Carolina Panthers (0-1) vs LA Chargers (1-0)
Game Info: Sunday, September 15, 2024 at 1:00 pm (Bank of America Stadium)
Betting Odds: Carolina Panthers +6.5 / LA Chargers -6.5 --- Over/Under: 39 Click Here for the Latest Odds
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The Los Angeles Chargers and Carolina Panthers meet Sunday in week 2 NFL action at Bank of America Stadium. Here’s a LA Chargers vs Carolina Panthers Prediction. This article will include an LA Chargers vs Carolina Panthers Pick.
Los Angeles Chargers Betting Preview
The Los Angeles Chargers beat the Raiders opening week and get the Steelers next. The Los Angeles Chargers look for their first 2-0 start since the 2012 season. Justin Herbert is completing 65.4 percent of his passes for 144 yards, 1 touchdown, and 0 interceptions. Ladd McConkey and Quentin Johnston have combined for 77 receiving yards and 1 touchdown, while Hayden Hurst has 2 receptions. The Los Angeles Chargers ground game is averaging 176 yards per contest, and J.K. Dobbins leads the way with 135 yards and 1 touchdown. Defensively, Los Angeles is allowing 10 points and 296 yards per game. Joey Bosa leads the Los Angeles Chargers with 7 tackles, Khalil Mack has 1.5 sacks and Poona Ford has 1 interception.
Carolina Panthers Betting Preview
The Carolina Panthers lost their opener to the Saints and got the Raiders next. The Carolina Panthers look to avoid a third straight 0-2 start. Bryce Young is completing 43.3 percent of his passes for 161 yards, 0 touchdowns and 2 interceptions. Adam Thielen and Jonathan Mingo have combined for 89 receiving yards on 5 catches, while Xavier Legette has 4 receptions. The Carolina Panthers ground game is averaging 58 yards per contest, and Miles Sanders leads the way with 22 yards on 5 carries. Defensively, Carolina is allowing 47 points and 379 yards per game. Shaq Thompson leads the Carolina Panthers with 10 tackles, Eku Leota has 1 sack and Michael Jackson has 1 pass deflection.
LA Chargers vs Carolina Panthers Injury Report
Cornerback Tarheeb Still is questionable for the Chargers due to a hip injury. Panthers tight end Tommy Tremble is questionable with a hamstring/back injury, while defensive end Derrick Brown looks like he may have suffered a meniscus injury.
Why the Los Angeles Chargers will win
- The Panthers have lost nine of their last 10 Sunday games.
- The favorites have won 10 of the Panthers' last 11 games.
- The Panthers have failed to cover the spread in each of their last four home openers as underdogs.
- The Chargers have covered the spread in six of their last seven games played as favorites on the East Coast.
- The favorites have won the first half in 13 of the Panthers' last 14 games.
- The Panthers have lost the first quarter in three of their last four games.
Carolina Panthers Player Prop Facts
- Diontae Johnson has scored a touchdown in each of his last four appearances with his team as an underdog against AFC West opponents.
- Chuba Hubbard has recorded 57+ rushing yards in each of the Panthers' last five games as underdogs following a road loss.
- Chuba Hubbard has recorded 92+ rushing and receiving yards in each of the Panthers' last four games following a road loss.
- Bryce Young has recorded 204+ passing yards in three of the Panthers' last four games at Bank of America Stadium as moderate underdogs (+3.5 to +7.0 points).
- Diontae Johnson has recorded 55+ receiving yards in each of his last four September appearances against AFC opponents.
- Bryce Young has recorded 22+ completions in three of the Panthers' last four games at Bank of America Stadium as moderate underdogs (+3.5 to +7.0 points).
- Raheem Blackshear ranks 1st in the NFL in kick return yards (204) this season.
Los Angeles Chargers Player Prop Facts
- Justin Herbert has recorded 229+ passing yards in 11 of the Chargers' last 12 September games.
- D.J. Chark Jr. has recorded 31+ receiving yards in each of his last nine Sunday appearances with his team as a favorite.
- Gus Edwards has scored at least one touchdown in four of his last five appearances against NFC opponents.
- Gus Edwards has recorded 65+ rushing yards in each of his last four appearances against NFC South opponents.
- Gus Edwards has recorded 56+ rushing and receiving yards in each of his four previous September road appearances.
- Justin Herbert has thrown three or more touchdowns in three of the Chargers' last four road games in September.
- Justin Herbert has recorded 21+ completions in each of the Chargers' last 11 games against NFC opponents.
- J.K. Dobbins ranks 1st amongst qualified players for Yards Per Carry (13.5) this season.
Matchup/League Facts
- The Panthers rank 1st in the NFL in kickoff return yards per game (232.0) this season.
- The Panthers rank 32nd in the NFL in 3rd down percentage (10.0%) this season.
- The Chargers rank T1st in the NFL in Q3 win percentage (100.0) this season.
- The Chargers rank T1st in the NFL in Q4 win percentage (100.0) this season.
LA Chargers vs Carolina Panthers Prediction
I'm not all that high on the Chargers, and laying this number with them on the road when traveling across the country isn't my favorite bet in NFL Week 2. However, the Carolina Panthers looked awful in their season opener and gave me flashbacks of last season. Bryce Young didn't play well, the offensive line is still questionable, and the Carolina defense couldn't get off the field. The Carolina Panthers are 2-10 ATS in their last 12 games when underdogs of 6 or more points. This is more of a fade of the Panthers than anything else. Give me the Chargers and the chalk.
Randy’s Pick LA Chargers -6.5
AUTHOR: Randy Chambers
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