The Carolina Panthers (0-2) and the Las Vegas Raiders (1-1) meet for a Week 3 game Sunday. Kickoff at Allegiant Stadium is set for 4:05 p.m. ET (CBS). Let’s analyze BetMGM Sportsbook’s NFL odds around the Panthers vs. Raiders odds, and'make our expert NFL picks and predictions.
The big news out of Charlotte this week was a change under center by coach Dave Canales. The No. 1 overall pick from the 2023 NFL Draft, QB Bryce Young, has been benched in favor of veteran backup QB Andy Dalton'as Canales looks to re-route the team’s season.
Carolina had managed just 13 points in 2 games, while going 0-2 against the spread (ATS) and splitting the Over/Under. The defense lost DL Derrick Brown, its best defensive player, to a season-ending injury in Week 1. Carolina has allowed 73 total points, 43 first downs and 728 total yards, so the problems run a lot deeper than just at quarterback.
The Raiders suffered a 22-10 loss against the Los Angeles Chargers in Week 1, but they bounced back nicely with a 26-23 OT win in Baltimore as an 8.5-point underdog as the Over (42) connected.