Panthers vs Chargers Prediction and Preview - NFL Week 2, 2024
Last updated: Sep 15, 2024, 5:01PM | Published: Sep 8, 2024, 5:01PM
The Carolina Panthers will sqaure off with the favoured Los Angeles Chargers in NFL Week 2 action at Bank of America Stadium on Monday, commencing at 3:00am AEST.
This article features Stats Insider's prediction and tips for the Panthers vs Chargers game, as well as the latest betting odds and touchdown scorer tips.
Who Will Win?
Utilising trusted machine learning and data, Stats Insider has simulated the outcome of Monday's Carolina vs LA Chargers NFL game 10,000 times.
Our independent predictive analytics model gives the Chargers a 69% chance of winning against the Panthers in Week 2 of the NFL season.
Panthers vs Chargers: Odds
The latest Bet365 betting odds in Australia for Monday's NFL game at Bank of America Stadium are shown below:
- Head to Head: Panthers $2.85, Chargers $1.44
- Line: Panthers +4.5 ($1.91), Chargers -4.5 ($1.91)
- Total (Over/Under 38.5 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 Panthers at $2.85 and the Chargers at $1.44.
The Panthers are listed as 4.5-point underdogs against the Chargers, with odds of $1.91 available at Bet365.
For the favourite Chargers (-4.5) to cover the line, Bet365 offers odds of $1.91.
The over/under for total points scored is set at 38.5 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 bookmakers have got it right and both the Panthers and the Chargers have a 50% chance of covering the line.
The 38.5-point over/under is expected to go over 52% of the time.
Panthers vs Chargers: Betting Tips
- Head to Head: LA Chargers at $1.44 with Bet365
- Line: Chargers -4.5 at $1.91 with Bet365
- Total Points: Over 38.5 at $1.91 with Bet365
Panthers vs Chargers: Prediction
Stats Insider's predicted final score for Panthers vs Chargers at Bank of America Stadium in Week 2 is the Chargers winning 22-17.
This prediction is based on each team's average score following 10,000 game simulations.
Stats Insider provides full betting coverage of the Carolina vs LA Chargers game in Week 2, including data-driven predictions and expert tips.
Panthers vs Chargers: TD Scorer Tips
Who will score the first touchdown in Panthers vs Chargers? The data is in.
According to Stats Insider, Los Angeles' J.K. Dobbins is the most likely player to score the first touchdown in Panthers vs Chargers.
Dobbins has an 11.2% chance of scoring the first TD at Bank of America Stadium, while the Chargers RB has a 41.3% 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
Panthers First TD Tips
- Chuba Hubbard: 8.5% probability
- Adam Thielen: 5.5% probability
- Diontae Johnson: 5.4% probability
- Xavier Legette: 5.2% probability
- Miles Sanders: 4.0% probability
Chargers First TD Tips
- J.K. Dobbins: 11.2% probability
- Joshua Palmer: 8.5% probability
- Ladd McConkey: 8.4% probability
- Gus Edwards: 7.3% probability
- Justin Herbert: 6.1% probability
Anytime Touchdown Scorer Tips
Panthers Anytime TD Tips
- Chuba Hubbard: 32.5% probability
- Diontae Johnson: 22.7% probability
- Adam Thielen: 22.0% probability
- Xavier Legette: 21.2% probability
- Miles Sanders: 17.2% probability
Chargers Anytime TD Tips
- J.K. Dobbins: 41.3% probability
- Joshua Palmer: 32.6% probability
- Ladd McConkey: 30.4% probability
- Gus Edwards: 29.3% probability
- Justin Herbert: 23.0% probability
Panthers-Chargers Projected Player Stats
Of the starting quarterbacks, the Panthers' Bryce Young is projected for 172 passing yards. The Chargers' Justin Herbert is expected to throw for 217 yards.
Panthers Starting QB
- Bryce Young: 172 projected passing yards
Chargers Starting QB
- Justin Herbert: 217 projected passing yards
Panthers Rushing Yards
- Chuba Hubbard: 40 projected yards
- Miles Sanders: 33 projected yards
- Bryce Young: 17 projected yards
Chargers Rushing Yards
- J.K. Dobbins: 65 projected yards
- Gus Edwards: 34 projected yards
- Justin Herbert: 14 projected yards
Panthers Receiving Yards
- Diontae Johnson: 49 projected yards
- Adam Thielen: 39 projected yards
- Xavier Legette: 35 projected yards
- Ja'Tavion Sanders: 25 projected yards
- Jonathan Mingo: 24 projected yards
Chargers Receiving Yards
- Ladd McConkey: 45 projected yards
- Joshua Palmer: 39 projected yards
- Quentin Johnston: 29 projected yards
- Hayden Hurst: 25 projected yards
- Gus Edwards: 13 projected yards
Our model updates frequently, so refresh this article for the latest betting predictions before the Carolina vs LA Chargers game.
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Panthers vs Chargers: Week 2 Essential Details
The NFL Week 2 match-up between the Panthers and Chargers at Bank of America Stadium is scheduled to start at 3:00am AEST on Monday.
- Teams: Carolina Panthers vs Los Angeles Chargers
- Date: Monday 16 September 2024
- Time: 3:00am AEST
- Venue: Bank of America Stadium
All dates and times mentioned in this article are in Australian Eastern Standard Time (AEST), unless otherwise noted.
Conclusion
Our Carolina vs LA Chargers predictions have been made thanks to 10,000 data-driven simulations of the game, all 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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