Carolina Panthers vs Las Vegas Raiders Prediction & Picks 9/22/2024

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Carolina Panthers vs Las Vegas Raiders Win Probabilities

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Carolina Panthers vs Las Vegas Raiders Betting Preview

The last time these two teams played was in Week 1 of 2020. That contest produced a high scoring shootout, as the Raiders pulled off the home win 34-30.

Carolina's biggest weakness has been their offense, ranking #32 in the league with a mere 259 yards per game. They've failed so much on offense in large part because of their passing attack, which checks in at #1-worst in football with 183 yards per game. And when a defense doesn't have to worry about the pass, they can key in on the run, which has led to just 3.51 yards per carry for the Panthers -- bottom 10 in the league. It's tough to succeed when you don't have much time to throw, as has been the case for Carolina. Their offensive line has ranked just #30 in pass protection. In terms of their defense, the Panthers have ranked #4 in the league in total yards allowed per game. Opposing offenses have passed for 169 yards per game through the air against them (#32 in football). On the ground, opposing ball-carriers have ranked #3 with 4.95 yards per carry. Carolina pass defense has been most effective in shutting down opposing running backs, holding them to 18 yards per game (#1-best). Carolina has been least effective in shutting down opposing tight ends, giving up 8.58 yards per target (#3-worst).

Las Vegas's primary disadvantage this season has been their rushing offense, which has ranked #28 in football with a low 3.72 yards per carry. When it comes to their defense, the Raiders check in at #18 in football when it comes to total yards allowed per game. Opposing air attacks have notched 215 yards per game against Las Vegas this year (#23 in football). Opposing ball-carriers have ranked #14 against them with 4.5 yards per ground attempt. This Raiders pass defense hits their peak effectiveness when it comes to defending opposing running backs, keeping them in check at just 27 yards per game (#9-best in the league). Las Vegas's defensive effectiveness bottoms out when it comes to defending opposing wide receivers, who have caught 68.4% of their passes, #4-highest in the league.

Carolina Panthers vs Las Vegas Raiders Prediction

Final Score: Carolina Panthers 19.35 vs Las Vegas Raiders 23.95

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