NFL Prop Bets: Carolina Panthers vs Denver Broncos - Week 9
The Denver Broncos (6-2) face the Carolina Panthers (3-4) at Bank of America Stadium for Week 9. Let's take a look at the NFL Prop Bets for Sunday's matchup. The Broncos started the week as 3.0-point favorites but the spread has since moved to 2.5, leaving the Broncos at -148 and Panthers at +124.
The total points line is set at 43.5, with OVER at -115 and UNDER at -105, meaning the implied expected score for the game is 23-20 Denver.
- The Broncos (-120) have a 6-2-0 ATS record this season, while the Panthers (+100) hold a record of 3-4-0.
- The Broncos have a 3-5-0 O/U record this season (meaning three games have gone over the total points line and five have gone under). The Panthers have a 3-4-0 O/U record.
Points on the board
- The Broncos are averaging 21.5 points per game this season (22nd in the league). Comparatively, the Panthers are performing better, averaging 25.4 (9th).
Moving the chains
- With an average of just 273.0, the Broncos rank 30th in the league for total yards per game. Comparatively, the Panthers rank 9th with 363.7 yards per game.
- In terms of yards allowed, the Broncos are giving up 355.3 per game this season (25th in the league), while the Panthers are giving up an average of 349.6 (23rd).
Ascendency in the air
- The Broncos have recorded 180.4 passing yards per game this season (25th in the league). As such, they may find things difficult against a Panthers defense that is allowing just 208.9 passing yards per game (10th).
- Meanwhile, the Panthers have recorded 261.7 passing yards per game this season (5th in the league), while the Broncos' defense has given up 227.4 passing yards per game (20th).
Advantage on the ground
- Looking at the ground game, the Broncos have been among the NFL's worst this season, averaging an underwhelming 92.6 rushing yards per game (26th in the league). Nevertheless, the Panthers have been equally poor at defending the run, allowing 140.7 yards per game to rank 30th.
- On the other hand, the Panthers have recorded 102.0 rushing yards per game this season (22nd in the league), while the Broncos are giving up 127.9 rushing yards per game (25th).
Protecting the ball
- Looking at their ability to force turnovers, the Broncos have recorded 10 total takeaways this season (T12th in the league), while the Panthers have recorded 10 (T12th).
- Looking at their ability to force turnovers, both teams have recorded 10 total takeaways this season (T12th in the league).
- On offense, the Broncos have recorded 6 total giveaways this season (T7th in the league), while the Panthers have recorded 10 (T16th).
First to Score
The Broncos are -125 to score first, while the Panthers are -105.
- The Broncos have scored first in four of their eight games this season.
- The Panthers have also scored first in four of their seven games.
Which team will score the first touchdown?
The Broncos are -125 to record the first touchdown, while the Panthers are +100.
- The Broncos have recorded the first touchdown in three of their eight games this season.
- The Panthers have recorded the first touchdown in four of their seven games this season.
First Scoring Play
| Play | Frequency | Odds |
|---|---|---|
| Denver Touchdown | 1 / 8 | +216 |
| Denver Field Goal | 3 / 8 | +301 |
| Denver Safety | 0 / 8 | +7000 |
| Carolina Touchdown | 2 / 7 | +248 |
| Carolina Field Goal | 2 / 7 | +347 |
| Carolina Safety | 0 / 7 | +5300 |
Which team will get a quick start?
The Broncos are -136 to be the first team to reach 10 points, while the Panthers are +110.
- The Broncos have been the first to score 10 points in three of their eight games this season.
- The Panthers have been the first to score 10 points in four of their seven games this season.
First Quarter Moneyline
The Broncos are favored in the 1st Quarter Moneyline market, currently at -125, while the Panthers are +105.
- The Broncos have a 3-3-2 first quarter W/L/T record this season, while the Panthers hold a record of 3-3-1.
Last Time They Met
The Broncos recorded a 28-14 victory over the Panthers at Empower Field at Mile High when these teams last met in Week 8, 2024. The Broncos have now won four straight at Empower Field at Mile High against the Panthers.
