The Denver Broncos (6-2) and the Carolina Panthers (3-4) meet Sunday for a Week 9 game at Bank of America Stadium in Charlotte, North Carolina. Kickoff is scheduled for 1 p.m. ET (CBS). Let's analyze NFL odds around the Broncos vs. Panthers odds and make our expert NFL picks and predictions for the best bets.
The Broncos have dominated the all-time series, leading 7-2, including a 24-10 victory in Super Bowl 50 on Feb. 7, 2016. Carolina's last win in the series came in a 23-10 victory in 2022 in Charlotte. Denver has won 5 of the past 6 meetings since 2012.
Denver posted an impressive 28-24 victory over the Kansas City Chiefs as a 1.5-point favorite as the Over (42.5) cashed last Sunday in Denver, and the Broncos have won and covered 4 in a row.
The Over has cashed in back-to-back games after the Under went 5-1 in the first 6 games. The Broncos offense has come alive for 29.0 points per game (PPG) in the past 2 games, while the defense has allowed 20.0 PPG in the span.
Carolina last played on Thursday Night Football in Week 8, falling 27-19 at the Green Bay Packers as a 3.5-point underdog as the Under (47.5) cashed. Carolina has lost consecutive games for the first time this season, and the Under is 4-2 in the past 6 outings.
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Broncos at Panthers odds
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- Moneyline (ML): Broncos -146 (bet $146 to win $100) | Panthers +124 (bet $100 to win $124)
- Against the spread (ATS): Broncos -2.5 (-120) | Panthers +2.5 (+100)
- Over/Under (O/U): 44.5 (O: -115 | U: -105)
Broncos at Panthers injuries
Broncos
- CB Kris Abrams-Draine (ankle) out
- WR Pat Bryant (ankle) questionable
- DL Eyioma Uwazurike (shoulder) out
- S Talanoa Hufanga (ankle) questionable
- S Brandon Jones (hamstring) out
- LB Dondrea Tillman (hip) questionable
Panthers
- OT Corey Bullock (quadriceps) questionable
- OT Brady Christensen (hamstring) questionable
- CB Will Lee III (hamstring) out
- OG Damien Lewis (knee) out
- LB Bobby Okereke (foot) out
- LB Jaelan Phillips (hamstring) out
- G Torricelli Simpkins III (ankle) questionable
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Broncos at Panthers picks and predictions
Prediction
Broncos 26, Panthers 22
Moneyline
The Broncos (-146) aren't a recommended play, paying up to avoid laying the little bit of points. If you like a favorite of 3 points or less, just laying the points, as taking the moneyline doesn't provide very much insurance.
PASS.
Against the spread
The BRONCOS -2.5 (-120) are worth playing lightly in this road game. Denver is just playing much better football lately, while Carolina has powered down a bit on offense after a hot start. It's like the bye threw the Panthers off, as Carolina was really rolling prior to the break in Week 6.
Denver is 3-1 straight up and ATS in 4 tries against NFC teams this season, while this is the first game against an AFC foe for Carolina.
Over/Under
OVER 44.5 (-115) is the lean, but don't get too carried away.
The Over has cashed in the past 2 games, and Denver's offense is what is really driving this play. That, and the Carolina defense struggling a little bit lately. The Panthers have allowed 26 or more points in 3 of the past 4 outings.
Best prop bet
Broncos WR PAT BRYANT 3+ ALT RECEPTIONS (+154).
The Broncos get Bryant back from a month-long absence due to an ankle injury. They'll be looking to get Bryant comfortable in game action early, and it shouldn't take much to get him to 3 catches. At this price, he is a tremendous value.
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