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

Published Oct. 18, 2024 4:43 p.m. ET

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The Washington Commanders (4-2) are solid favorites, expected to win by at least a touchdown (currently -9) over the Carolina Panthers (1-5). The Panthers have dropped three games straight. The total for this one is set at 51.5 points.

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Commanders vs. Panthers Odds & Betting Lines

Commanders vs Panthers Betting Information updated as of October 18, 2024, 2:34 p.m. ET.
Favorite	Spread	Favorite Spread Odds	Underdog Spread Odds	Total	Over Total Odds	Under Total Odds
Washington	-9	-110	-110	51.5	-108	-112

Commanders vs. Panthers Prediction & Pick

Pick ATS: Commanders (-9)
Pick OU: Over (51.5)
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

In their last five head-to-head contests, Washington has beaten Carolina three times.
In their last five head-to-head matchups, Carolina has scored 129 points versus Washington, while allowing only 110 points.

Washington Betting Info

Against the spread, Washington is 4-2-0 this year.
Washington games this year have hit the over on five of six set point totals (83.3%).
The Commanders have been moneyline favorites in two other games this season, and they won both.
The Commanders have an 81.5% chance to win this contest, based on the implied probability of the moneyline.

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 has 1,404 passing yards (ninth in the NFL), six touchdowns and two interceptions this year. He has completed 75.3% of his passes, averaging 234 yards per game and 8.5 per attempt.
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. has totaled 325 rushing yards with five touchdowns (65 yards per game over five games). His 4.5 yards per attempt rank 24th in the NFL.
Robinson has eight receptions on 11 targets for 68 yards. He has not scored a receiving touchdown.
Terry McLaurin has four touchdown catches this season (sixth in the NFL), and has 29 catches for 356 yards on 43 targets, while averaging 4.8 catches and 59.3 yards per game.
In the running game, Austin Ekeler averages 6.1 yards per attempt and 34.2 yards per game for 171 total rushing yards. He has recorded one rushing touchdown this season.
He's added 15 catches (on 16 targets) for 198 receiving yards with zero touchdowns. He's averaging 39.6 receiving yards and three receptions per game.

Defense

Over on the defensive side, Bobby Wagner has 56 tackles, six TFL, two sacks, and one pass defended in 2024.
Frankie Luvu has 39 tackles, two TFL, three sacks, and one pass defended.
This season, Benjamin St-Juste has put up 29 tackles.
So far this season, Jeremy Chinn has 27 tackles and one TFL.

Carolina Betting Info

Carolina has covered the spread one time over six games with a set spread.
This season, five Carolina games have gone over the point total.
The Panthers have won one of the six games they've played as underdogs this season.
The implied probability of a win by the Panthers based on the moneyline is 22.7%.

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 has rushed for two touchdowns this year, and has 485 total rushing yards (80.8 per game and 5.6 per attempt).
On top of his impact in the run game, 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.
Andy Dalton has 896 passing yards, seven touchdowns and four interceptions. His completion percentage is 66% and he averages 179.2 yards per game and 6.2 per attempt.
So far 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 over six games played.
Xavier Legette has 174 receiving yards and two touchdowns from 16 receptions after getting 25 targets.

Defense

Xavier Woods has amassed one TFL, 44 tackles, and one interception over six games in 2024.
Mike Jackson Sr.'s stat sheet includes one interception as well as 29 tackles and six passes defended.
Jaycee Horn has intercepted one pass on top of 27 tackles, two TFL, and six passes defended during the 2024 campaign.
Josey Jewell has 30 tackles and three passes defended.

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