Panthers vs Cardinals Prediction and Preview - NFL Week 16, 2024
Last updated: Dec 22, 2024, 6:01PM | Published: Dec 16, 2024, 12:35AM
The Carolina Panthers will sqaure off with the favoured Arizona Cardinals in NFL Week 16 action at Bank of America Stadium on Monday, commencing at 5:00am AEDT.
This article features Stats Insider's prediction and tips for the Panthers vs Cardinals 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 Carolina vs Arizona NFL match-up 10,000 times.
Our independent predictive analytics model gives the Cardinals a 68% chance of beating the Panthers in Week 16 of the NFL season.
Panthers vs Cardinals: Odds
The latest Bet365 betting odds in Australia for Monday's NFL game at Bank of America Stadium are shown here:
- Head to Head: Panthers $3.05, Cardinals $1.40
- Line: Panthers +5.5 ($1.91), Cardinals -5.5 ($1.91)
- Total (Over/Under 47 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 Panthers at $3.05 and the Cardinals at $1.40.
The Panthers are listed as 5.5-point underdogs against the Cardinals, with odds of $1.91 available at Bet365.
For the favourite Cardinals (-5.5) to cover the line, Bet365 offers odds of $1.91.
The over/under for total points scored is set at 47 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 bookmakers have got it right and both the Panthers and the Cardinals have a 50% chance of covering the line.
The 47-point over/under is expected to is also considered an equal 50-50 chance of hitting.
Panthers vs Cardinals: Best Bets
- Head to Head: Carolina at $3.05 with Bet365
- Line: Cardinals -5.5 at $1.91 with Bet365
- Total Points: Under 47 at $1.91 with Bet365
While the Cardinals have a higher chance of winning the game, betting on the Panthers to win is our recommended option because of the edge found when comparing our data-led probabilities to the odds currently available.
Taking advantage of the edges seen on Stats Insider is crucial to being profitable in the long run.
Panthers vs Cardinals: Prediction
Stats Insider's predicted final score for Panthers vs Cardinals at Bank of America Stadium in Week 16 is the Cardinals winning 25-20.
This prediction is based on each team's average score from 10,000 game simulations.
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Panthers vs Cardinals: TD Scorer Tips
Who will score the first touchdown in Panthers vs Cardinals? The data is in.
According to Stats Insider, Arizona's James Conner is the most likely player to score the first touchdown in Panthers vs Cardinals.
Conner has a 14.6% chance of getting in for six first at Bank of America Stadium, while the Cardinals RB has a 57.2% chance of registering an anytime touchdown.
Scroll down for our complete list of first touchdown scorer and anytime touchdown scorer probabilities.
First Touchdown Scorer Tips
Panthers First TD Tips
- Chuba Hubbard: 11.6% probability
- Adam Thielen: 6.4% probability
- David Moore: 5.8% probability
- Jalen Coker: 5.5% probability
- Bryce Young: 4.6% probability
Cardinals First TD Tips
- James Conner: 14.6% probability
- Marvin Harrison: 9.8% probability
- Trey McBride: 9.2% probability
- Kyler Murray: 9.1% probability
- Michael Wilson: 4.9% probability
Anytime Touchdown Scorer Tips
Panthers Anytime TD Tips
- Chuba Hubbard: 49.3% probability
- Adam Thielen: 30.1% probability
- Jalen Coker: 27.2% probability
- David Moore: 27.1% probability
- Ja'Tavion Sanders: 23.1% probability
Cardinals Anytime TD Tips
- James Conner: 57.2% probability
- Marvin Harrison: 43.1% probability
- Kyler Murray: 40.4% probability
- Trey McBride: 39.9% probability
- Michael Wilson: 23.0% probability
Panthers-Cardinals Projected Player Stats
Of the starting quarterbacks, the Panthers' Bryce Young is projected for 189 passing yards. The Cardinals' Kyler Murray is expected to throw for 227 yards.
Panthers Starting QB
- Bryce Young: 189 projected passing yards
Cardinals Starting QB
- Kyler Murray: 227 projected passing yards
Panthers Rushing Yards
- Chuba Hubbard: 66 projected yards
- Bryce Young: 18 projected yards
- Mike Boone: 12 projected yards
Cardinals Rushing Yards
- James Conner: 73 projected yards
- Kyler Murray: 44 projected yards
- DeeJay Dallas: 20 projected yards
Panthers Receiving Yards
- Adam Thielen: 62 projected yards
- Jalen Coker: 47 projected yards
- David Moore: 44 projected yards
- Ja'Tavion Sanders: 29 projected yards
- Chuba Hubbard: 19 projected yards
Cardinals Receiving Yards
- Trey McBride: 70 projected yards
- Marvin Harrison: 57 projected yards
- Michael Wilson: 34 projected yards
- James Conner: 21 projected yards
- Elijah Higgins: 19 projected yards
Our model updates regularly, so refresh this article for the latest betting analysis before the Carolina vs Arizona match-up.
As always, see our Best Bets for the best tips on every NFL game, as well as predictions for a wide range of other sports.
Panthers vs Cardinals: Week 16 Essential Details
The NFL Week 16 match-up between the Panthers and Cardinals at Bank of America Stadium is scheduled to start at 5:00am AEDT on Monday.
- Teams: Carolina Panthers vs Arizona Cardinals
- Date: Monday 23 December 2024
- Time: 5:00am AEDT
- Venue: Bank of America Stadium
All dates and times mentioned in this article are in Australian Eastern Daylight Time (AEDT), unless otherwise stated.
Conclusion
Our Carolina vs Arizona predictions have been made thanks to 10,000 data-driven simulations of the game, carefully curated by our team of skilled data scientists and analysts. We use the latest in predictive analytics technology and machine learning to ensure our NFL tips are trustworthy and reliable, so that you can make informed decisions with confidence.
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