Week 14 of the NFL season continues on Sunday with an NFC matchup between the Carolina Panthers and the Philadelphia Eagles.
The Eagles are on an eight-game winning streak, and my Panthers vs. Eagles predictions expect Philadelphia’s streak to continue.
Join me as I explain why my NFL picks are high on Philadelphia.
Note: The odds are based on the best value found by our experts as of publication; check the lines closer to game time to make sure you get the best odds.
Panthers vs Eagles predictions and best bets
- Eagles -12.5: -110 at BetMGM
- Jalen hurts over 1.5 TDs: +145 to Fanatics
The Eagles are coming off a strong road win over the Baltimore Ravens. It was one of his best and most complete games this season. The defense held back one of the best offenses in football, and it did it in Baltimore.
Philadelphia (10-2) is the favorite Sunday. Normally, that means more rushing on the football, but Eagles signal-caller Jalen Hurts can take to the air early to build a lead. He will want to put the Panthers away, and he has scored at least two goals twice in his last five games.
The Panthers defense gives up 10 yards per completion and 1.8 TDs per game. The TD passes allowed him to climb to two touchdown receptions per game in the visiting jerseys, and that’s all the room Hurts will need to throw two touchdowns and for Philly to cover the spread.
Panthers vs. Money Line Odds Analysis
Why the Eagles could win as favorites
Best Odds: -300 at BetMGM Sportsbook
The Philadelphia Eagles are the hottest team in football. They’ve won eight straight and nine of their last 10, including a tough Week 13 road win over the Baltimore Ravens.
The Eagles look very focused on offense, with a +0.3 turnover margin that jumps to +0.5 when they play at Lincoln Financial Field. The lack of turnovers has allowed Philadelphia to have the third-best point differential in the NFL (+103).
There’s always the danger of looking past an opponent after a big win, but I don’t expect that from Philadelphia. The reason is the Eagles’ highly underrated defense; the unit has allowed a league-best 282 yards per game and 20 points or less in seven of its last eight.
Carolina (3-9) has seen some improvement, but it’s not in the same league as Philadelphia. Even though the Panthers have scored 50 points in their last two games, they’re facing the best defense they’ve seen in a month, and Philly’s defense is going to choke them.
Why the Panthers could win as underdogs
Best Odds: +250 at Caesars Sportsbook
Everything has to go right for the Panthers to win as underdogs.
When I say everything, I mean Carolina’s offense needs to keep running the football. They have scored 50 points in their last two games and will likely need to score more than 25 points to win this game.
Panthers QB Bryce Young has thrown at least one touchdown in each of his last five games. WR Adam Thielen is back from a long absence, and the offensive line has allowed just seven sacks in their last five games.
The Panthers defense has to slow down one of the best offenses in football. Carolina allows an NFL-worst 30.5 points per game, but has allowed just once in the last five.
The good news is that the Panthers are keeping games close. They are 4-1-0 ATS in their last five and have won two of their last four. If they can keep the score close, they could win this game as underdogs.