Carolina Panthers at Las Vegas Raiders odds, picks and predictions

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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.

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Panthers at Raiders odds

Provided by BetMGM Sportsbook; access USA TODAY Sports Scores and Sports Betting Odds hub for a full list of NFL odds. Lines last updated Saturday at 2 p.m. ET.

Moneyline (ML): Panthers +220 (bet $100 to win $220) | Raiders -275 (bet $275 to win $100)
Against the spread: Panthers +6 (-110) | Raiders -6 (-110)
Over/Under (O/U): 40 (O: -110 | U: -110)

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Panthers at Raiders key injuries

Panthers

DT A’Shawn Robinson (knee) questionable
DT Shy Tuttle (foot) doubtful

Raiders

DE Maxx Crosby (ankle) questionable
LB Divine Deablo (concussion, oblique) out
CB Decamerion Richardson (hamstring) doubtful
DT Christian Wilkins (knee) questionable
DE Tyree Wilson (knee) questionable

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Panthers at Raiders picks and predictions

Prediction

Raiders 27, Panthers 16

Moneyline

The Raiders (-275) will cost you nearly 3 times your potential return, and while the Panthers (+220) have been atrocious, perhaps they get a little bit of a shot in the arm on offense with Dalton providing a steadying veteran presence in the huddle.

It’s risky to play a heavy favorite straight up, as there is just too much risk and not enough value.

PASS.

Against the spread

The RAIDERS -6 (-110) are worth pursuing at home as they return from a successful Week 2 trip to Baltimore last week in one of the more stunning victories of the season.

Las Vegas has an opportunity to have a winning record after Week 3, and all it has to do is dispatch what is arguably the worst team in the NFL, the Panthers +6 (-110).

The Raiders have one of the more exciting rookies in TE Brock Bowers, and he is paired with WR Davante Adams to give QB Gardner Minshew some potent targets downfield.

BET RADIERS -6 (-110).

Over/Under

OVER 40 (-110) is worth a look in this AFC vs. NFC battle in Week 3.

We’re unlikely to get much contribution from Carolina’s offense, although it should be a little better than the past couple of weeks. Dalton is a game manager, and he doesn’t take a lot of stupid chances.

For the Raiders, they have a respectable offense, and they should be able to move the ball without much resistance against a bad Panthers D.

BET OVER 40 (-110).

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