The Carolina Panthers and Philadelphia Eagles will square off on the grass at Lincoln Financial Field. This critical early afternoon game starts at 1:00 p.m. ET and interested parties can tune in to the action on FOX.
Carolina Panthers at Philadelphia Eagles Betting Preview
Carolina is the road underdog in this NFC game and is currently getting 5 points. The Panthers are also receiving +160 moneyline odds while the Eagles are -180. Oddsmakers have determined the over/under (O/U) to be 45.5 points. Multiple good in-game betting possibilities should be unveiled during this matchup.
The game’s total has been driven higher after opening at 45. The original spread (-5) has stayed firm.
The Panthers are 2-3 against the spread (ATS) and have gained 0.8 units so far. The team has posted an O/U record of 3-2. The Eagles have lost 1.6 units this season. The team is 2-4 ATS and owns an even O/U record of 3-3.
The Panthers are 3-2 straight up (SU) in 2018 while the Eagles are 3-3 SU.
The Panthers hope to get back on track after a 23-17 loss to Washington in Week 6. Cam Newton completed 27-of-40 passes for 275 yards, two scores and one interception. Newton (43 rushing yards on nine attempts) also led the ground attack. McCaffrey (seven receptions, 46 yards) and Devin Funchess (five catches, 74 yards, one TD) handled the receiving duties in the defeat.
Philadelphia is coming off of a 34-13 win over the Giants in Week 6. The defensive unit allowed the Giants to rush for 147 yards on 17 attempts, along with one rushing TD. Saquon Barkley was on a different level for New York, putting up 130 rushing yards and a score on 13 attempts, along with 99 yards on nine catches. For Philadelphia, Carson Wentz completed 26-of-36 passes for 278 yards and three touchdowns. Wendell Smallwood (51 yards on 18 rush attempts) and Corey Clement (43 yards on 11 carries, one TD) spearheaded the running game as Alshon Jeffery (eight receptions, 74 yards, two TDs) and Zach Ertz (seven catches, 43 yards, one TD) led the receiving attack in the win.
Carolina’s run the ball on 45.2 percent of its offensive possessions this year while Philadelphia has a rush percentage of 39.3 percent. The Panthers have produced 139 rush yards/game and have four touchdowns on the ground this year. The Eagles are putting up 110 rushing yards per game and have six total rush TDs.
It appears that the Panthers could own an edge when it comes to applying pressure. Their offensive line has given up only 35 sacks while the D-line registered 50 sacks. The Eagles offensive line has given up 36 sacks and their defense has logged only 38 sacks.
The Panthers offensive scheme has averaged 232 yards in the air overall and has nine passing scores so far. The Eagles have produced 276 pass yards per game and also have nine total pass TDs.
On the defensive side of the ball, Carolina seems to have the upper hand when it comes to limiting the pass. The team has allowed 102 rush yards and 268 pass yards per game. The Philadelphia defense has allowed 290.5 yards per game to opposing passers and 79.8 yards per game to opposing runners. Both teams allow similar adjusted net yards per pass attempt (ANY/A) to the opposition, as the Panthers have given up an ANY/A of 6.08 to opposing QBs, while the Eagles are yielding an ANY/A of 6.32.
Offensively, Newton is up to 921 passing yards this year. He’s completed 67 percent of his 135 attempts with seven passing scores and only two interceptions. Newton’s got a 6.55 adjusted net yards per pass attempt, including 5.79 over the last two outings.
Christian McCaffrey (291 rushing yards, 203 receiving yards this season), D.J. Moore (36 rush yards, 113 receiving yards, one receiving TD) and Devin Funchess (259 receiving yards, two TDs) have each played big roles lately.
Carson Wentz has completed 84-of-123 passes for 881 yards, six TDs and one INT for Philadelphia. His ANY/A sits at 6.68 for the year and 8.72 across his past two games.
Similar to the Panthers, expect a balanced attack offensively from Philadelphia this Sunday. Zach Ertz, Nelson Agholor and Wendell Smallwood have collectively accounted for 411 total yards and three touchdowns the last couple of games.
These two squads met last year with the final result being a 28-23 victory for Philadelphia.
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The O/U for Carolina’s previous game going into it was 44.5. The under cashed in the team’s 23-17 loss to Washington.
Carolina has averaged 4.8 yards per carry over its last three contests and 4.1 over its last two.
Philadelphia has averaged 4.4 yards per carry over its last three games and only 3.9 over its last two.
Philadelphia has lost seven fumbles this season while Carolina has lost three.
In its last three contests, Carolina is 1-2 ATS and the over cashed in two of those three.
The Over/Under for Philadelphia’s last outing going into it was 46. The over cashed in the 34-13 victory over the Giants.
Over its last three matches, Philadelphia is 1-2 ATS and the over cashed in two of those three.
The Panthers offense has recorded one pass play of 40 or more yards, while the Eagles have put up four such plays.
The Carolina defense has allowed three pass plays of 40+ yards, while Philadelphia has given up five such plays.
The Carolina offense has created three rushing plays of 20 yards or more, while Philadelphia has created two such runs.
Both defenses have allowed five rushing plays of 20 or more yards. The Panthers have given up 14 running plays of 10+ yards while the Eagles have given up 11 such plays.
The Philadelphia D has sacked opposing quarterbacks 16 times this year. Carolina has registered 12 sacks.
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