Philadelphia Eagles (10-2) vs Carolina Panthers (3-9)
Game Info: Sunday, December 8, 2024 at 1:00 pm (Lincoln Financial Field)
The Line: Betting Odds: Philadelphia Eagles -12 / Carolina Panthers +12 — Over/Under: 45.5
In this article, we will formulate a Carolina Panthers vs Philadelphia Eagles prediction for this NFL game on Sunday, December 8th at Lincoln Financial Field in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. Let’s take a look at the prediction for this week 14 matchup.
Carolina Panthers Betting Preview
The Carolina Panthers are 3-9 this year after they lost to Tampa Bay in overtime by a score of 26-23 last week. Carolina allowed a field goal as time expired to send the game to overtime, where they fumbled their first possession away in the loss. The Panthers were outgained by a total of 445-367, won the turnover battle 2-1, and went 6-16 on third down in the game. Bryce Young threw for 298 yards and one touchdown, while Adam Thielen caught eight passes for 99 yards and one score.
Prior to that loss, the Panthers lost to Kansas City by a score of 30-27 but did beat the Giants and Saints before that. The Carolina offense has scored 18.1 points per game and they have allowed 187.1 passing yards and 105.3 rushing yards per game, while the defense has allowed 30.5 points per game this season. Bryce Young has completed 59.4% of his passes for 1,381 yards, six touchdowns, and six interceptions, while Chuba Hubbard has rushed for 919 yards and seven scores this year.
Philadelphia Eagles Betting Preview
The Philadelphia Eagles are 10-2 this season after they defeated Baltimore by a score of 24-19 in their last game. Philadelphia trailed 9-0 after the first quarter, but they scored 24 of the next 27 points for the win. The Eagles were outgained by a total of 372-252, tied the turnover battle at zero, and went 4-12 on third down in the game. Jalen Hurts threw for 118 yards and one touchdown, while Saquon Barkley rushed for 107 yards and one score.
Prior to that win, the Eagles won seven games in a row, with four of those wins coming by double digits. The Philadelphia offense has scored 26.7 points per game with 188.8 passing yards and 188.9 rushing yards per game, while the defense has allowed 18.2 points per game this season. Jalen Hurts has completed 68.4% of his passes for 2,494 yards, 14 touchdowns, and five interceptions, while Saquon Barkley has rushed for 1,499 yards and 11 scores.
Why the Eagles will beat the Panthers
- The Panthers have lost each of their last 10 games against teams that held a winning record.
- The Eagles have won each of their last seven Sunday games.
- The Panthers have failed to cover the spread in nine of their last 10 games against teams that held a winning record.
- The Eagles have covered the spread in each of their last four games.
- The Eagles have won the first half in each of their last five December games against NFC South opponents.
- The Panthers have lost the first quarter in each of their last three games in December.
Total Points Facts
- Nine of the Eagles’ last 10 home games following a road win have gone OVER the total points line.
- Each of the Panthers’ last four games against NFC East opponents has gone UNDER the total points line.
Philadelphia Eagles Player Prop Facts
- Saquon Barkley has scored two touchdowns in three of the Eagles’ last four games as favorites following a win.
- Saquon Barkley has recorded 109+ rushing yards in each of his four previous December appearances with his team as a favorite.
- Jalen Hurts has recorded 230+ passing yards in four of the Eagles’ last five home games as heavy favorites (>-7.0 points).
- Saquon Barkley has recorded 27+ receiving yards in each of his four previous December appearances with his team as a favorite.
- Jalen Hurts has scored at least one touchdown in each of the Eagles’ last six games as favorites following a road win.
- Saquon Barkley has recorded 116+ rushing and receiving yards in seven of the Eagles’ last eight games against NFC opponents.
- Jalen Hurts has thrown two or more touchdowns in 11 of his last 12 Sunday regular-season appearances with the Eagles as home favorites.
- Jalen Hurts has recorded 23+ completions in three of the Eagles’ last four regular-season games against NFC South opponents.
- James Bradberry is just one away from 20 career interceptions.
Carolina Panthers Player Prop Facts
- Miles Sanders has recorded 33+ rushing yards in 14 of his last 15 appearances at Lincoln Financial Field.
- Adam Thielen has recorded 39+ receiving yards in each of his last six Week 14 appearances.
- Chuba Hubbard has scored a touchdown in three of the Panthers’ last four games as underdogs following a home loss.
- Miles Sanders has recorded 38+ rushing and receiving yards in 20 of his last 21 Sunday regular season appearances at Lincoln Financial Field.
- Andy Dalton has thrown two or more touchdowns in four of his last five December appearances against NFC opponents.
- Heading into Week 14, Shy Tuttle ranks T2nd in the league for fumbles recovered (2) this season.
Matchup/League Facts
- Heading into Week 14, the Eagles rank T1st in the NFL in forced fumbles (16) this season.
- Heading into Week 14, the Eagles rank 32nd in the NFL in Q1 points per game (1.4) this season.
- Heading into Week 14, the Panthers rank 32nd in the NFL in Q2 opponent points per game (11.2) this season.
- Heading into Week 14, the Panthers rank 32nd in the NFL in H1 opponent points per game (18.2) this season.
Carolina Panthers vs Philadelphia Eagles Prediction
Philadelphia rolls into this matchup on an eight-game winning streak and they will be at home for this game. The Eagles just knocked off the Ravens on the road and they have allowed 20 points or fewer in four straight games. Carolina has actually played very well over the last four weeks, but they have lost on game-winning field goals in their last two against the Bucs and Chiefs. I do like how the Panthers are playing right now, but I just don’t see how their defense is going to stop this Philadelphia attack. Take the Eagles to win big here.