Panthers vs. Packers prediction, odds, time: 'Thursday Night Football' picks from proven model — SkimNews
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- SportsLine simulated the matchup 10,000 times, chose Under 48 and projected 46 combined points for a 55% hit rate; the total had gone under in three of the last four meetings, three of Carolina’s last five games and each of Green Bay’s last four.
- Carolina Panthers entered the matchup 3-3 and atop the NFC South after a 43-13 loss to Tampa Bay, while going 2-1 on the road; Green Bay came in 4-3 after a 20-17 loss to Detroit.
- Green Bay Packers host Carolina at 8:15 p.m. ET at Lambeau Field as 3.5-point favorites, with the total at 48 and a 2-1 home record in 2026; Green Bay leads the series 12-7, though Carolina won last year’s meeting 16-13.
- Micah Parsons remains out with a knee injury for Green Bay’s defense.
- Bryce Young powers Carolina’s offense with a 59.2% completion rate, 1,712 passing yards, 12 touchdowns and four interceptions; Chuba Hubbard added 96 carries for 459 yards, a 4.8 average and four scores.
- Jordan Love leads Green Bay’s offense at a 60% completion rate with 1,958 yards, 13 touchdowns and five interceptions, while the Packers average 20.6 points per game, tied for 24th in the league.
- SportsLine entered Week 8 of the 2026 season with a 58-51 record on top-rated NFL picks dating to 2024 and more than $5,000 in returns for $100 players since inception.
Why it matters: For bettors, the model offers a 55% simulated hit rate on Under 48, with Green Bay favored by 3.5 points despite averaging 20.6 points per game. That makes the under the only disclosed selection; the side exceeding 60% in spread simulations is not identified in the article.
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