Carolina Panthers vs Minnesota Vikings Preview
This week 4 NFL showdown between the Vikings and Panthers can be found on FOX at 1:00 (10/1/23). The game will be held at Bank of America Stadium in Charlotte (NC).
The Vikings head into the game as the 4.5 point favorite to pick up the win. I handicapped this game for you, keep reading to get my analysis of this matchup. Check out BetCoco for Carolina Panthers – Minnesota Vikings odds
Carolina Panthers vs Minnesota Vikings Head-to-Head and Key Stats
The last ten head-to-head matchups between then Vikings and Panthers have gone in favor of the Vikings, putting together a record of 7-3. In the last five head to head games between the Vikings and Panthers, the average combined point total is 48 points per game. The over/under record in these matchups is 4-1.
- Across the Vikings last five road games, the team averaged 26 points per game while allowing 30. Their record vs the spread in these contests was 2-2-1, while going 2-3 straight-up.
- Across their three previous home games, Carolina has an ATS mark of 1-2. Their straight up record in these matchups was 1-2 while averaging 15 points per game.
- In their last ten games as the betting underdog, the Panthers have a straight up record of 5-5 and an ATS mark of 6-3-1.
- Going back to their last ten games as the favorite, the Vikings have a straight up record of 8-2. But, their mark vs the spread was just 5-4-1.
Carolina Panthers vs Minnesota Vikings Prediction
In three games, the Vikings have a 0-3 record. This has them situated 3rd in the NFC-North and 15th in the NFC. With a scoring margin of -4.3, the Vikings’ have achieved an ATS record of 0-2-1 so far. Coming in with an over/under record of 1-2, the Vikings have an average margin of +1.5 vs. their over/under lines. So far, their games have averaged 50.3 points per game.
Offensively, the Vikings have an average of 23 points per game, which is 14th in the NFL. Defensively, the Vikings are currently ranked 14th in tackles for loss and 8th in sacks. Their opponents have been putting up an average of 27.3 points per game against them and accumulating 382.3 yards per contest.
In their game against the Vikings, the Panthers will aim to improve their 0-3 record. This positions them 4th in the NFC-South and 14th in the NFC. The Panthers have put together a record of 0-2-1 against the spread. This mark has come on an average scoring margin of -9. With an over/under record of 1-2, the Panthers come in with an average margin of +4.2 relative to their over/under lines. Their games have consistently averaged 45 points per game.
On the offensive side of the ball, the Panthers currently hold an average of 18 points per game, which places them at 20th in the NFL. With a matchup against the Vikings’ offense, the Panthers defense has allowed an average of 27 points per game so far. They currently are 9th in quarterback hits and are allowing 329.0 yards per contest.
The Vikings enter this game as 4.5-point favorites and in our projections and we anticipate them winning by a score of 21-19. In terms of win probabilities, our analytics suggests that the Minnesota team has a 51% chance of prevailing over the Panthers.
Carolina Panthers vs Minnesota Vikings Betting Tips
- Take the Vikings on the moneyline
- On the spread, we like Panthers (+4.5)
- Our NFL model projects 40 points, and we suggest taking the under
Carolina Panthers Injury Report
- Shaq Thompson – Leg (Out)
- Henry Anderson – Foot (Out)
- Xavier Woods – Hamstring (Questionable)
- Austin Corbett – Knee (Out)
- Marquis Haynes Sr. – Back (Out)
- Frankie Luvu – Hip (Questionable)
- Stephen Sullivan – Hip (Out)
- Jonathan Mingo – Concussion (Questionable)
- Jaycee Horn – Hamstring (Out)
- Brady Christensen – Bicep (Out)
- Taylor Moton – Ankle (Probable)
- Miles Sanders – Groin (Questionable)
- CJ Henderson – Ankle (Probable)
- LaBryan Ray – Finger (Probable)
- Chandler Zavala – Calf (Questionable)
- DJ Chark Jr. – Hamstring (Questionable)
Minnesota Vikings Injury Report
- Chris Reed – Lower Leg (Out)
- Marcus Davenport – Ankle (Questionable)
- Garrett Bradbury – Back (Questionable)
- Olisaemeka Udoh – Quad (Out)
- Kene Nwangwu – Back (Out)
- James Lynch – Knee (Out)
- Josh Metellus – Shoulder (Questionable)
- Jalen Nailor – Hamstring (Out)
- Malik Knowles – Undisclosed (Out)
- Byron Murphy Jr. – Hip (Questionable)
- Pat Jones II – Knee (Probable)
- Lewis Cine – Hamstring (Questionable)
