Free NFL Week 15 Pick: Cowboys vs. Panthers Odds
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NFL Handicapping Analysis: Week 15
(5-8) Dallas Cowboys vs. Carolina Panthers (3-10)
Date: Sunday, December 15th
Time: 1:00 ET
Venue: Bank of America Stadium, Charlotte NC
NFL ATS Betting Lines: (BET NOW!) Dallas +2 | Carolina -2
NFL Moneyline Odds: Dallas +108 | Carolina -129
NFL Betting Total: O/U 43.5
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The Panthers and Cowboys square off in Week 15 with a history that heavily favors Dallas. Carolina is just 5-11 all-time against the Cowboys, including a rough 3-6 record at home and a lopsided 33-10 loss last November.
Despite being the betting favorite this week, the Panthers’ recent form hardly inspires confidence. They’ve dropped 13 of their last 16 games outright and have struggled against NFC opponents, going an abysmal 3-17 in their last 20 matchups.
Even worse, they’ve only won once in their last six home games against Dallas.
Over the last three times playing each other, the Cowboys have a record of 2-1. The Cowboys also had the edge vs. the spread in these games, at 2-1.
These games averaged a combined total of 43 points per game leading to an over/under record of 1-2.
Dallas Cowboys
After snapping a four-game losing streak with wins over the Commanders and Giants in weeks 12 and 13, the Cowboys couldn’t keep the momentum going, falling to the Bengals 27-20 in week 14. Dallas came into the game as 4.5-point underdogs but couldn’t cover the spread, dropping their record to 4-9 ATS this season. Their O/U record stands at 8-5, with their games averaging 48.8 points compared to a 45.9-point line.
The Cowboys currently rank 30th in our power rankings and have just a 0.2% chance of making the playoffs. They sit 13th in the NFC with a 5-8 record, including a 3-1 mark in division games. They’ve gone 4-2 on the road but are just 1-6 at home.
Dallas Cowboys Stats
Heading into week 15, the Cowboys rank 28th in our offensive power rankings. They are 19th in the NFL in points per game (20.6) and 20th in yards per game (322.6). Dallas has been pass-heavy, ranking 2nd in pass attempts, leading to 231.4 passing yards per game (10th). However, they are 25th in rushing attempts and 28th in rushing yards, averaging 91.2 per game. On 3rd down, the Cowboys rank 24th with a conversion rate of 35.3%, but they are 5th in red zone conversions.
Cooper Rush threw for 183 yards (16/31) and 2 touchdowns in week 14, with 1 interception and 3 sacks. Rico Dowdle rushed for 131 yards on 18 carries, and CeeDee Lamb had 6 catches for 93 yards and a touchdown. Dallas scored 7 points in the 1st and 3rd quarters against the Bengals, finishing with 3 points in the 4th.
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In their 27-20 loss to the Bengals, the Cowboys’ defense struggled to defend the pass, giving up 359 yards through the air on 33 completions. They allowed three passing touchdowns and permitted the Bengals to complete 75% of their passes. Despite allowing 433 total yards, the Cowboys did limit the Bengals to 74 rushing yards on just 19 attempts.
On the defensive front, Dallas managed two sacks and came up with one interception. However, they allowed the Bengals to convert on 40% of their third down attempts. Additionally, the Cowboys had one more quarterback hit than the Bengals but lost the tackles for loss battle by -2.
Carolina Panthers
With a 3-10 record, the Panthers sit 32nd in our power rankings and have a 0.0% chance of making the playoffs. Carolina has dropped three straight, including a narrow 22-16 loss to the Eagles in week 14. They were able to cover the 14-point spread in that game, extending their ATS winning streak to five games.
Carolina’s O/U record this season is 9-4, with their games averaging 47.8 points. The average line in their matchups has been 43.2 points.
Carolina Panthers Stats
Heading into week 15, the Panthers rank 26th in our offensive power rankings, scoring 17.9 points per game. They sit 30th in the NFL in total yards per game (293.1) and 26th in passing yards per game (186.8) despite being 15th in pass attempts. Carolina ranks 22nd in rushing yards per game, averaging 106.2 yards on 24.2 attempts. They are 25th in 3rd-down conversion rate (35.2%) but have been efficient in the red zone, ranking 10th with a 37.8% conversion rate.
Bryce Young threw for 191 yards (19/34) with 1 touchdown and 1 interception in week 14 against the Eagles. Chuba Hubbard had 92 rushing yards on 26 carries, while Adam Thielen led the receivers with 9 catches for 102 yards. Carolina scored 6 points in the 3rd quarter but failed to score in the 4th.
In their 22-16 loss to the Eagles, the Panthers’ defense allowed just 83 passing yards but struggled against the run, giving up 209 rushing yards on 31 attempts. Despite allowing only 14 completions, Carolina gave up two passing touchdowns. The Panthers’ defense recorded four sacks in the game.
Carolina’s defense had a tough time getting off the field on third down, as the Eagles converted 58.3% of their third down attempts. The Panthers also lost the tackle for loss and quarterback hit differentials in this one.
Dallas Cowboys vs. Carolina Panthers NFL Football Betting Trends
- The Cowboys are 1-4 in their last five games as an underdog.
- Conversely, the Panthers are 0-5 ATS in their last five games as a favorite.
- Also, the Cowboys are 5-5 ATS in their last ten road games.
- On the other side, the Panthers have gone 3-7 across their last ten home games.
- Over the Cowboys’ last 3 road games, the over/under record is 2-1.
- The Panthers’ have an over/under record of 1-2 in their last 3 games at home.
Cowboys vs. Panthers Line Movement
| Open-ML | Live-ML | Open-Spread | Live-Spread | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cowboys | -278 | +111 | -6.5 | +2 |
| Panthers | +225 | -133 | +6.5 | -2 |
4* Free Week 15 NFL Betting Prediction: Dallas +2
The Cowboys enter at 5-8, but they’ve consistently had Carolina’s number. They’re 11-3 straight up in their last 14 meetings with the Panthers and 6-3 against the spread over the last nine. Dallas thrives as an underdog and brings a dynamic offense capable of exploiting Carolina’s inconsistencies on both sides of the ball.
Our model has the Cowboys coming out on top by a score of 24-21 in this week 15 matchup between the Cowboys and Panthers. With the point spread sitting at -2 in favor of the Panthers, we like the Cowboys to cover as road underdogs.
For the over/under line, we are leaning towards taking the over, with a projected combined score of 45 points and the O/U line at 43.5 points.
This Week 15 clash at Bank of America Stadium promises intrigue, with Carolina desperate to protect home turf and Dallas eyeing another commanding performance in the series.
With tight betting lines and live odds in play, this matchup is ripe for handicapping excitement—buckle up for another dramatic chapter in this lopsided rivalry!
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