Texans vs. Panthers Prediction, Odds, Picks - Oct 29

Published Oct. 25, 2023 1:06 p.m. ET

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The Carolina Panthers (0-6) will be trying to snap a six-game losing streak against the Houston Texans (3-3). The Texans are the favorites, expected to win by at least a field goal but less than a touchdown (currently -3). The expected point total for the matchup is set at 43.5.

Texans vs. Panthers Odds & Betting Lines

Texans vs. Panthers Prediction & Pick

• Pick ATS: Houston (-3)
  
• Pick OU: Over (43.5)
  
• Prediction: Houston 31 - Carolina 14

How to Watch Houston vs. Carolina

• Game Date: Sunday, October 29, 2023
• Time: 1:00 PM ET
• Venue: Bank of America Stadium
• Location: Charlotte, North Carolina
• TV: Watch on FOX

Texans vs. Panthers Recent Matchups

• Over their last five meetings, Carolina has put up three wins against Houston.
• Over their last five head-to-head contests, Carolina has put up 99 points, while Houston has posted 88.

Houston Betting Info

• In six Houston games this year, it has four wins against the spread.
• Houston games this year have gone over the total in two out of six opportunities (33.3%).
• This is the first time the Texans are moneyline favorites this season.
• Houston has not played a game this season with moneyline odds of -155 or shorter.
• The implied probability in this matchup, considering the moneyline, gives the Texans a 60.8% chance to win.

Texans Stats

Houston's Key Players

Offense

• C.J. Stroud has thrown for 1,660 yards (10th in the NFL), nine touchdowns and one interception this year. He averages 276.7 yards per game and 7.8 per attempt, while completing 59.6% of his passes.
• Nico Collins has caught 29 passes on 42 targets for 547 total yards (10th in the NFL) and three touchdowns. He is averaging 4.8 catches and 91.2 yards per game in six games.
• Nathaniel Dell has two touchdown catches this season, and has 19 catches for 324 yards on 28 targets, while averaging 3.8 catches and 64.8 yards per game.
• In the ground game, Dameon Pierce averages 2.9 yards per attempt (42nd in the NFL) and 46.8 yards per game for 281 total rushing yards. He has recorded one rushing touchdown this season.
• He has added nine catches (on 12 targets) for 84 receiving yards with zero touchdowns. He's averaging 14.0 receiving yards and 1.5 receptions per game.

Defense

• Over on defense, Blake Cashman has 31 tackles, 4.0 TFL, and one interception in 2023.
• Jonathan Greenard has 22 tackles, 6.0 TFL, and 3.5 sacks this season.
• Henry To'o To'o has collected 45 tackles and 1.0 TFL this year. His tackle total leads the Texans.
• So far this season, Steven Nelson has 24 tackles and three interceptions. He's fifth on the Texans in tackles.

Carolina Betting Info

• Carolina is winless against the spread this year (0-5-1).
• This year, the Panthers are winless ATS when entering a game as an underdog of 3 points or more (in six chances).
• Games involving Carolina have hit the over on three occasions this year.
• The Panthers have been the underdog in six games this season, and they have failed to win any of those contests.
• Carolina has been at least a +130 moneyline underdog six times this season, but lost all of those games.
• The implied probability of a win by the Panthers based on the moneyline is 43.5%.

Panthers Stats

Carolina's Key Players

Offense

• Adam Thielen has registered 509 receiving yards and four touchdowns (eighth in the NFL) on 49 receptions (seventh in the NFL), while being targeted 59 times this season.
• Bryce Young has 967 passing yards, six touchdowns and four interceptions. His completion percentage is 63.2% and he averages 193.4 yards per game and 5.3 per attempt.
• Young also has 65 rushing yards (third on the Panthers).
• So far this season through six games, Chuba Hubbard has churned out 242 rushing yards (leading the Panthers) and scored one rushing touchdown. He averages 40.3 yards per game and 4.5 per attempt (14th in the NFL).
• D.J. Chark has 197 receiving yards and two touchdowns from 13 receptions after receiving 27 targets.

Defense

• So far in 2023, Brian Burns has 4.0 sacks to go with 7.0 TFL and 20 tackles over six games.
• Frankie Luvu's stats include 39 tackles, 5.0 TFL, and 2.5 sacks.
• Over the 2023 campaign, C.J. Henderson has 29 tackles, 3.0 TFL, and one sack in six games.
• Derrick Brown has 1.0 sack (fourth on the Panthers) as well as 2.0 TFL and 30 tackles.

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