New York Jets at Carolina Panthers odds, picks and predictions

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The New York Jets (1-0) and the Carolina Panthers (0-1) meet in Week 2 of the NFL preseason at Bank of America Stadium on Saturday evening. Kickoff is scheduled for 7 p.m. ET (NFL+). Below, we analyze FanDuel Sportsbook’s lines around the Jets vs. Panthers odds, and make our expert NFL picks and predictions.

The Jets scratched out a 20-17 home win over the Washington Commanders in the preseason opener last Saturday, but a majority of the scoring came from reserves. The biggest highlight might have been buzzer-beating 56-yard field goal from PK Greg Zuerlein, as he looks to hold off PK Austin Siebert for the starting job.

The Panthers rested QB Bryce Young, while veteran backup QB Andy Dalton was sidelined due to injury. That meant QBs Jack Plummer and Jake Luton faced the New England Patriots, and it went as well as expected. Carolina lost 17-3, and managed just 7 1st downs, 62 rushing yards and 89 passing yards while being sacked 5 times.

Carolina also had undisciplined play, committing 9 penalties, and it never got into the red zone.

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Jets at Panthers odds

Provided by FanDuel Sportsbook; access USA TODAY Sports Scores and Sports Betting Odds hub for a full list. Lines last updated Friday at 6:23 p.m. ET.

Moneyline (ML): Jets -110 (bet $110 to win $100) | Panthers -110 (bet $110 to win $100)
Against the spread (ATS): Jets +1.5 (-120) | Panthers -1.5 (+100)
Over/Under (O/U): 31.5 (O: -110 | U: -110)

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Jets at Panthers picks and predictions

Prediction

Jets 17, Panthers 12

Moneyline

The JETS (-110) are the play on the road as the slight underdog, and frankly, it’s shocking to see that they’re not favored.

In addition, the Panthers (-110) were a train wreck in New England in the 1st game, and QB wasn’t the only issue. But, it was a major one. Carolina has several injuries at key positions already, and we’re likely to see a steady diet of reserves who may or may not make the team, as coach Dave Canales plays it safe and rests what little valuable players he has.

Against the spread

Playing Jets +1.5 (-120) makes little to no sense, unless you’re dead-set on the Panthers -1.5 (+100) winning this game, but only by a single point, or you envision the rare preseason tie.

If you like New York, just play it straight up for a much better value.

AVOID.

Over/Under

UNDER 31.5 (-110) is the way to go in this Week 2 preseason battle.

The Jets actually cashed the Over against Washington last week, totaling a combined 37 points with a line of 34.5. However, Washington contributed early with a considerable amount of starters making cameos, while some talented rookies also played. The Jets are unlikely to see the Panthers line up with anywhere near the same talent.

While this is a very, very low total, the lean is Under, although you shouldn’t get carried away betting Under here.

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