The Redskins (-2) are set to welcome the Carolina Panthers to FedEx Field. This vital early afternoon game will start at 1:00 p.m. ET and fans can view the action live on FOX.
Week 6 Betting Preview: Carolina Panthers vs. Washington Redskins
Carolina is the road underdog in this NFC game and is currently being given 2 points. The Panthers are also receiving +110 moneyline odds while the Redskins are -130. On the surface it appears that this game may have some live betting possibilities.
The game’s opening line was -3, but it has moved since then.
The Panthers have gained 2.0 units so far and are 2-2 against the spread (ATS). The team has posted an O/U record of 3-1.
The Redskins are down 0.1 units this season. The team is 2-1 ATS and owns an O/U record of 1-2.
The Panthers are 3-1 straight up (SU) in 2018 while the Redskins are 2-2 SU.
The Panthers just pulled off a 33-31 victory over the Giants in Week 5 where Cam Newton completed 21-of-35 passes for 237 yards, two touchdowns and two interceptions. Christian McCaffrey (58 rushing yards on 17 attempts) mounted the ground attack in the win. McCaffrey (five receptions, 35 yards, one TD) and D.J. Moore (four catches, 49 yards) handled the receiving duties.
In Week 5, New Orleans knocked off this Washington team by a score of 43-19. The Redskins defensive secondary allowed the Saints to air it out for 363 yards and three touchdowns. Tre’Quan Smith had a good showing in the win, recording 111 yards and two touchdowns on three catches for New Orleans. For Washington, Alex Smith completed 23-of-39 passes for 275 yards and one interception. Chris Thompson really did it all in the loss. In addition to 17 rushing yards on eight attempts, Thompson also reeled in six catches for 45 yards.
When glancing at offensive play-calling, each of these squads has a similar run-pass ratio on the season. Carolina has run the ball on 48.4 percent of its offensive possessions while Washington has an overall rush percentage of 46.4. The Panthers have rushed for 154.0 yards/game and have four scores via handoffs this year. The Redskins are totaling 113.0 rushing yards per game and have five total rush TDs.
The Panthers offensive scheme has averaged 220.8 yards through the air overall and has seven passing TDs so far. The Redskins have produced 260.5 pass yards per contest and have four total pass scores.
Defensively, Carolina has allowed 95.0 rush yards and 294.3 pass yards per game. The Washington defense has allowed 240.0 yards per game to opposing passers and 92.5 yards per game to opposing runners. Both teams allow similar adjusted net yards per pass attempt (ANY/A) to opponents, as the Panthers have given up an ANY/A of 6.36 to opposing QBs, while the Redskins are yielding an ANY/A of 6.19.
Smith has completed 77-of-115 passes for 822 yards, two TDs and one INT. Smith’s adjusted net yards per pass attempt stands at 6.09 for the season and 6.68 over his past two games. In the other huddle, Newton is up to 733 passing yards this year, and has completed 70-of-106 attempts with five passing touchdowns and three interceptions. Newton has a 5.90 ANY/A, including 6.05 over the last two outings.
Carolina Panthers vs. Washington Redskins Free Prediction
SU Winner: Panthers, ATS Winner: Panthers
Team Betting Trends
- Each team defense has recorded nine sacks this year.
- Washington has lost three fumbles in 2018 while Carolina has let one get away.
- The Panthers offense has produced one pass play of 40 or more yards, while the Redskins have accounted for three such plays.
- The Carolina defense has allowed three pass plays of 40 or more yards, while Washington has given up two such plays.
- The Carolina offense has created three rushing plays of 20+ yards, while Washington has created two such runs.
- The Panthers defense has allowed five rushing plays of 20 or more yards, while the Redskins have given up zero such runs.
- Washington was the underdog by 2 points in its last outing and the Over/Under was set at 46.5. The over cashed and Washington failed to cover in the team’s 43-19 defeat to New Orleans.
- In its last three games, Washington is 2-1 ATS and the under cashed in two of those three.
- In its last three matches, Carolina is 1-2 ATS and the over cashed in each of those three.
- Carolina was favored by 7 points in its last game and the O/U was set at 43.5. The over cashed and Carolina did not cover in the 33-31 win over the Giants.
- Carolina has produced 5.21111111111111 yards per carry across its past three games and 4.8 over its last two.
- Washington has averaged 3.6 yards per carry over its last three outings and 3.9 over its last two.
