Commanders vs. Panthers 2024 Prediction, Odds, Picks - Oct 20

Updated Oct. 20, 2024 12:44 p.m. ET

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The Washington Commanders (4-2) are heavy favorites (-10) over the Carolina Panthers (1-5). The Panthers have lost three games in a row. The expected point total for the matchup is set at 51.

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Commanders vs. Panthers Odds & Betting Lines

Commanders vs Panthers Betting Information updated as of October 20, 2024, 12:33 p.m. ET.
Favorite	Spread	Favorite Spread Odds	Underdog Spread Odds	Total	Over Total Odds	Under Total Odds
Washington	-10	-108	-112	51	-112	-108

Commanders vs. Panthers Prediction & Pick

Pick ATS: Commanders (-10)
Pick OU: Over (51)
Prediction: Commanders 39 - Panthers 14

How to Watch Washington vs. Carolina

Game Date: Sunday, October 20, 2024
Time: 4:05 p.m. ET
Venue: Commanders Field
Location: Landover, Maryland
TV: CBS
Live Boxscore: FOX Sports

Commanders vs. Panthers Recent Matchups

Washington holds a 3-2 record against Carolina in their last five matchups.
In their last five head-to-head matchups, Carolina has compiled 129 points against Washington, while giving up only 110 points.

Washington Betting Info

Against the spread, Washington is 4-2-0 this year.
Washington contests this year have gone over the point total 83.3% of the time (five times in six games with a set point total).
The Commanders have been moneyline favorites in two other games this season, and they won both.
Based on this contest's moneyline, the Commanders' implied win probability is 83.3%.

Commanders Stats

Stat	Average (Total)	Rank
Pass yards	220.7 (1,324)	13
Rush yards	157.3 (944)	5
Points scored	29.7 (178)	1
Pass yards against	216.3 (1,298)	19
Rush yards against	137.7 (826)	21
Points allowed	24.2 (145)	22

Washington's Key Players

Offense

Jayden Daniels ranks ninth in the NFL with 1,404 passing yards in six games this year, averaging 234 per game with a 75.3% completion percentage and six touchdowns against two interceptions.
He has also rushed for 322 yards (second on the Commanders) and added four touchdowns on the ground, while averaging 53.7 rushing yards per game.
Brian Robinson Jr. averages 4.5 yards per carry (24th in the NFL) and 65 yards per game, and has 325 total rushing yards. He has scored five rushing TDs this season.
Robinson's 11 targets as part of the passing attack have resulted in eight catches (1.6 per game) for 68 yards (13.6 per game) and zero touchdowns.
In the passing attack, Terry McLaurin, has totaled 356 receiving yards and four touchdowns (sixth in the NFL) after grabbing 29 balls on 43 targets. Per game, he's averaging 59.3 yards and 4.8 receptions over six games.
Austin Ekeler has run for 171 yards, averaging 34.2 yards per game and scoring one touchdown.
Ekeler's 16 receiving targets have resulted in 15 receptions (three per game) for 198 yards (39.6 per game) and zero TDs.

Defense

Over on the defensive side, Bobby Wagner has 56 tackles, six TFL, and two sacks in 2024. His tackle total leads the Commanders and is 10th in the NFL.
Frankie Luvu has 39 tackles, two TFL, and three sacks this season.
Benjamin St-Juste has totaled 29 tackles this year. He's fourth on the Commanders in tackles.
So far this season, Jeremy Chinn has 27 tackles and one TFL.

Carolina Betting Info

Carolina has covered the spread one time this season (1-5-0).
Carolina's games have finished with a final combined score above the over/under five times this season.
The Panthers have been underdogs in six games this season and won one (16.7%) of those contests.
The sportsbooks' moneyline implies a 20.8% chance of a victory for the Panthers.

Panthers Stats

Stat	Average (Total)	Rank
Pass yards	187.2 (1,123)	23
Rush yards	111.3 (668)	23
Points scored	17.2 (103)	25
Pass yards against	226.3 (1,358)	23
Rush yards against	153.5 (921)	30
Points allowed	33.8 (203)	32

Carolina's Key Players

Offense

Chuba Hubbard averages 80.8 rushing yards per game this year (485 total yards to rank third in the NFL), while scoring two rushing touchdowns.
On top of his impact on the ground, Hubbard has caught 22 passes (on 24 targets) for 93 yards (sixth on the Panthers), with one receiving touchdown. He's averaging 15.5 yards per game.
Through five games, Andy Dalton has 896 passing yards, while throwing seven touchdowns against four interceptions and completing 66% of his passes.
This season, Diontae Johnson has caught 29 passes for 340 receiving yards with three touchdowns through the air (10th in the NFL). He has been targeted 55 total times and is averaging 4.8 receptions per game in six games played.
Xavier Legette has 174 receiving yards and two touchdowns from 16 receptions after getting 25 targets.

Defense

Xavier Woods' 2024 effort includes 44 tackles, one TFL, and one interception in six games. He leads the Panthers in tackles.
Mike Jackson Sr. has registered 29 tackles and one interception over six games.
During the 2024 campaign, Jaycee Horn has 27 tackles, two TFL, and one interception in six games.
Josey Jewell has totaled 30 tackles through four games.

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