Carolina Panthers vs Denver Broncos Matchup

Keep reading to see our NFL week 8 Panthers vs Broncos pick and preview. In this article we will outline who will come away with the win and cover the spread.

The Panthers and Broncos will face off on Sunday, October 27th at 4:25 ET. The Broncos are the heavy favorite with a money line of -529, and the point spread is -10.5 in their favor. The game, being played at Empower Field at Mile High in Denver, CO, is a non-conference matchup, and the over/under line is set at 41.5 points. You can watch this one on CBS.

Panthers vs. Broncos Matchup At A Glance

Sport: NFL
Teams: Carolina Panthers at Denver Broncos
Where: Denver at Empower Field at Mile High
Date: Sunday, October 27th
Betting Odds DEN -10.5, CAR +397 | DEN -529 O/U 41.5

Panthers Preview:

Heading into week 8, the Panthers are on a four-game losing streak, including a 33-point loss to the Commanders in week 7. Carolina was a 10-point underdog in that game and couldn’t cover the spread, bringing their ATS record to 1-6. They’ve been underdogs in all of their games so far, with an average scoring margin of -19 points per game.

Carolina is 1-6 this season, with their only win coming in week 3 against the Raiders. They rank 32nd in our power rankings and have just a 0.1% chance of making the playoffs. In O/U betting, the over has hit in five of their seven games, with an average of 50.4 points scored in their matchups.

Panthers Offense Breakdown

Heading into week 8, the Panthers are 26th in our offensive power rankings. They rank 24th in the NFL with 15.7 points per game and are 29th in yards per game, averaging 281.6. Carolina is 11th in passing attempts per game (32.3) but only 28th in passing yards, with 172.6 per game. On the ground, they rank 26th in rushing attempts and 22nd in rushing yards, averaging 109 per game.

Carolina's offense struggled in week 7, scoring just 7 points, all in the 4th quarter, in their loss to the Commanders. Andy Dalton threw for 93 yards on 11/16 passing, with 2 interceptions. Chuba Hubbard led the team with 52 rushing yards on 17 carries, and Ja'Tavion Sanders had 6 catches for 61 yards.

Panthers Team Defense

In their 40-7 loss to the Washington Commanders, the Panthers' defense struggled to stop the run, giving up 214 rushing yards on 37 attempts. Despite this, they allowed just 207 passing yards and forced Washington to convert on 50% of their third down attempts. The Panthers allowed two passing touchdowns and an 80% completion rate to Washington.

Carolina's defense managed only one sack and lost the quarterback hit and tackles for loss differentials in this game. Overall, the Panthers gave up 421 total yards in the blowout defeat.

Broncos Preview:

Heading into week 8, the Broncos sit 27th in our NFL power rankings despite their 4-3 record. Denver is 2nd in the AFC West and 7th in the conference, giving them a 39.2% chance of making the playoffs. They have a +5.6 scoring margin and are 5-2 against the spread. They’ve covered in both games as a favorite and are 3-2 as an underdog.

After a week 6 loss to the Chargers, the Broncos bounced back with a 33-10 win over the Saints in week 7. They were 2.5-point favorites in that game and easily covered the spread. The 43 combined points went over the 37-point line, marking the 3rd straight Broncos game to hit the over.

Broncos Offense Breakdown

Heading into week 8, the Broncos sit 28th in our offensive power rankings. They rank 19th in the NFL, scoring 20.7 points per game, and are 27th in total yards, averaging 294 per game. Denver is 29th in passing yards per game (169.9) on 32 attempts per game, which ranks 12th. On the ground, they average 124.1 rushing yards per game, ranking 13th, on 26.3 attempts per game.

In week 7, Bo Nix threw for 164 yards on 16/26 passing, after a 216-yard performance in week 6 and 206 yards in week 5. Javonte Williams led the rushing attack with 88 yards and 2 touchdowns on 14 carries, while Troy Franklin had 5 catches for 50 yards. Denver converted 4 of 11 third downs and scored on 2 of 3 red zone trips.

Broncos Team Defense

In their 33-10 win over the Saints, the Broncos' defense was dominant, recording six sacks and holding New Orleans to just 97 yards rushing on 21 attempts. The passing game for the Saints had some success, completing 71.8% of their passes for 174 yards, but they managed just 10 points. Denver's defense also excelled on third downs, allowing only a 29.4% conversion rate.

The Broncos' pass rush was relentless, winning the QB hit differential by 11 and the tackles for loss differential by 3. Despite giving up some yardage through the air, their ability to pressure the quarterback and disrupt the Saints' offense was key to their impressive defensive performance.

Panthers vs Broncos Betting Odds, Trends & Analysis

Across their five previous road games, Carolina has an ATS mark of 1-4. Their straight up record in these matchups was 1-4 while averaging 12 points per game.
In their last five home games, Denver has averaged 20 points per game while allowing 15. The team's record in this stretch was 3-2 while going 4-1 vs. the spread.
Spanning across their last three games as the betting underdog, the Panthers have gone 0-3 vs the spread. Their overall record in these games was 0-3.
Denver has done well both straight up and vs the spread when favored to win the game, going 4-1 SU and 4-1 ATS in their last five games.