Carolina Panthers vs Philadelphia Eagles Matchup

Check out our free Panthers vs Eagles pick and preview for this NFL week 14 game in Philadelphia. See who we like to win and cover the spread in this week 14 regular season matchup.

With the Eagles favored at -708 on the money line, the Panthers are +505 as they head into their week 14 matchup. The Eagles are 5-7 on the season, and the Panthers need to add their record. The over/under line is set at 45.5 points, and this one kicks off at 1:00 ET on Sunday, December 8th. You can catch this one on FOX. The Eagles are heavy favorites on the point spread, sitting at -12.5.

Panthers vs. Eagles Matchup At A Glance

Sport: NFL
Teams: Carolina Panthers at Philadelphia Eagles
Where: Philadelphia at Lincoln Financial Field
Date: Sunday, December 8th
Betting Odds PHI -12.5, CAR +505 | PHI -708 O/U 45.5

Panthers Preview:

Heading into week 14, the Panthers sit at 3-9, ranking 32nd in our NFL power rankings. Carolina has a -12.4 average scoring margin but is 5-7 against the spread, covering in four straight games. They’ve been underdogs in all of their matchups this season, including their week 13 loss to the Bucs, where they narrowly missed out on the win but still covered the 6.5-point spread. The over hit in that game, as the teams combined for 49 points.

Carolina’s O/U record is 9-3 this season, with the over hitting in two straight games. Their contests have averaged 48.6 points, with an average line of 43. The Panthers have a 0.0% chance of making the playoffs or winning the NFC South, where they are 1-3 and rank 4th in the division.

Panthers Offense Breakdown

Heading into week 14, the Panthers rank 26th in our offensive power rankings. They are 29th in the NFL in both points per game (18.1) and passing yards per game (187.1), despite ranking 15th in passing attempts. Carolina is 24th in rushing yards per game (105.2) and 23rd in rushing attempts. They have struggled on third down, converting just 34.2% of their attempts, but they rank 10th in red zone conversion percentage.

Bryce Young threw for 298 yards (26/46) and a touchdown in week 13 against the Buccaneers. Chuba Hubbard rushed for 43 yards on 12 carries, and Adam Thielen had 8 catches for 99 yards and a touchdown. Carolina scored 7 points in the 4th quarter after putting up 10 in the 2nd quarter.

Panthers Team Defense

In their most recent game, the Panthers' defense gave up 236 rushing yards to the Buccaneers, with Tampa Bay running for 6.1 yards per attempt. Despite this, the Panthers' defense made it tough on the Buccaneers on third down, allowing just a 16.7% conversion rate. They also came away with four sacks and two interceptions.

The Panthers lost to the Buccaneers 26-23 in overtime, with their defense holding Tampa Bay to 209 passing yards. However, Carolina's defense struggled to stop the run, as the Buccaneers finished with 445 total yards in the game. The Panthers' defense gave up one passing touchdown and forced the Buccaneers into a 64.7% completion percentage.

Eagles Preview:

With their 24-19 win over the Ravens in week 13, the Eagles extended their winning streak to eight games, bringing their record to 10-2. This run includes a 28-point victory over the Cowboys in week 10 and a 17-point win over the Rams in week 12. Philadelphia currently holds the top spot in the NFC East and ranks second in the conference. Our projections give them a 97.3% chance of winning the division and a 100% chance of making the playoffs.

The Eagles are 8-4 against the spread this season, including four straight ATS wins. In week 13, they covered as 3-point underdogs against the Ravens. Their O/U record is 5-7, with their games averaging 44.8 points compared to an average line of 46.4.

Eagles Offense Breakdown

Philadelphia's offense is currently ranked 5th in our power rankings, and they are 6th in the NFL in scoring, averaging 26.7 points per game. They are 4th in the league in total yards, with 377.7 per game, and they have leaned heavily on their rushing attack, leading the NFL in rushing attempts (36.8) and rushing yards (188.9) per game. On 3rd down, the Eagles rank 9th in the league with a conversion rate of 42.3%, but they have struggled in the red zone, ranking 24th in the NFL with a 13% conversion rate.

Saquon Barkley has been a key part of the Eagles' offense, rushing for 107 yards on 23 carries in week 13. Jalen Hurts threw for 118 yards and a touchdown in that game, while A.J. Brown led the team with 5 catches for 66 yards. Philadelphia has struggled early in games, ranking 27th in the NFL in 1st-quarter scoring.

Eagles Team Defense

In their 24-19 win over the Ravens, the Eagles' defense gave up 166 rushing yards on 32 attempts, with Baltimore totaling 372 yards. Despite struggling against the run, Philadelphia's defense managed to limit the Ravens to 19 points. Against the pass, they allowed 206 yards, with Baltimore completing 63.9% of their passes. The Eagles' defense recorded three sacks and held the Ravens to a 40% conversion rate on third downs.

Panthers vs Eagles Betting Odds, Trends & Analysis

Through their last three road contests, the Panthers offense has averaged 10 points per game while allowing an average of 34. Carolina posted an overall record of 0-3 while going 0-3 ATS.
Across their ten previous home games, Philadelphia has an ATS mark of 6-4. Their straight up record in these matchups was 6-4 while averaging 22 points per game.
Going back to their previous five games as the underdog, Carolina has an ATS mark of 4-1 while going 2-3 straight up.
Through their last three games as the favorite, the Eagles have an ATS record of 3-0 and a straight up mark of 3-0.