Carolina Panthers vs Houston Texans Preview
The Houston Texans and Carolina Panthers will face off on Sunday, October 29th at 1:00 ET. You can find this week 8 NFL game between the Texans and Panthers on FOX.
Houston arrives for this non-conference game against the Panthers as the 3 point road favorite. Keep reading to find out my insights and suggestions for your bets. Check out BetCoco for Carolina Panthers – Houston Texans odds
Carolina Panthers vs Houston Texans Head-to-Head and Key Stats
In the last three games between Houston and Carolina, the Panthers have dominated the series, going 3-0. This includes a convincing margin of victory of 9 points per contest. Across the last three head-to-head matchups, Carolina is averaging 21 points compared to Houston at 12.
- Across their last five road contests, Houston has been good against the spread posting a mark of 4-1. Their overall mark in these games was 3-2, while averaging 23 points per game.
- Across their three previous home games, Carolina has an ATS mark of 0-3. Their straight up record in these matchups was 0-3 while averaging 24 points per game.
- Going back to their previous three games as the underdog, Carolina has an ATS mark of 0-3 while going 0-3 straight up.
- The last three games that Houston was favored, they have an ATS mark of 0-3 while going 0-3 straight up.
Carolina Panthers vs Houston Texans Prediction
In their matchup against the Panthers, the Texans aim to build on their 3-3 record. This places them 2nd in the AFC-South and 8th in the AFC. The Texans’ scoring margin thus far is currently at +3.7. This has contributed to an ATS record of 4-2. The Texans are currently working with an average over/under line of 41.9 points this season. Their games have been averaging 41.3 points per game, resulting in an over/under record of 2-4.
In terms of offense, the Texans are at 22.5 points per game, ranking them 12th in the NFL. Defensively, the Texans are currently ranked 16th in tackles for loss and 15th in sacks. Their opponents have been putting up an average of 18.8 points per game against them and accumulating 354.0 yards per contest.
Going into their matchup vs. Houston, the Panthers are 4th in the NFC-South on an overall record of 0-6. This week, they are looking to pick up their first win at home, as they are 0-2 compared to 0-4 on the road. The Panthers’ current scoring margin stands at -12.3, which has them coming in with a 0-5-1 ATS record. The average over/under line for the Panthers this season is currently 43.2 points. So far, their games have averaged 49.7 points per game, leading to an over/under record of 3-3.
Regarding their offense, the Panthers have an average 18.7 points per game, which places them 21st in the NFL. Defensively, the Panthers come into the game allowing an average of 197.8 passing yards per game and 144.3 rushing yards. When it comes to sacks, Carolina ranks 10th among other defenses. Overall, they are giving up 31 points on 342.2 yards.
In spite of being 3 point underdogs, we anticipate the Panthers winning this one 19-16. According to our simulations, the Panthers boasts a 56% chance of winning vs. the Texans.
Carolina Panthers vs Houston Texans Betting Tips
- We like the Panthers on the moneyline (+130)
- The Panthers are also our pick on the spread at +3
- Our NFL model projects 35 points, and we suggest taking the under
Carolina Panthers Injury Report
- Ian Thomas – Calf (Out)
- Marquis Haynes Sr. – Back (Out)
- Frankie Luvu – Hip (Questionable)
- Miles Sanders – Shoulder (Questionable)
- Xavier Woods – Hamstring (Questionable)
- Henry Anderson – Foot (Out)
- Shaq Thompson – Leg (Out)
- Vonn Bell – Quadriceps (Questionable)
- Jaycee Horn – Hamstring (Out)
- Brady Christensen – Bicep (Out)
- Laviska Shenault Jr. – Ankle (Questionable)
- Giovanni Ricci – Shoulder (Out)
- Yetur Gross-Matos – Hamstring (Out)
- Jeremy Chinn – Quad (Out)
- Calvin Throckmorton – Calf (Questionable)
- Chandler Zavala – Neck (Questionable)
Houston Texans Injury Report
- Hassan Ridgeway – Calf (Out)
- Eric Murray – Knee (Out)
- Scott Quessenberry – Knee (Out)
- Kendrick Green – Knee (Out)
- Derek Stingley Jr. – Hamstring (Out)
- Kenyon Green – Shoulder (Out)
- Charlie Heck – Foot (Out)
- Tank Dell – Concussion (Questionable)
- Troy Hairston – Back (Out)
- Juice Scruggs – Leg (Out)
- DJ Scaife – Leg (Out)
- Jesse Matthews – Knee (Out)
- Kilian Zierer – Ankle (Out)
