Panthers vs Raiders Picks and Prediction – 9/22/2024

On Sunday, the Carolina Panthers (0-2) face off against the Las Vegas Raiders (1-1) at Allegiant Stadium in Las Vegas, Nevada. Get our free NFL Picks all season long!

Las Vegas comes into this matchup on a one-game winning streak and has won three of their last five games dating back to last season. In their 26-23 win over Baltimore, quarterback Gardner Minshew went 30-for-38 and threw for 276 passing yards with one touchdown. Last season, quarterback Aiden O’Connell threw for 2,218 passing yards while running back Josh Jacobs had 805 rushing yards. Wide receiver Davante Adams had 1,144 receiving yards for the Raiders. In their last five games of last season, Las Vegas scored an average of 26 points and finished with an 8-9 record, good enough for second place in the AFC West Division standings. The Raiders are looking to make some noise within the NFL this season as they welcome the Panthers to Las Vegas. Overall, the Raiders scored an average of 19.5 points last season.

Carolina enters this game on a five game losing streak dating back to last season. In their 26-3 loss to the Chargers, quarterback Bryce Young went 18-for-26 with 84 passing yards. Last season, quarterback Bryce Young threw for 2,877 passing yards while running back Chuba Hubbard had 902 rushing yards. Wide receiver Adam Thielen had 1,014 receiving yards for the Panthers. In their last five games of last season, Carolina allowed an average of 20.6 points and finished the season with a disappointing 2-15 record and last place in the NFC South Division standings. Carolina is looking to reverse their misfortunes from last season and use it as motivation to compete this season. Overall, the Panthers scored an average of 13.9 points last season.

The Panthers were the worst team in the NFL last season and are looking to turn around their misfortunes as they meet with the Raiders on the road. Las Vegas won six of their nine home games last season and will look to replicate their home success in this matchup. The Panthers have some work to do as they’ve benched Bryce Young and unfortunately for them, their road woes continue. Final Score Prediction, Las Vegas Raiders win and cover the spread, 24-16.