- The Panthers are -3 point favorites vs the Lions
- Total (Over/Under): 36.5 points
- Watch the game on CBS
The Detroit Lions visit Bank of America Stadium to take on the Carolina Panthers on Aug. 25. Kickoff is scheduled for 8:00pm EDT in Charlotte.
The Panthers are betting favorites in this preseason matchup, with the spread sitting at -3 (-110).
The Lions vs. Panthers Over/Under is 36.5 total points for the game.
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Lions vs. Panthers Odds, Spread, Over/Under
| Spread | Total (O/U) | Moneyline | |
| Lions | +3 -110 | 36.5 -110 | +140 |
| Panthers | -3 -110 | 36.5 -110 | -165 |
Lions vs. Panthers Prediction
Based on recent trends, the winning team model predicts the Panthers will win this preseason game with 73.6% confidence.
Lions vs Panthers Spread Prediction
Based on recent against-the-spread trends, the model predicts the Panthers will cover the spread with 51.5% confidence.
Both predictions factor in up-to-date player injuries for both the Lions and Panthers, plus offensive & defensive matchups, recent games and key player performances this season.
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Best Lions Player Prop Bets Today
We’ve highlighted some favorite NFL player prop bets for Lions players this preseason game, looking at profitable historical betting trends:
- Jared Goff has hit the Interceptions Under in his last 9 games (+9.20 Units / 74% ROI)
- Kalif Raymond has hit the Receiving Yards Over in 8 of his last 9 games (+7.05 Units / 71% ROI)
- Jared Goff has hit the TD Passes Under in 7 of his last 8 away games (+5.55 Units / 42% ROI)
- Kalif Raymond has hit the Longest Reception Over in his last 5 away games (+5.00 Units / 83% ROI)
- Jared Goff has hit the Pass Attempts Over in 6 of his last 7 games (+5.00 Units / 64% ROI)
Best Panthers Player Prop Best Bets Today
And here are some top NFL player prop bets for Panthers players for this preseason matchup, looking at profitable historical betting trends:
- Ian Thomas has hit the Longest Reception Under in his last 4 games (+4.00 Units / 78% ROI)
- Terrace Marshall Jr. has hit the Receiving Yards Over in 7 of his last 10 games (+3.70 Units / 33% ROI)
- Terrace Marshall Jr. has hit the Longest Reception Over in 7 of his last 10 games (+3.55 Units / 31% ROI)
- Ian Thomas has hit the Receiving Yards Over in his last 3 games (+3.00 Units / 90% ROI)
- Shi Smith has hit the Longest Reception Under in his last 3 games (+3.00 Units / 82% ROI)
Panthers Best Bets:
- The Carolina Panthers have hit the 4Q Game Total Over in 7 of their last 9 games at home (+5.95 Units / 59% ROI)
- The Carolina Panthers have hit the 2H Game Total Over in 7 of their last 9 games at home (+5.85 Units / 58% ROI)
- The Carolina Panthers have covered the 3Q Spread in 11 of their last 16 games (+5.40 Units / 27% ROI)
- The Carolina Panthers have hit the 2Q Moneyline in 5 of their last 8 games at home (+5.15 Units / 60% ROI)
- The Carolina Panthers have covered the 2H Spread in 8 of their last 11 games (+4.65 Units / 39% ROI)
Lions Against the Spread (ATS) Record
Against the spread this NFL preseason, the Lions went 1-0 (+1 Units / 90.91% ROI).
- Lions are 1-0 when betting on the Moneyline for +1.05 Units / 105% ROI
- Lions are 1-0 when betting the Over for +1 Units / 90.91% ROI
- Lions are 0-1 when betting the Under for -1.1 Units / ROI
Panthers Against the Spread (ATS) Record
Against the spread this NFL preseason, the Panthers went 1-1 (-0.05 Units / -2.38% ROI).
- Panthers are 0-2 when betting on the Moneyline for -2.5 Units / -100% ROI
- Panthers are 1-1 when betting the Over for -0.1 Units / -4.55% ROI
- Panthers are 1-1 when betting the Under for -0.1 Units / -4.55% ROI
Detroit Lions: Keys to the Game vs. the Carolina Panthers
The Lions were winless (0-4) when committing 2 or more turnovers in the 2022 season — tied for worst in NFL; League Avg: .296.
The Lions were undefeated (6-0) when allowing less than 22 points in the 2022 season — tied for best in NFL; League Avg: .713.
The Lions were 1-7 (.125) when committing 1 or more turnovers in the 2022 season — worst in NFL; League Avg: .403.
The Lions are winless (0-5) when having a TO margin of -2 or worse since the 2021 season — tied for worst in NFL; League Avg: .123.
Carolina Panthers: Keys to the Game vs. the Detroit Lions
The Panthers are winless (0-4) after a loss as favorites since the 2021 season — tied for worst in NFL; League Avg: .630.
The Panthers were 1-9 (.100) when making less than 3 explosive runs in a game in the 2022 season — 2nd-worst in NFL; League Avg: .429.
The Panthers were winless (0-4) vs top 10 run defenses in the 2022 season — tied for worst in NFL; League Avg: .438.
The Panthers are 1-14 (.067) when rushing for less than 100 yards since the 2021 season — 2nd-worst in NFL; League Avg: .335.
Additional Matchup Notes for Detroit Lions vs. Carolina Panthers
The Panthers rushed the ball on 61.3% of plays from scrimmage in the red zone last season — fourth-highest in NFL. The Lions have allowed 19 rushing touchdowns in the Red Zone last season — tied for third-most in NFL.
The Panthers rushed the ball on 48.8% of plays from scrimmage last season — third-highest in NFL. The Lions allowed 5.4 yards per carry last season — tied for second-worst in NFL.
Panthers WRs gained 2,152 yards on 152 receptions (14.2 YPR) last season — second-best in NFL. The Lions allowed 14.2 Yards Per Reception to WRs last season — third-worst in NFL.
The Lions scored on 40% of their drives in the fourth quarter last season — fifth-best in NFL. The Panthers defense allowed scores on 43.5% of opponent drives in the 4th quarter last season — worst in NFL.
The Lions ran 22.6% offensive plays in the red zone in the last 4 weeks of the regular season — best in NFL. Panthers allowed their opponent to run 17.8% of plays in the red zone in the last 4 weeks of the regular season — fifth-worst in NFL.
The Lions threw for 1,094 passing yards in 4 games (273.5 YPG) in the last 4 weeks of the regular season — fourth-best in NFL. The Panthers allowed 269.2 passing yards per game in the last 4 weeks of the regular season — second-worst in NFL.
Detroit Lions Offense: Important Stats
The Lions went three and out on 4% of their drives in the 4th quarter in the 2022 season — best in NFL; League Avg: 17%.
The Lions ran 62% of their plays in their opponent’s territory in the 4th quarter in the 2022 season — 2nd-best in NFL; League Avg: 49%.
The Lions have started 66 drives inside their own 20 yard line since the 2021 season — fewest in NFL.
The Lions have gone three and out on 6% of their drives in the 4th quarter since the 2021 season — best in NFL; League Avg: 15%.
Carolina Panthers Offense: Important Stats
The Panthers had a third down conversion rate of 30% in the 2022 season — 3rd-worst in NFL; League Avg: 39%.
The Panthers have converted first downs on just 35 of 212 plays (17%) on 3rd and long since the 2021 season — worst in NFL; League Avg: 25%.
The Panthers ran successful plays on 33% of pass attempts in the 3rd quarter in the 2022 season — worst in NFL; League Avg: 46%.
The Panthers have run successful plays on 35% of pass attempts in the 3rd quarter since the 2021 season — worst in NFL; League Avg: 46%.
Detroit Lions Defense: Important Stats
The Lions defense allowed 8.4 yards from scrimmage per touch (6,935 yards / 830 touches) in the 2022 season — worst in NFL; League Avg: 7.3.
Offenses facing the Lions targeted RBs 11% of the time (62 Pass Attempts/559 plays) in the 2022 season — lowest in NFL; League Avg: 18%.
The Lions defense allowed first downs on 50% of rush attempts on 3rd and long in the 2022 season — 2nd-worst in NFL; League Avg: 25%.
The Lions defense has allowed 12.4 yards per completion (8,807 yards/712 completions) since the 2021 season — worst in NFL; League Avg: 11.0.
Carolina Panthers Defense: Important Stats
The Panthers defense allowed scores on 15% of opponent drives in the 1st quarter in the 2022 season — best in NFL; League Avg: 29%.
The Panthers defense has allowed scores on 16% of opponent drives in the 1st quarter since the 2021 season — best in NFL; League Avg: 28%.
The Panthers defense had no interceptions and 7 TD passes allowed in the last 4 weeks of the regular season — tied for worst in NFL; League Avg: 1.5.
The Panthers defense had no interceptions (134 pass attempts) in the last 4 weeks of the regular season — tied for worst in NFL; League Avg: 35.4.
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