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The Carolina Panthers (0-4) head into a matchup against the Detroit Lions (3-1) on Sunday, October 8, 2023 at Ford Field on a four-game losing streak.
The Lions are putting up 26.5 points per game on offense (eighth in NFL), and they rank 13th defensively with 20.8 points allowed per game. In terms of points scored the Panthers rank 24th in the NFL (16.8 points per game), and they are 25th defensively (25.5 points allowed per contest).
Lions vs. Panthers Picks
Splash Inc. users think the Lions will win straight up against the Panthers on Sunday, with 97.8% of users picking them to win. On the other Hand, users are split 50-50 on who will cover the 9-point spread.
Game Info: Lions vs. Panthers
- Game Day: Sunday, October 8, 2023
- Game Time: 1:00 PM ET
- TV Channel: FOX
- Location: Detroit, Michigan
- Stadium: Ford Field
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Before you bet on Sunday’s Detroit-Carolina spread (Detroit -9) or total (45 points), read the betting insights and trends below.
Game Trends for Lions
- The Lions are 3-1-0 ATS this season.
- Detroit has hit the over in two of four games with a set total (50%).
Stats & Insights for Lions
- On the defensive side of the ball, the Lions have been a top-five unit, ranking fourth-best by allowing just 280.5 yards per game. They rank eighth on offense (386.3 yards per game).
- The Lions are compiling 26.5 points per game on offense, which ranks them eighth in the NFL. On the other side of the ball, they rank 13th, giving up 20.8 points per game.
- The Lions rank eighth in pass offense (249.8 passing yards per game) and 18th in pass defense (219.8 passing yards allowed per game) this season.
- The Lions own the 10th-ranked offense this season in terms of rushing yards (136.5 per game), and they’ve been more effective on the other side of the ball, ranking best with only 60.8 rushing yards allowed per game.
- The Lions rank 17th in third-down efficiency (38.6%) on offense and 11th in third-down conversion rate allowed (34%) on defense this season.
- This season, the Lions are gaining 5.8 yards per play on offense (eighth in the league), while featuring the fifth-best yards per play on defense in the NFL (5).
- The Lions rank 22nd in the NFL with a -2 turnover margin after forcing 4 turnovers (20th in the NFL) while committing six (22nd in the NFL).
Best Players for Lions
- Jared Goff: 1,029 PASS YDS / 257.3 YPG / 69.5% / 6 TD / 3 INT
- David Montgomery: 69 CAR / 262 YDS / 87.3 YPG / 5 TD / 3 REC / 27 YDS / 9 YPG / 0 TD
- Jahmyr Gibbs: 39 CAR / 179 YDS / 44.8 YPG / 0 TD / 14 REC / 70 YDS / 17.5 YPG / 0 TD
- Amon-Ra St. Brown: 26 REC / 331 YDS / 82.8 YPG / 2 TD
- Sam LaPorta: 22 REC / 242 YDS / 60.5 YPG / 1 TD
- Josh Reynolds: 12 REC / 215 YDS / 71.7 YPG / 2 TD
- Brian Branch: 25 TKL / 3 TFL / 1 INT / 4 PD
Game Trends for Panthers
- The Panthers are winless against the spread so far this year (0-3-1).
- Out of Panthers four games with a set total, one has hit the over (25%).
Stats & Insights for Panthers
- In terms of total offense, the Panthers rank 25th in the NFL (282.5 total yards per game) and 14th defensively (313 total yards allowed per contest).
- With 16.8 points per game on offense, the Panthers rank 24th in the NFL. On defense, they rank 25th, giving up 25.5 points per contest.
- In terms of passing, the Panthers rank 23rd in the NFL (187.3 passing yards per game) and sixth on defense (176.8 passing yards allowed per game).
- The Panthers are generating 95.3 rushing yards per game on offense this season (22nd-ranked). Meanwhile, they are giving up 136.3 rushing yards per game (27th-ranked) on defense.
- The Panthers’ third-down defense has been leading the charge for the team, as they rank third-best in the NFL with a 27.7% third-down conversion percentage allowed. In terms of offense, they are putting up a 39.3% third-down rate, which ranks 13th.
- The Panthers’ offense has been bottom-five in yards per play this season, putting up 4.6, which ranks third-worst in the NFL. On the defensive side of the ball, they rank 21st, surrendering 5.6 yards per play.
- The Panthers have produced four forced turnovers (20th in NFL) and committed five turnovers (13th in NFL) this season for a -1 turnover margin that ranks 20th in the NFL.
Best Players for Panthers
- Bryce Young: 503 PASS YDS / 167.7 YPG / 65% / 2 TD / 2 INT / 7 CAR / 61 RUSH YDS / 0 TD
- Miles Sanders: 54 CAR / 158 YDS / 39.5 YPG / 1 TD / 15 REC / 81 YDS / 20.3 YPG / 0 TD
- Chuba Hubbard: 26 CAR / 119 YDS / 29.8 YPG / 0 TD / 11 REC / 57 YDS / 14.3 YPG / 0 TD
- Adam Thielen: 27 REC / 287 YDS / 71.8 YPG / 2 TD
- D.J. Chark: 7 REC / 129 YDS / 43 YPG / 1 TD
- Terrace Marshall Jr.: 16 REC / 114 YDS / 38 YPG / 0 TD
- Vonn Bell: 24 TKL / 1 INT / 2 PD
