On Sunday, September 15, the Los Angeles Chargers will face the Carolina Panthers at Bank of America Stadium in Charlotte, North Carolina, for a pivotal NFL matchup. The Chargers, currently leading the AFC West after a solid win in their season opener, are set to challenge the Panthers, who are struggling at the bottom of the NFC South after a tough loss in their first game. The latest NFL betting odds favor the Panthers for this game.
Game Details:
- Date: September 15, Sunday
- Time: 1:00 p.m. Eastern Time
- Location: Bank of America Stadium, Charlotte, North Carolina
- TV: CBS
- Stream: NFL+/Fubo TV
Odds and Betting Lines:
- Moneyline: Chargers (-275) vs. Panthers (+220)
- Spread: Chargers -6.5 (-110) vs. Panthers +6.5 (-110)
- Total (O/U): Chargers (Under 39) vs. Panthers (Over 39)
Los Angeles Chargers: The Chargers come into this game with a 22-10 victory over the Las Vegas Raiders. Quarterback Justin Herbert had a solid performance, completing 17 of 26 passes for 144 yards and a touchdown. Running back J.K. Dobbins was a standout, rushing for 135 yards on 10 carries and adding a touchdown. On defense, Ladd McConkey contributed significantly with five receptions for 39 yards and a touchdown.
Key Players:
- Justin Herbert: 144 yards, 1 TD
- J.K. Dobbins: 135 yards, 1 TD
- Ladd McConkey: 39 yards, 1 TD
Carolina Panthers: The Panthers are coming off a disappointing 47-10 loss to the New Orleans Saints. Rookie quarterback Bryce Young struggled, throwing for 161 yards with two interceptions on 13 completions out of 30 attempts. Running back Miles Sanders managed only 22 yards on five carries, while wide receiver Adam Thielen led the team with three catches for 49 yards.
Key Players:
- Bryce Young: 161 yards, 2 INTs
- Miles Sanders: 22 yards
- Adam Thielen: 49 yards
Injury Report:
- Chargers:
- Nick Niemann (LB), Chris Rumph II (LB), Tarheeb Still (CB), Tyler McLellan (T), Bucky Williams (C), Chris Collins (LB) are on IR or questionable.
- Panthers:
- Ian Thomas (TE), Tommy Tremble (TE) are questionable. Derrick Brown (DT), Dane Jackson (CB), Sam Franklin (LB), Jaden Crumedy (DT) are on IR.
Betting Trends:
- Chargers: 1-6 SU in their last 7 games against Carolina; 4-1 ATS in their last 5 games against NFC South teams.
- Panthers: 1-10 SU in their last 11 games; 5-2 ATS in their last 7 games against AFC West teams.
Summary and Prediction: While the Chargers have had a strong start to the season, the Panthers are expected to leverage their home-field advantage and reverse their fortunes. The prediction leans towards a close game with Carolina emerging victorious 20-18.
