Panthers vs Packers Prediction 10/29/2026 Today’s NFL Picks

In this article we will formulate a Panthers vs Packers prediction for this NFL game on Thursday, October 29th at Lambeau Field in Green Bay, Wisconsin. Let’s take a look at the prediction for this week 8 matchup.

Carolina Panthers Betting Preview

The Carolina Panthers are 3-3 this season after they lost to the Buccaneers by a score of 43-13 last week. Carolina trailed 33-6 at halftime and they only managed seven points in the second half in the ugly loss. The Panthers were out gained by a total of 322-266, went 6-11 on third downs, and lost the turnover battle by a total of 4-0 in the game. Bryce Young threw for 163 yards, one touchdown, and two interceptions, while Darren Waller caught one pass for 50 yards and one score. Chuba Hubbard rushed seven times for 33 yards in the loss.

Prior to that game, Carolina defeated the Eagles by a score of 25-14 and the Lions by a score of 32-26. The Panthers have scored 26.5 points per game with 276.0 passing yards and 105.3 rushing yards per game, while they have allowed 27.7 points against per game this season. Bryce Young has thrown for 1,712 yards with 12 touchdowns and four interceptions this season.

Green Bay Packers Betting Preview

The Green Bay Packers are 4-3 this year after they lost to the Lions by a score of 20-17 on their last game. Green Bay trailed 10-7 at halftime and they led 14-10 in the third, but they missed two field goals and couldn’t convert in the red zone for the narrow loss. The Packers were out gained by a total of 415-324, went 5-15 on third downs, and won the turnover battle by a total of 2-1 in the game. Jordan Love threw for 274 yards, two touchdowns, and one interception, while Christian Watson caught five passes for 57 yards. Josh Jacobs rushed 11 times for 36 yards in the loss.

Prior to that game, Green Bay defeated the Cowboys by a score of 23-13 and the Bears by a score of 31-7. The Packers have scored 20.6 points per game with 268.6 passing yards and 59.9 rushing yards per game, while they have allowed 20.7 points against per game this season. Jordan Love has thrown for 1,958 yards with 13 touchdowns and five interceptions, while Christian Watson has 34 receptions for 595 yards and six scores this year.

Why the Green Bay Packers will win

• The Packers have won each of their last five home games in October.
• The Panthers have lost each of their last four road games without Tommy Tremble.
• The Packers have covered the spread in each of their last four games without Luke Musgrave.
• The Panthers have failed to cover the spread in five of their last six October games as road underdogs.
• The favorites have won the first half in six of the Panthers’ last seven Week 8 games.

Why the Carolina Panthers will win

• The Panthers have won four of their last five October games as underdogs.
• The Packers have lost each of their last three games as favorites without MarShawn Lloyd.
• The Panthers have covered the spread in each of their last seven road games following a loss.
• The Packers have failed to cover the spread in each of their last six games without Tucker Kraft.
• The Panthers have won the first half in each of their last three Thursday games.

Total Points Facts

• Each of the Panthers’ last six games as underdogs without Chuba Hubbard have gone OVER the total points line.
• Each of the Packers’ last four games without Micah Parsons have gone UNDER the total points line.

Green Bay Packers Player Prop Facts

• Christian Watson has scored the first touchdown in three of the Packers’ last four home games against NFC opponents.
• Josh Jacobs has scored the last touchdown in each of his last three home appearances against NFC opponents.
• Josh Jacobs has recorded 62+ rushing yards in each of his last seven October appearances with his team as a home favorite.
• Jordan Love has recorded 22+ completions in each of the Packers’ last five games against NFC opponents.
• Josh Jacobs has scored at least one touchdown in each of his last eight appearances with the Packers as home favorites against NFC opponents.
• Jonnu Smith has recorded 16+ receiving yards in each of his last seven appearances with his team as a home favorite against NFC opponents.
• Jonnu Smith has recorded 16+ rushing and receiving yards in each of his last seven appearances with his team as a home favorite against NFC opponents.
• Tyrod Taylor has recorded 172+ passing yards in five of his last six appearances as a starter.
• Heading into Week 8, Christian Watson ranks T1st in the NFL in 20+ yard receiving touchdowns (3) this season.

Carolina Panthers Player Prop Facts

• Chuba Hubbard has scored the first touchdown in three of the Panthers’ last four games against NFC North opponents.
• Chuba Hubbard has scored two touchdowns in each of the Panthers’ last three games as underdogs against NFC opponents.
• Darren Waller has recorded 20+ receiving yards in 17 of his last 18 appearances with his team as an underdog against NFC opponents.
• Chuba Hubbard has scored at least one touchdown in five of the Panthers’ last six games against NFC opponents.
• AJ Dillon has recorded 19+ rushing yards in each of his last nine road appearances against NFC North opponents.
• AJ Dillon has recorded 27+ rushing and receiving yards in each of his last nine road appearances against NFC North opponents.
• Heading into Week 8, Chuba Hubbard ranks 4th in the NFL in broken tackles (10) this season.

Matchup/League Facts

• Packers – only team with 2+ players to record 500+ receiving yards this season (Matthew Golden, Christian Watson), heading into Week 8.
• Heading into Week 8, the Packers rank 2nd in the NFL in average punt return (15.5 yards) this season.
• Heading into Week 8, the Panthers have recorded the largest margin of victory in the NFL this season (31-points vs Atlanta on September 20, 2026).
• Heading into Week 8, the Panthers have recorded the largest margin of victory in a road game this season (31-points vs Atlanta on September 20, 2026).

Panthers vs Packers Prediction

Green Bay comes into this matchup after winning three of their last four games, but they are coming off of a disappointing loss to the Lions last week. The Packers are 2-1 at home this year, while the Panthers are 2-1 on the road. Carolina has won three of their last five games, but they were blown out by TB last week. I think Green Bay is really turning a corner and I liked how they played the majority of last week. Take the Packers to cover at home here.

David Racey's Pick: Packers -3.5