protecting the QB, which has a strong influence on all passing offense statistics across the board.
The Carolina Panthers linebackers rank as the 4th-best collection of LBs in the league this year in regard to pass rush.
This year, the stout Panthers pass defense has given up the 7th-least yards-after-the-catch in the NFL to opposing running backs: a meager 5.9 YAC.

Panthers Insights

While Chuba Hubbard has earned 50.3% of his team's rushing play calls in games he has played this year, the model projects him to be a more integral piece of Carolina's running game in this week's contest at 63.8%.
Adam Thielen's sure-handedness have gotten better this year, with his Adjusted Catch% rising from 68.2% to 75.5%.
In tallying a paltry rate of 196.0 adjusted yards per game through the air this year, the 4th-worst passing offense in the NFL has been the Carolina Panthers.

Betting Trends

The Carolina Panthers have hit the 1H Game Total Under in 6 of their last 9 games at home (+2.75 Units / 28% ROI)
A.J. Dillon has hit the Receiving Yards Over in his last 5 away games (+5.00 Units / 87% ROI)