Broncos, Panthers meet Sunday

Denver Broncos and Carolina Panthers will clash on Sunday at 1 p.m. ET in a matchup between the current leaders of the AFC West and NFC South divisions. The game takes place at Bank of America Stadium in Charlotte, with broadcast coverage provided by CBS and Paramount+.

The Broncos arrive with a 6-2 record and a four game winning streak. Their most recent victory was a 28-24 win over the Kansas City Chiefs on Nov. 1. Quarterback Bo Nix has thrown for 1,493 yards and nine touchdowns in eight starts this season. Wide receiver Jaylen Waddle serves as his primary target, with 29 receptions for 315 yards and two scores.

The Panthers hold a 3-4 record and have lost their last two games. Their previous contest ended in a 27-19 loss to the Green Bay Packers on Oct. 29. Quarterback Bryce Young has accumulated 1,921 passing yards and 13 touchdowns. Running back Chuba Hubbard leads the team on the ground with 118 carries for 540 yards and five touchdowns. Carolina ranks ninth in the NFL in scoring, averaging 25.4 points per game.

Betting lines list Denver as the favorite by 2.5 points. The total points over/under is set at 44.5. SportsLine, a service that uses a model to simulate games 10,000 times, projects 44 combined points for the contest. The model identifies the Over as the primary pick for this matchup.

Historical data shows the Over has hit in four of the last seven meetings between these teams. It has also been achieved in each of Denver's last two games. The SportsLine model has a record of 60-51 on its top rated picks since 2024. The service reports that players who follow these recommendations have gained more than $5,000 per $100 wagered since its inception.

The model indicates that one side of the spread hits in over 60% of its simulations for this specific game. Bettors are advised to review the model's specific spread recommendation for the Sunday afternoon contest.