NFL Prop Bets: Carolina Panthers vs Seattle Seahawks - Week 17
The Seattle Seahawks (12-3) face the Carolina Panthers (8-7) at Bank of America Stadium for Week 17. Let's take a look at the NFL Prop Bets for Sunday's matchup. The Seahawks started the week as 7.0-point favorites but the spread has since moved to 6.5, leaving the Seahawks at -305 and Panthers at +245.
The total points line is set at 42.5, with OVER at -110 and UNDER at -110, meaning the implied expected score for the game is 24-18 Seattle.
- The Seahawks (-118) have a 10-5-0 ATS record this season, while the Panthers (-103) hold a record of 9-6-0.
- The Seahawks have a 9-6-0 O/U record this season (meaning nine games have gone over the total points line and six have gone under). The Panthers have a 7-8-0 O/U record.
Points on the board
- The Seahawks are averaging 29.5 points per game this season (3rd in the league). Comparatively, the Panthers are averaging only 19.1 (27th).
- Defensively, the Seahawks are giving up only 18.6 points per game this season (2nd in the league), while the Panthers are giving up an average of 22.5 points (13th).
Moving the chains
- With an average of 354.9, the Seahawks rank 7th in the league for total yards per game. Comparatively, the Panthers rank 25th with just 306.7 yards per game.
- In terms of yards allowed, the Seahawks are giving up 303.2 per game this season (8th in the league), while the Panthers are giving up an average of 329.1 (17th).
Ascendency in the air
- The Seahawks have recorded 238.1 passing yards per game this season (6th in the league). Comparatively, the Panthers' defense has given up 209.6 passing yards per game (16th).
- Meanwhile, the Panthers have recorded 182.8 passing yards per game this season (26th in the league), while the Seahawks' defense has given up 209.1 passing yards per game (T14th).
Advantage on the ground
- Looking at the ground game, the Seahawks have recorded 116.9 rushing yards per game this season (21st in the league). Conversely, the Panthers are giving up 119.5 rushing yards per game (19th).
- On the other hand, the Panthers have recorded 123.9 rushing yards per game this season (11th in the league) and although not terrible, they may still struggle against a Seahawks defense which ranks 3rd for opponent rushing yards, conceding 94.1 per game.
Protecting the ball
- Looking at their ability to force turnovers, the Seahawks have recorded 22 total takeaways this season (6th in the league), while the Panthers have recorded 18 (T13th).
- On offense, the Seahawks have recorded 26 total giveaways this season (31st in the league), while the Panthers have taken better care of the ball, recording 18 (T16th).
First to Score
- The Seahawks have scored first in seven of their 15 games this season.
- The Panthers have scored first in eight of their 15 games this season.
Which team will score the first touchdown?
- The Seahawks have recorded the first touchdown in 10 of their 15 games this season.
- The Panthers have recorded the first touchdown in seven of their 15 games this season.
First Scoring Play
| Play | Frequency | Odds |
|---|---|---|
| Seattle Touchdown | 6 / 15 | |
| Seattle Field Goal | 1 / 15 | |
| Seattle Safety | 0 / 15 | |
| Carolina Touchdown | 5 / 15 | |
| Carolina Field Goal | 3 / 15 | |
| Carolina Safety | 0 / 15 |
Which team will get a quick start?
- The Seahawks have been the first to score 10 points in 10 of their 15 games this season.
- The Panthers have been the first to score 10 points in five of their 15 games this season.
First Quarter Moneyline
- The Seahawks have a 7-4-4 first quarter W/L/T record this season, while the Panthers hold a record of 5-6-4.
Last Time They Met
The Seahawks recorded a 37-27 victory over the Panthers at Lumen Field when these teams last met in Week 3, 2023.