Falcons vs Panthers Prediction and Preview - NFL Week 18, 2025
Last updated: Jan 5, 2025, 6:00PM | Published: Dec 31, 2024, 1:51AM
The Atlanta Falcons will sqaure off with the Carolina Panthers in NFL Week 18 action at Mercedes-Benz Stadium on Monday, commencing at 5:00am AEDT.
This article features Stats Insider's best betting tips for the Falcons vs Panthers game, as well as the latest betting odds and touchdown scorer tips.
Who Will Win?
Based on advanced computer power and data, Stats Insider has simulated the result of Monday's Atlanta vs Carolina NFL match-up 10,000 times.
Our proven predictive analytics model gives the Falcons a 73% chance of beating the Panthers in Week 18 of the NFL season.
Falcons vs Panthers: Odds
The current Bet365 betting odds in Australia for Monday's NFL game at Mercedes-Benz Stadium are shown below:
- Head to Head: Falcons $1.26, Panthers $4.10
- Line: Falcons -8 ($1.91), Panthers +8 ($1.91)
- Total (Over/Under 48.5 Points): Over $1.91, Under $1.91
Odds are correct at the time of publication and subject to change.
Looking at the latest head-to-head odds, Bet365 currently has the Falcons at $1.26 and the Panthers at $4.10.
The Falcons are listed as 8-point favourites against the Panthers, with odds of $1.91 available at Bet365.
For the underdog Panthers (+8) to cover the line, Bet365 offers odds of $1.91.
The over/under for total points scored is set at 48.5 with Bet365, which has odds of $1.91 for the over and $1.91 for the under.
According to Stats Insider's analytics model, the Panthers (+8) are predicted to cover the line 58% of the time, while the 48.5-point over/under is expected to stay under 55% of the time.
Falcons vs Panthers: Best Bets
- Head to Head: Carolina at $4.10 with Bet365
- Line: Panthers +8 at $1.91 with Bet365
- Total Points: Under 48.5 at $1.91 with Bet365
Our Falcons vs Panthers predictions are based on world-class modelling and gambling experience to help you place better bets with your chosen online bookie.
While the Falcons have a higher chance of winning the game, betting on the Panthers to win is our recommended option due to the 2.3% edge found when comparing our data-driven probabilities to the odds currently available.
Making use of the edges seen on Stats Insider is one of the keys to being a profitable sports bettor in the long run.
Falcons vs Panthers: Prediction
Stats Insider's predicted final score for Falcons vs Panthers at Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Week 18 is the Falcons winning 27-20.
This prediction is based on each team's average score following 10,000 game simulations.
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Falcons vs Panthers: TD Scorer Tips
Who will score an anytime touchdown in Falcons vs Panthers? The latest data is in.
According to Stats Insider, Atlanta's Bijan Robinson is the most likely player to score the first touchdown in Falcons vs Panthers.
Robinson has a 19.0% chance of scoring the first TD at Mercedes-Benz Stadium, while the Falcons RB has a 70.0% chance of scoring an anytime touchdown.
Scroll down for our complete list of first touchdown scorer and anytime touchdown scorer probabilities.
First Touchdown Scorer Tips
Falcons First TD Tips
- Bijan Robinson: 19.0% probability
- Drake London: 10.1% probability
- Kyle Pitts: 7.1% probability
- Tyler Allgeier: 5.7% probability
- Ray-Ray McCloud: 5.6% probability
Panthers First TD Tips
- Adam Thielen: 7.8% probability
- Miles Sanders: 6.6% probability
- Jalen Coker: 5.1% probability
- Bryce Young: 4.3% probability
- Ja'Tavion Sanders: 4.1% probability
Anytime Touchdown Scorer Tips
Falcons Anytime TD Tips
- Bijan Robinson: 70.0% probability
- Drake London: 43.7% probability
- Kyle Pitts: 33.7% probability
- Tyler Allgeier: 28.7% probability
- Ray-Ray McCloud: 26.8% probability
Panthers Anytime TD Tips
- Adam Thielen: 36.3% probability
- Miles Sanders: 31.9% probability
- Jalen Coker: 25.6% probability
- Bryce Young: 22.2% probability
- Tommy Tremble: 20.9% probability
Falcons-Panthers Projected Player Stats
Of the starting quarterbacks, the Falcons' Michael Penix is projected for 228 passing yards. The Panthers' Bryce Young is expected to throw for 189 yards.
Falcons Starting QB
- Michael Penix: 228 projected passing yards
Panthers Starting QB
- Bryce Young: 189 projected passing yards
Falcons Rushing Yards
- Bijan Robinson: 102 projected yards
- Tyler Allgeier: 33 projected yards
- Michael Penix: 15 projected yards
Panthers Rushing Yards
- Miles Sanders: 49 projected yards
- Raheem Blackshear: 33 projected yards
- Bryce Young: 18 projected yards
Falcons Receiving Yards
- Drake London: 87 projected yards
- Kyle Pitts: 37 projected yards
- KhaDarel Hodge: 37 projected yards
- Ray-Ray McCloud: 30 projected yards
- Bijan Robinson: 26 projected yards
Panthers Receiving Yards
- Adam Thielen: 62 projected yards
- Jalen Coker: 45 projected yards
- Xavier Legette: 44 projected yards
- Tommy Tremble: 23 projected yards
- Ja'Tavion Sanders: 23 projected yards
Our model updates regularly, so keep checking this article for the latest betting predictions before the Atlanta vs Carolina game.
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Falcons vs Panthers: Week 18 Essential Details
The NFL Week 18 match-up between the Falcons and Panthers at Mercedes-Benz Stadium is scheduled to commence at 5:00am AEDT on Monday.
- Teams: Atlanta Falcons vs Carolina Panthers
- Date: Monday 6 January 2025
- Time: 5:00am AEDT
- Venue: Mercedes-Benz Stadium
All dates and times in this article are in Australian Eastern Daylight Time (AEDT), unless otherwise stated.
Conclusion
Our Atlanta vs Carolina predictions are based on 10,000 data-driven simulations of the game, carefully curated by our team of experienced data scientists and analysts. We use cutting-edge technology and machine learning to ensure our NFL tips are accurate and reliable, giving you the confidence to make informed decisions.
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