NFL : Dallas Cowboys vs Carolina Panthers Odds & Prediction

Game Info: December 15, 2024 1:00PM EST @ Bank of America Stadium

Thus far, the Cowboys have displayed bright flashes of brilliance in a somewhat tumultuous season, with outstanding wins and disappointing losses. The Panthers have given in to the challenges this season but have remained competitive in their recent games, mostly just keeping penny-pinched budget realities within reach of some tough competition. Both of these teams will be highly motivated to prove their case, as Dallas moves forward into the playoffs and Carolina tries to turn things around. This matchup looks to be a brawl of two determined teams.

Betting Odds and Info

These are the latest odds as of writing:

Moneyline: Cowboys 2.35 , Panthers 1.64

Spread: Cowboys +2.5 , Panthers -2.5

Over/Under: 43

Team Recent Performance

Dallas Cowboys

On December 10, they won’t reach 20-27 at Cincinnati, slipping on the +4.5 spread and the total bet on under 50.5. On November 29, they defeated the Giants by 27-20, covering the -4.5 spread and betting at the over on 39.5. Victory November 25 against Washington – 34-26, well above the +10.5 and over 44.5 mark. November 19 was not a good day, losing very badly at 10-34 to the hands of Houston; they failed to hit on a +7 but went over on 41.5. Finally, on November 11, 2006, they lost to Philadelphia 6-34, not scoring enough points to cover that +7 spread again, with less than 45 total points on the board. Such inconsistency can be seen more with a stronger turnaround towards very weak opponents.

Carolina Panthers

They lost to Philadelphia 16-22 on December 9, but they did cover the +14 spread with the total going under 44.5. A week prior, they lost a close one to Tampa Bay 23-26 but managed to cover the +6.5 spread with the total going over 46. On November 25, they let Kansas City go just a little bit over in a 30-27 loss, but covered that +10.5 and went over 43 as well. They beat the Giants on November 10, 20-17, but it was still close enough to cover that +6.5 and stay under 40 total. New Orleans edged them on November 4, 23-22, covering the +7 spread and hitting the over at 43. This trend shows performance against the spread and constant action in such close, high-scoring games.

Team Head-to-Head Matchup

Given the 7-3 record of the Dallas Cowboys and the 3-7 record of the Carolina Panthers, the two teams present very different appearances when head-to-head comparisons are made. Dallas has been stronger overall in regards to spread (6-4) by comparison to Carolina’s 4-6 coverage, while both teams split evenly on averages with 5-5 on the over/under. On offense, Dallas is scoring and bringing in 22.00 points per game, as opposed to 18.40 average per game by Carolina, more efficient in offensive output. In the run game, Dallas leads significantly with 136.40 rushing yards per game versus Carolina’s 100.70. Passing-wise averaged 33.60 attempts with a 64.88% completion rate, thus gaining 200.00 yards per game, while Carolina posted 31.00 attempts, with 58.71% completion rate and 186.30 passing yards. Dallas leads Carolina in total yards (336.4 to 287) and also to turnovers per game (1.10 to 1.60).

Team Injuries

Dallas Cowboys

Questionable to play are Eddy Pineiro (K, knee), Josey Jewell (LB, hamstring), Caleb Farley (CB, shoulder), Amare Barno (OLB, knee), and DJ Johnson (OLB, ankle). Out for the game are Nick Scott (S, hamstring), Miles Sanders (RB, ankle), and Dominique Dafney (TE, unknown). Jammie Robinson (S, knee) is doubtful.

Carolina Panthers

Zack Martin (G, ankle) is out, while Nick Vigil (LB, foot) and Trevon Diggs (CB, groin) are questionable. Markquese Bell (S, shoulder), Juanyeh Thomas (S, knee), and John Stephens (TE, knee) are all out due to shoulder and knee injuries. Tyler Guyton (OL, ankle) is also questionable.

SPORTBOOK.AG’s Prediction

The Carolina Panthers will win but the Dallas Cowboys will cover the spread with the total staying under 43.

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