Arizona Cardinals vs Carolina Panthers Prediction NFL Picks 12/22/24

Carolina Panthers (3-11) vs Arizona Cardinals (7-7)

Game Info: Sunday, December 22, 2024 at 1:00 pm (Bank of America Stadium)

Betting Odds: Carolina Panthers +4.5 / Arizona Cardinals -4.5 --- Over/Under: 44.5 Click Here for the Latest Odds

The Arizona Cardinals and Carolina Panthers meet Sunday in week 16 NFL action at Bank of America Stadium. Here’s an Arizona Cardinals vs Carolina Panthers Prediction. This article will include an Arizona Cardinals vs Carolina Panthers Pick.

Arizona Cardinals Betting Preview

The Arizona Cardinals lost to the Seahawks, beat the Patriots, and play the Rams next. The Arizona Cardinals have lost 4 of their last 6 road games. Kyler Murray is completing 69 percent of his passes for 3,086 yards, 15 touchdowns, and 8 interceptions. Trey McBride and Marvin Harrison Jr. have combined for 1,625 receiving yards and 7 touchdowns, while Michael Wilson has 41 receptions.

The Arizona Cardinals ground game is averaging 141.5 yards per contest, and James Conner leads the way with 973 yards and 7 touchdowns. Defensively, Arizona is allowing 21.9 points and 338.4 yards per game. Budda Baker leads the Arizona Cardinals with 142 tackles, Dante Stills has 4.5 sacks and Garrett Williams has 2 interceptions.

Carolina Panthers Betting Preview

The Carolina Panthers lost to the Eagles and Cowboys, and they play the Buccaneers next. The Carolina Panthers have lost 3 straight home games. Bryce Young is completing 59.8 percent of his passes for 1,791 yards, 8 touchdowns, and 9 interceptions. Xavier Legette and Adam Thielen have combined for 857 receiving yards and 6 touchdowns, while Jalen Coker has 21 receptions.

The Carolina Panthers ground game is averaging 102.9 yards per contest, and Chuba Hubbard leads the way with 1,043 yards and 8 touchdowns. Defensively, Carolina is allowing 29.9 points and 386.2 yards per game. Xavier Woods leads the Carolina Panthers with 96 tackles, A'Shawn Robinson has 4.5 sacks and Jaycee Horn has 1 interception.

Why the Arizona Cardinals will win

  • The Panthers have lost 10 of their last 11 games played on the East Coast.
  • The road team has won five of the Cardinals' last six Week 16 games.
  • The Cardinals have covered the spread in each of their last seven Sunday games played on the East Coast.
  • The Panthers have failed to cover the spread in four of their last five games against NFC West opponents.
  • The Panthers have lost the first quarter in three of their last four Sunday games at Bank of America Stadium.
  • The favorites have won the first half in four of the Panthers' last five Week 16 games.

Carolina Panthers Player Prop Facts

  • Bryce Young has scored a touchdown in each of the Panthers' last two games at Bank of America Stadium.
  • Tommy Tremble has recorded 15+ receiving yards in each of the Panthers' last eight December games at Bank of America Stadium.
  • Andy Dalton has recorded 11+ rushing yards in each of his last three appearances with his team as an underdog against NFC West opponents.
  • Bryce Young has recorded 219+ passing yards in each of the Panthers' last three games played on the East Coast.
  • Andy Dalton has recorded 26+ completions in four of his last five appearances with his team as an underdog against NFC West opponents.
  • Andy Dalton has thrown two or more touchdowns in each of his last four December home appearances against NFC opponents.
  • Jordan Fuller is just three away from 10 career interceptions.

Arizona Cardinals Player Prop Facts

  • James Conner has scored at least one touchdown in each of the Cardinals' last five-day games against teams with a losing record.
  • Kyler Murray has recorded 239+ passing yards in 13 of his 15 previous appearances with the Cardinals as favorites following a win.
  • Trey McBride has recorded 70+ receiving yards in each of the Cardinals' last five games.
  • Kyler Murray has recorded 26+ rushing yards in each of his last five appearances against NFC South opponents.
  • James Conner has recorded 113+ rushing and receiving yards in five of the Cardinals' last six games as favorites.
  • Kyler Murray has thrown two or more touchdowns in each of his last three road appearances against NFC South opponents.
  • Kyler Murray has recorded 21+ completions in each of his last nine appearances in Sunday games played on the East Coast.
  • Jalen Thompson is just one away from 10 career interceptions (including playoffs).

Matchup/League Facts

  • Heading into Week 16, the Panthers rank 32nd in the NFL in Q2 opponent points per game (11.3) this season.
  • Heading into Week 16, the Panthers rank 32nd in the NFL in H1 opponent points per game (17.3) this season.
  • Heading into Week 16, the Cardinals rank T4th in the NFL in H2 win percentage (64.3) this season.
  • Heading into Week 16, the Cardinals rank 28th in the NFL in punt return yards per game (10.7) this season.

Arizona Cardinals vs Carolina Panthers Prediction

The Arizona Cardinals are the more talented team and should be favored, but they've also been a mess on the road. The Carolina Panthers are also playing their best ball of the season with Young, who is starting to look like a possible starter in this league, and they've covered 5 of their last 6 games. The Panthers have covered 5 straight games as an underdog. The Cardinals are 0-3 ATS and SU in their last 3 games as a road favorite. Give me the Panthers and the points.

Randy’s Pick Carolina Panthers +4.5

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