Panthers at Lions NFL Week 11 Spread & Betting Analysis

Panthers at Lions NFL Week 11 Spread & Betting Analysis

Written by on November 14, 2018

The Carolina Panthers look to bounce back from one of their worst losses in franchise history, Pittsburgh beat them 52-21, on Nov. 18 when they travel to the Motor City to battle the Detroit Lions. At 6-3, Carolina’s well on its way to the playoffs. The Panthers can’t afford to lose any more games, though. Will Carolina win and cover as a road favorite? Or, will Detroit end their 3-game losing streak?

Panthers at Lions NFL Week 11 Spread & Betting Analysis

Weather Forecast

  • Partly Cloudy: 1°C/33°F
  • Humidity: 66%
  • Precipitation: 6%
  • Wind: 7 mph NW
  • Cloud Cover: 59%
  • Type of Stadium: Indoor

Why Carolina Panthers are a good bet at -4?

The Panthers had won 3 in a row before running into one of the hottest teams in the NFL in Week 10. While the Steelers stopped the 3rd best rushing attack in the NFL based on yards per game, Detroit shouldn’t.

Expect Carolina to hand the ball off to terrific RB Christian McCaffrey. Once they set the tone, the Panthers should then utilize their defense to force Detroit quarterback Matthew Stafford into bad throws. The Panthers figure to win and cover on Sunday.

Team Statistics

Offense:
  • Average Score For: 26.8
  • Total Yards: 357.2
  • Pass Yards: 218.8
  • Rush Yards: 138.4
Defense:
  • Average Score Against: 25.8
  • Total Yards: 357.2
  • Pass Yards: 258.2
  • Rush Yards: 99

Why Detroit Lions are a good bet at +4?

Are the Lions a safe bet for NFL Week 11?

Down 26-7 at halftime to the rival Chicago Bears in Week 10, the Lions didn’t quit. Instead, Detroit kept playing and actually managed to outscore Chicago 12-0 in the fourth quarter.

Detroit’s never say die attitude means even though they might find themselves behind the Panthers at multiple points on Sunday, the Lions should mount a comeback that leads to a cover against the spread.

Team Statistics

Offense:
  • Average Score For: 22.4
  • Total Yards: 347.6
  • Pass Yards: 246.4
  • Rush Yards: 101.1
Defense:
  • Average Score Against: 27.1
  • Total Yards: 362.1
  • Pass Yards: 229.4
  • Rush Yards: 132.7

NFL Week 11 Betting Trends for Panthers at Lions

  • Carolina is 2-5 ATS in the last 7 games on the road
  • Carolina is 5-2 SU in the last 7 games
  • The total went OVER in 6 of Carolina’s last 8 games
  • Detroit is 4-2 ATS in the last 6 games at home
  • Detroit is 2-4 SU in the last 6 games
  • The total went OVER in 7 of Detroit’s last 10 games

Panthers at Lions Final NFL Betting Analysis

Most believe the Panthers bounce back from the horrible loss they suffered in Week 10. That might not happen, though, because the loss was so devastating it might take another week for Carolina to bounce back.

Detroit’s not a great football team. They’ve got a significant advantage in this matchup, though. Lions head coach Matt Patricia made the right adjustments during halftime in the loss to Chicago. He’s a great strategist who should find a way to contain McCaffrey and Panthers’ quarterback Cam Newton.

The Lions might not win, but they should cover.

NFL Week 11 Pick: Detroit Lions +4