Carolina Panthers (3-10) vs Dallas Cowboys (5-8)
Game Info: Sunday, December 15, 2024 at 1:00 pm (Bank of America Stadium)
The Line: Betting Odds: Carolina Panthers -2.5 / Dallas Cowboys +2.5 — Over/Under: 43.5
In this article, we will formulate a Dallas Cowboys vs Carolina Panthers prediction for this NFL game on Sunday, December 15th at Bank of America Stadium in Charlotte, North Carolina. Let’s take a look at the prediction for this week 15 matchup.
Dallas Cowboys Betting Preview
The Dallas Cowboys are 5-8 this year after they lost to Cincinnati by a score of 27-20 last week. Dallas led 20-17 in the fourth quarter, but they allowed the last 10 points in the game for the loss. The Cowboys were outgained by a total of 433-322, lost the turnover battle 2-1, and went 4-10 on third down in the game. Cooper Rush threw for 183 yards, two touchdowns, and one interception, while Rico Dowdle rushed for 131 yards on 18 carries.
Prior to that loss, the Cowboys defeated the Giants by a score of 27-20 and the Commanders by a score of 34-26. The Dallas offense has scored 20.6 points per game with 231.4 passing yards and 91.2 rushing yards per game, while the defense has allowed 28.2 points per game this season. Cooper Rush has completed 59.3% of his passes for 1,191 yards, seven touchdowns, and three interceptions, while CeeDee Lamb has caught 85 passes for 973 yards and five scores.
Carolina Panthers Betting Preview
The Carolina Panthers are 3-10 this season after they lost to Philadelphia by a score of 22-16 in their last game. Carolina led 16-14 in the third quarter, but they trailed 22-16 late in the fourth quarter when they dropped a touchdown pass in the loss. The Panthers outgained Philadelphia by a total of 302-292, lost the turnover battle 1-0, and went 7-16 on third down in the game. Bryce Young threw for 191 yards, one touchdown, and one interception, while Chuba Hubbard rushed for 102 yards on nine carries.
Prior to that loss, the Panthers lost to Tampa Bay by a score of 26-23 and Kansas City by a score of 30-27. The Carolina offense has scored 17.9 points per game with 186.8 passing yards and 106.2 rushing yards per game, while the defense has allowed 29.8 points per game this season. Bryce Young has completed 59% of his passes for 1,572 yards, seven touchdowns, and seven interceptions, while Chuba Hubbard has rushed for 1,011 yards and eight touchdowns this year.
Why the Panthers will beat the Cowboys
- The Cowboys have lost four of their last five Sunday games.
- The favorites have won seven of the Cowboys’ last eight games.
- The Panthers have covered the spread in seven of their last eight December games against NFC opponents.
- The Cowboys have failed to cover the spread in each of their last four games in December.
- The Panthers have won the first half in six of their last seven December games against NFC East opponents.
- The Panthers have won the first quarter in six of their last seven December games against NFC East opponents.
Total Points Facts
- Each of the Cowboys’ last six games in December has gone UNDER the total points line.
- Each of the Panthers’ last five games at Bank of America Stadium has gone OVER the total points line.
- Six of the last eight Sunday games at Bank of America Stadium have gone OVER the total points line.
Carolina Panthers Player Prop Facts
- Adam Thielen has scored at least one touchdown in five of his last six appearances with his team a favorite on the East Coast.
- Tommy Tremble has recorded 18+ receiving yards in each of the Panthers’ last seven December games at Bank of America Stadium.
- Chuba Hubbard has recorded 56+ rushing yards in 10 of the Panthers’ last 11 games following a road loss.
- Chuba Hubbard has recorded 65+ rushing and receiving yards in 10 of the Panthers’ last 11 games following a road loss.
- Chuba Hubbard has scored the last touchdown in three of the Panthers’ last four Sunday games played on the East Coast.
- Andy Dalton has thrown two or more touchdowns in each of his last four December home appearances against NFC opponents.
- Andy Dalton has recorded 25+ completions in three of his four previous appearances at Bank of America Stadium.
- Heading into Week 15, Shy Tuttle ranks T2nd in the league for fumbles recovered (2) this season.
Dallas Cowboys Player Prop Facts
- Brandin Cooks has scored the last touchdown in three of his last four December appearances with his team as a road underdog.
- CeeDee Lamb has scored the first touchdown in each of the Cowboys’ last three December games.
- CeeDee Lamb has scored a touchdown in each of the Cowboys’ last five December games.
- Brandin Cooks has recorded 37+ receiving yards in each of his last seven road appearances against NFC South opponents.
- Ezekiel Elliott has recorded 27+ rushing yards in each of his 16 previous December road appearances.
- Ezekiel Elliott has recorded 37+ rushing and receiving yards in each of his 16 previous December road appearances.
- Heading into Week 15, KaVontae Turpin ranks 1st in the NFL in kick return yards (762) this season.
Matchup/League Facts
- Heading into Week 15, the Panthers rank 32nd in the NFL in Q2 opponent points per game (11.4) this season.
- Heading into Week 15, the Panthers rank 32nd in the NFL in H1 opponent points per game (17.8) this season.
- Heading into Week 15, the Cowboys are the only team in the NFL to record a Kickoff Return Touchdown and a Punt Return Touchdown this season.
- Heading into Week 15, the Cowboys rank 32nd in the NFL in Q1 opponent points per game (7.1) this season.
Dallas Cowboys vs Carolina Panthers Prediction
Carolina comes into this game trying to snap a three-game losing streak, but they have played pretty well over their last five games. The Panthers fought very hard against the Eagles, Buccaneers, and Chiefs, as they were only a few plays away from winning all three of those games. Dallas has won two of their last three games and had a great chance to beat Cincinnati last week, but they touched a blocked punt beyond the line of scrimmage and ended up losing because of it. I do think the Dallas offense will be able to generate points against this Carolina defense, but I like Young and the Panthers to make a few more plays. Take Carolina at home.