The Los Angeles Chargers (1-0-0) visit Bank of America Stadium to take on the Carolina Panthers (0-1-0) on Sep. 15. Kickoff is scheduled for 1:00pm EDT in Charlotte, NC.
The Chargers are betting favorites in this matchup, with the spread sitting at -6.5 (-110).
The Chargers vs. Panthers Over/Under is 39 total points for the game.
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Chargers vs. Panthers Prediction
The winning team model predicts the Chargers will win this game with 70.0% confidence, based on game simulations, player injuries, offensive & defensive matchups and recent game results.
Based on recent against-the-spread trends, the model predicts the Chargers will cover the spread with 63.0% confidence.
This prediction against the spread factors in ATS performances for both teams, opening and current betting lines plus public and sharp money already wagered on this matchup.
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Best Chargers Player Prop Bets Today
We’ve highlighted some favorite NFL player prop bets for Chargers players this playoff game, looking at profitable historical betting trends:
- D.J. Chark has hit the Longest Reception Over in 12 of his last 13 games (+10.85 Units / 72% ROI)
- Hayden Hurst has hit the Receptions Under in 8 of his last 10 games (+5.40 Units / 33% ROI)
- Gus Edwards has hit the Receiving Yards Over in his last 5 away games (+5.20 Units / 90% ROI)
- Josh Palmer has hit the Longest Reception Over in 6 of his last 7 games (+4.80 Units / 58% ROI)
- Easton Stick has hit the TD Passes Under in his last 3 games (+4.10 Units / 92% ROI)
Best Panthers Player Prop Best Bets Today
And here are some top NFL player prop bets for Panthers players for this matchup, looking at profitable historical betting trends:
- Bryce Young has hit the TD Passes Under in 12 of his last 15 games (+11.10 Units / 50% ROI)
- Bryce Young has hit the Passing Yards Under in 14 of his last 17 games (+10.10 Units / 45% ROI)
- Diontae Johnson has hit the Longest Reception Over in 7 of his last 8 games (+5.80 Units / 63% ROI)
- Adam Thielen has hit the Longest Reception Under in 8 of his last 10 games (+5.65 Units / 47% ROI)
- Chuba Hubbard has hit the Longest Reception Under in 9 of his last 12 games (+5.50 Units / 38% ROI)
Chargers Best Bets:
- The Los Angeles Chargers have hit the 3Q Game Total Under in 13 of their last 18 games (+7.65 Units / 36% ROI)
- The Los Angeles Chargers have scored first in 11 of their last 17 games (+5.10 Units / 23% ROI)
- The Los Angeles Chargers have hit the 2H Moneyline in their last 3 games (+4.75 Units / 140% ROI)
- The Los Angeles Chargers have covered the 2H Spread in their last 4 games (+4.00 Units / 94% ROI)
- The Los Angeles Chargers have hit the 2Q Game Total Over in 6 of their last 8 away games (+3.95 Units / 44% ROI)
Panthers Best Bets:
- The Carolina Panthers have covered the 3Q Spread in their last 6 games at home (+6.00 Units / 71% ROI)
- The Carolina Panthers have hit the 3Q Game Total Under in their last 5 games at home (+5.35 Units / 91% ROI)
- The Carolina Panthers have covered the 1Q Spread in 7 of their last 9 games at home (+4.50 Units / 33% ROI)
- The Carolina Panthers have hit the 3Q Moneyline in 3 of their last 5 games at home (+3.95 Units / 79% ROI)
- The Carolina Panthers have hit the 4Q Game Total Under in 5 of their last 7 games at home (+2.55 Units / 30% ROI)
Chargers Against the Spread (ATS) Record
Against the spread this NFL preseason, the Chargers went 1-0 (+1 Units / 100% ROI).
- Chargers are 1-0 when betting on the Moneyline for +1 Units / 64.52% ROI
- Chargers are 0-1 when betting the Over for -1.1 Units / -100% ROI
- Chargers are 1-0 when betting the Under for +1 Units / ROI
Panthers Against the Spread (ATS) Record
Against the spread this NFL preseason, the Panthers went 0-1 (-1.1 Units / -100% ROI).
- Panthers are 0-1 when betting on the Moneyline for -1 Units / -100% ROI
- Panthers are 1-0 when betting the Over for +1 Units / 90.91% ROI
- Panthers are 0-1 when betting the Under for -1.1 Units / -100% ROI
Los Angeles Chargers: Keys to the Game vs. the Carolina Panthers
The Chargers were winless (0-9) when converting less than 55% of its red zone chances into touchdowns last season — T-worst in NFL; League Avg: .465.
The Chargers were winless (0-4) in the last 4 weeks of the regular season — T-worst in NFL; League Avg: .500.
The Chargers were 1-8 (.111) when not forcing a fumble last season — 2nd-worst in NFL; League Avg: .422.
The Chargers were winless (0-11) when trailing at the end of the third quarter last season — T-worst in NFL; League Avg: .148.
Carolina Panthers: Keys to the Game vs. the Los Angeles Chargers
The Panthers were winless (0-7) when playing in cold weather last season — worst in NFL; League Avg: .500.
The Panthers were winless (0-4) when sacking the QB 3 or more times last season — worst in NFL; League Avg: .650.
The Panthers were winless (0-8) when losing at least one fumble last season — T-worst in NFL; League Avg: .382.
The Panthers were winless (0-10) when allowing 120 or more rushing yards last season — T-worst in NFL; League Avg: .326.
Additional Matchup Notes for Los Angeles Chargers vs. Carolina Panthers
The Panthers ran just 32.7% offensive plays in on their opponent’s side of the field last week — 4th-worst in NFL. The Chargers allowed their opponents to runjust 32.2% of plays in their territory last week — 3rd-best in NFL.