Lions vs. Panthers Expert Picks for SNF: Sunday Night Football Predictions for Oct. 4
The Lions' secondary has struggled this season, while the Panthers will be down their top two corners, so our Lions vs. Panthers expert picks expect productivity from both offenses tonight on Sunday Night Football.
Kickoff from Bank of America Stadium in Charlotte, N.C., is set for 8:15 p.m. ET (NBC), with the Lions entering as a 3.5-point betting favorite.
π Lions vs. Panthers expert picks: Sunday Night Football
See all of our experts' NFL picks based on the latest NFL odds.
| Expert | Pick |
|---|---|
| Phil Wood | Over 51 (-108) |
| LJ Blut | Chuba Hubbard anytime TD scorer (-135) |
| Brenden Schaeffer | Bryce Young Over 246.5 passing yards (-114) |
Phil Wood's pick: Over 51 (-108)
The Lions have the third-highest-scoring offense in the NFL, but they also have the worst scoring defense. The Lions are allowing 31.7 points per game and have given up at least 24 points in every game.
Panthers quarterback Bryce Young is off to the best start of his career, and he currently leads the NFL in passing yards. There's no reason to expect him to slow down on Sunday when he faces the 32nd-ranked pass defense.
See Wood's full analysis in his Lions vs. Panthers prediction.
LJ Blut's pick: Chuba Hubbard anytime TD scorer (-135)
With the Panthers expected to keep Chuba Hubbard heavily involved throughout the game, his combination of volume, physical running style, and scoring opportunities makes him an appealing anytime touchdown candidate. Expect Carolina to lean on Hubbard in key situations.
See Blut's full analysis in his Lions vs. Panthers touchdown pick.
Brenden Schaeffer's pick: Bryce Young Over 246.5 passing yards (-114)
Young has looked legitimately good early in the season for the Panthers, and heβs about to face his most favorable matchup yet. The Lions have allowed an NFL-leading 299.3 passing yards per game to their opponents so far this season.
See Schaeffer's full analysis in his Lions vs. Panthers parlay pick.
π Live Lions vs. Panthers odds
π€ Lions vs. Panthers betting splits
Betting insights via BetMGM.
| Team / bet type | Odds | Bet % | Handle % |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lions | |||
| βͺ Moneyline | -210 | 68% | 93% |
| βͺ Spread | -3.5 | 73% | 80% |
| βͺ Total | o51 | 87% | 91% |
| Panthers | |||
| β« Moneyline | +170 | 32% | 7% |
| β« Spread | +3.5 | 28% | 20% |
| β« Total | u51 | 13% | 9% |
πΊ How to watch Lions vs. Panthers: Sunday Night Football
- Date: Sunday, Oct. 4
- Kickoff: 8:15 p.m. ET
- Location: Bank of America Stadium (Charlotte, N.C.)
- Streaming: NBC
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