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Carolina Panthers vs Washington Commanders Betting Picks & Predictions

Game time: October 20, 2024 at 4:05 PM ET

Venue: Northwest Stadium — Landover, MD

Article updated Oct 18, 6:08 PM EDT

Published by SportsJaw Editorial Team

The Carolina Panthers are set to face off against the Washington Commanders at Northwest Stadium in Maryland. With a struggling record of 1-5, the Panthers are currently

Game outlook

The Carolina Panthers are set to face off against the Washington Commanders at Northwest Stadium in Maryland. With a struggling record of 1-5, the Panthers are currently fourth in the NFC South, while Washington sits at the top of the NFC East with a 4-2 record. Their last meeting in 2021 ended in a victory for Washington, with a final score of 27-21. The game is scheduled for 4:05 p.m. EST, with Washington opening as the favorites at -8.5 and the current line at Washington -8. If you're looking to increase your bankroll, check out our NFL Picks to make the most out of this matchup.

Betting Odds

Moneyline: Panthers +315 | Commanders -400

Spread: Panthers +8 (-110) | Commanders -8 (-110)

Total: Over/Under 51.5 (-110)

Based on the moneyline, the implied probability that Washington will win straight-up is 80%.

Carolina Panthers

The Carolina Panthers are heading to Washington after suffering their third consecutive loss last week against the Atlanta Falcons. Despite a strong start to the season, the Panthers have struggled, particularly on defense where they rank 30th in the league in rushing yards allowed. Injuries have been a significant factor in their defensive struggles, with key players missing from the lineup. Quarterback Andy Dalton has improved the Panthers' offense since taking over, leading to an increase in points scored per game. With a struggling Washington defense up next, the Panthers will look to capitalize on their offensive momentum. Overall, Carolina ranks 29th in offense, 32nd in defense, and holds a 1-5 record for the season, making this upcoming game against Washington crucial for their season.

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Washington Commanders Analysis

The Washington Commanders are looking to bounce back from their recent loss to the Baltimore Ravens and continue their playoff push. Despite their strong offense, ranking second in scoring and third down conversions, their defense has struggled. Facing Carolina, who has a weaker offense and defense, rookie quarterback Jayden Daniels will look to continue his impressive performance from last week. The Commanders have a power ranking of 27 and are #1 for offense, #20 for defense, with a 4-2 overall record. Carolina has gone 2-1 in their last 3 matchups against Washington.

Washington Commanders Favored Against Carolina Panthers with Strong Point Spread Record

The Carolina Panthers currently hold a 1-5 record against the spread in the current season, while the Washington Commanders boast a 4-1-1 record in the same category. The upcoming matchup between the Panthers' defense and the Commanders' offense is predicted to have a significant mismatch, potentially resulting in a substantial lead for Washington throughout the game. Despite Carolina's improved performance in recent weeks, it is unlikely to be sufficient to contend with the offensive prowess of Washington. In light of this analysis, I am inclined to recommend taking the Commanders with the point spread set at -8.5.

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Current matchup data

Lines, trends and availability

Line movement since open

  • Moneyline · Carolina Panthers+288 → +400Moved
  • Moneyline · Washington Commanders-360 → -525Moved
  • Spread · Carolina Panthers+8.5 (-110) → +10.25 (-110)Moved
  • Spread · Washington Commanders-8.5 (-110) → -10.25 (-110)Moved
  • Total · Over48 (-110) → 51 (-110)Moved
  • Total · Under48 (-110) → 51 (-110)Moved

ATS and O/U trends

Carolina Panthers
1-5 matchup record · 3-7-0 ATS · 6-4-0 O/U
Last 10 completed games on file
Washington Commanders
4-2 matchup record · 5-4-1 ATS · 7-3-0 O/U
Last 10 completed games on file

Injuries and availability

From the published research (2024-10-18T22:08:56.683Z). Availability may have changed; review the cited sources.

The Carolina Panthers are heading to Washington after suffering their third consecutive loss last week against the Atlanta Falcons. Despite a strong start to the season, the Panthers have struggled, particularly on defense where they rank 30th in the league in rushing yards allowed. Injuries have been a significant factor in their defensive struggles, with key players missing from the lineup. Quarterback Andy Dalton has improved the Panthers' offense since taking over, leading to an increase in points scored per game. With a struggling Washington defense up next, the Panthers will look to capitalize on their offensive momentum. Overall, Carolina ranks 29th in offense, 32nd in defense, and holds a 1-5 record for the season, making this upcoming game against Washington crucial for their season.

Recent head-to-head

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Final result

Matchup pick recap

Washington Commanders defeated Carolina Panthers 40-7

Washington Commanders defeated Carolina Panthers 40-7 on October 20, 2024, a 33-point decision in the series. Washington Commanders' strongest period was the 2nd quarter, when it outscored its opponent 17-0. Against SportsJaw's recorded Carolina Panthers +10.25 (-110) spread, Washington Commanders covered, while the 47 combined points finished under the recorded total of 51.

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Tipster picks

  • TjwinsSpread · Washington Commanders -8.5 (-110)Win
  • JoeyBergSpread · Carolina Panthers +8.5 (-110)Loss
  • BadmanSpread · Carolina Panthers +8 (-110)Loss
  • CovergirlSpread · Washington Commanders -8 (-110)Win
  • ThehitmanSpread · Washington Commanders -8 (-110)Win
  • Hustle$Spread · Washington Commanders -8 (-110)Win
  • RoycejacobsTotal · Over 52 (-110)Loss
  • AveragejoeSpread · Washington Commanders -7.5 (-110)Win
  • PeytoncSpread · Carolina Panthers +7.5 (-110)Loss
  • RainmanSpread · Washington Commanders -7.5 (-110)Win
  • DrfeelgoodSpread · Carolina Panthers +7.5 (-110)Loss
  • SimonsaysSpread · Washington Commanders -7.5 (-110)Win
  • AdrianMariucciSpread · Carolina Panthers +7.5 (-110)Loss
  • BookieslayerSpread · Washington Commanders -7.5 (-110)Win
  • Teddy718Spread · Washington Commanders -7.5 (-110)Win
  • BillywatersSpread · Washington Commanders -7.5 (-110)Win
  • JeffjacksonSpread · Carolina Panthers +7.5 (-110)Loss
  • EljefeTotal · Under 52 (-110)Win
  • OddssharkTotal · Over 51.5 (-110)Loss
  • UncledavidTotal · Under 51.5 (-110)Win
  • MtgoldsteinSpread · Carolina Panthers +9.5 (-110)Loss
  • AliencreationSpread · Washington Commanders -9.5 (-110)Win
  • HopkinspicksSpread · Washington Commanders -9.5 (-110)Win
  • Sammy52Spread · Washington Commanders -9.5 (-110)Win
  • PurplebloodTotal · Under 51.5 (-110)Win
  • DerekFisherTotal · Over 51.5 (-110)Loss
  • Randy54Spread · Carolina Panthers +9.5 (-110)Loss
  • AliencreationMoneyline · Washington Commanders -470Win
  • JohnTharpMoneyline · Washington Commanders -470Win
  • MikehuffSpread · Carolina Panthers +9.5 (-110)Loss
  • Mr_BiggsMoneyline · Washington Commanders -470Win
  • CoolioSpread · Washington Commanders -10 (-110)Win
  • CoolioTotal · Under 51.5 (-110)Win
  • OddssharkSpread · Carolina Panthers +10 (-110)Loss