Albert Reese IV
out
Reported context: Blocking personnel are affected; the size of the matchup impact is unknown.
NFL Bet check Settled: Hit
Carolina Panthers +6 Alt Spread
The bet: CAR +6
You checked +6, an alternate line. Most books: +4.5.
DET@CAR Oct 4, 8:20 PM ET
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Settled: CAR +6 Covered.
Final: Detroit Lions 26, Carolina Panthers 32.
Past games
| Date | Opponent | Line | Actual | Closing price | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 4, 8:20 PM ET | Detroit Lions | CAR +6 | 6 spread | −143 | hit |
What the data showed before the game
Matchup and team comparison
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Team comparison
Detroit Lions
2026 season · 6 games
4–2
Record
30.7
Points / game
27.5
Allowed / game
Carolina Panthers
Your selection
2026 season · 5 games
3–2
Record
29.2
Points / game
24.6
Allowed / game
Game results
Carolina Panthers spread over the last 5 games versus a line of 6.
Results vs. spread
Selected spread +6
Record
4/5
Cover rate
80%
L5 average
4.6
CoveredDid not coverLine 6
Game log · L5, newest first
| Date | Opponent | Result | Spread |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wk 6 | @PHI | Covered | 11 |
| Wk 4 | vsDET | Covered | 6 |
| Wk 3 | @CLE | Covered | -3 |
| Wk 2 | @ATL | Covered | 31 |
| Wk 1 | vsCHI | Did not cover | -22 |
Market movement
These recorded prices are shown for research only.
Price history
CAR +6
Closing price
Odds format
Open
−165
Current
−140
Change
+25
Best available moved from −165 to −140. That pays $10.82 more on a $100 bet than at open.
News and availability
Availability and reports
Pregame research captured
Matchup reports
No game report passed the current research checks. Injury statuses below are separate reports, not a news summary.
These are injury reports, not a ranking of betting impact.
Carolina Panthers
Cam Jackson
out
Reported context: Front-seven depth is affected; pressure and run-defense effects are not quantified.
Detroit Lions
Ahmed Hassanein
out
Reported context: Front-seven depth is affected; pressure and run-defense effects are not quantified.
Ben Bartch
out
Reported context: Blocking personnel are affected; the size of the matchup impact is unknown.
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Frequently asked
What does the data say about Carolina Panthers CAR +6 at this number?
What is the historical cover rate for CAR +6?
Carolina Panthers covered +6 in 4 of 5 games across the last 5 games (80% cover rate).
What is the closing price for CAR +6?
When does this bet resolve?
Grades on the official box score after the game (scheduled for 8:20 PM ET). If the game's postponed, suspended, or doesn't become official, most books void the bet — your sportsbook's specific rules apply.
How does WagerLens evaluate this bet?
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