It was one of the worst seasons in franchise history, a 2-15 campaign marked by a coaching change, a meddlesome owner and a rookie quarterback struggling to adjust to the NFL. For the Carolina Panthers, will it get any better in 2024?
If the early odds being offered by sportsbooks are any indication, the Charlotte-based franchise is staring down at another long and painful season. Betting apps have the Panthers at +13000 to win the NFC, well behind the Cardinals, Commanders and Giants, all next-to-last at +6000. And to win the Super Bowl? That bet is carrying +25000 odds, longest of any NFL team, and far behind the next-to-last team on the board, the Titans at +15000.
None of that bodes well for new coach Dave Canales, taking over a team that had the NFL's worst record last season, and doesn't have a first-round pick in the forthcoming NFL Draft. With North Carolina sports betting going live on March 11, local fans will now be able to back – or fade – their team all season long.
The NFL is the king of sports betting in the United States, meaning that the Panthers promise to be a staple of legal wagering in North Carolina, regardless of their record. And local bettors can wager on the entire NFL slate, too, on North Carolina betting apps once they are live.