Minnesota Vikings vs Carolina Panthers Prediction, 10/1/2023 NFL Picks, Best Bets & Odds Week 4

Game: Minnesota Vikings vs Carolina Panthers

Date: Sunday, October 1, 2023

Location: Bank of America Stadium in Charlotte, NC

TV: FOX

Odds/Point Spread: Panthers (+2.5)

Total/Over-Under: 44

The Carolina Panthers (0-3) are hosting the Minnesota Vikings (0-3) at Bank of America Stadium on Sunday. Carolina opens this contest as 2.5-point dogs. The betting total comes in at 44.

The Minnesota Vikings step onto the field holding a record of 0-3 for this season. In their last game, the Vikings faced the Chargers and walked away from this one with a loss by a score of 28-24. Kirk Cousins went 32/50 with 367 yards passing and 3 TDs. He had a QB rate of 97.7 and ended the contest with 1 interception. Alexander Mattison led the offense in rushing for the Vikings with 20 carries for 93 yds (4.7 yds per carry). Justin Jefferson had an average of 21.3 yds per catch by accounting for 149 yds on 7 receptions. The Minnesota Vikings ran the rock 24 different times and totaled 130 yds, which earned them an average of 5.4 yards per carry. Once the final whistle blew, they ran 78 plays which gave them 475 yards. Minnesota gave up 41 completions on 48 tries for 445 yds, and a completion rate of 85.4%. When it came to stopping the run, the Vikings conceded 30 yards on 15 tries, which averages out to 2.0 yds per rush surrendered.

In terms of getting in the endzone, the Minnesota Vikings hold an average of 23.0 points per outing. As a team they average 66.3 yards in the run game ranking them 31st in the league. The Vikings have racked up 1,218 total yards for the year. Minnesota has a total of 49 1st downs, and they have been flagged for 14 infractions for 105 yds. They have given the ball to the opposition 9 times (2 interceptions and 7 fumbles). In terms of scoring, Minnesota has totaled 9 touchdowns via the pass and 0 rushing touchdowns.

When talking about yards through the air, the Vikings have conceded 785 yards which ranks them 26th in the NFL. They have conceded 261.7 yards per contest via the pass in addition to allowing a completion percentage of 76.2%. For the season, they are granting 382.3 yards/outing which ranks them 27th in the NFL. They are giving up 3.8 yards per running attempt and 120.7 rushing yards per contest this season. In total, they have conceded 362 rushing yards through 3 games. The Vikings are ranked 26th in the National Football League in relation to the opposition scoring, giving up 27.3 PPG.

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The Panthers come into this game with a record of 0-3 for this year. In their last game, the Panthers took a defeat with a final score of 37-27 against the Seahawks. Andy Dalton (2 touchdowns) walked away from the contest with 361 yds on 34/58 through the air while his quarterback rating was 88.4. He didn't throw any interceptions and his Y/A was 6.2 yds. Adam Thielen was the top contributor in the passing game for the Panthers, catching 11 footballs for 145 yds (13.2 yds per catch). Miles Sanders ran the ball 9 times for 24 yards, walking away from the game with 2.7 yards per attempt for Carolina. The Panthers finished the game with a total of 378 yards while they ran 75 plays (5.0 yards per play). Carolina ended up running for 3.1 yards per attempt, finishing with 44 yards on 14 attempts. Carolina surrendered 33 rushing attempts for 146 yards (4.4 yds per rush). The Panthers passing defense gave up a completion rate of 63.9%, relinquishing 279 yds on 23 out of 36 through the air.

In terms of the points being put on the board, the Panthers are sitting 24th in the league averaging 18.0 points per contest. During the season thus far, the Panthers have thrown for 600 yards through the air as well as holding an average of 200.0 passing yards per contest, putting them at 22nd in the league. They hold an average of 99.3 yards via the ground game and have rushed for 298 yards for the season. The Carolina Panthers average 299.3 yards per outing ranking them 21st out of all teams in the league. The Carolina offense has accrued 183 penalty yds on 28 violations, which ranks 1st in the NFL in terms of helping out the opposition. They have tossed 2 picks while letting opponents recover 2 fumbles and they have been able to record 34 1st downs.

The Panthers are allowing 27.0 points per game, which has them in 25th in the NFL. They have given up 2 touchdowns via the pass as well as 192.3 yards per contest, which puts them in 9th in the league. Carolina has given up a total of 410 yards rushing (136.7 yards per game) and 6 touchdowns by ground for the year. The Panthers defense has taken part in 193 plays, which is good for 17th in the league. They have compiled 2 takeaways (0 fumbles recovered and 2 picks) so far this year. In total, they have conceded 81 points in total.

Who will win tonight's Vikings/Panthers NFL game against the spread?

Parlays Pundit's Pick: Take the Panthers +2.5 and over 44 total points

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