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Carolina Panthers at Atlanta Falcons odds, picks and prediction

Analyzing Sunday’s Carolina Panthers at Atlanta Falcons Week 8 odds and lines, with expert NFL picks, predictions and best bets.

The Carolina Panthers (3-4) hit the road in Week 8 to face the NFC South division-rival Atlanta Falcons (3-4) Sunday at Mercedes-Benz Stadium. Kickoff is scheduled for 1 p.m. ET and will be televised on FOX. Below, we look at the Panthers vs. Falcons odds and lines, and make our best NFL picks, predictions and bets.

The Panthers opened the season 3-0 SU/ATS, but Carolina is just 0-4 SU/ATS across its past four. It hit rock-bottom last week on the road against the New York Giants, falling 25-3 as QB Sam Darnold was benched.

The Falcons have bounced back from an 0-2 SU/ATS start to go 3-1 SU/ATS across the past four. That includes a 30-28 comeback victory last Sunday in Miami as 1.5-point favorites. The Over has cashed in three straight.

Panthers at Falcons odds, spread and lines

Odds provided by Tipico Sportsbook; access USA TODAY Sports’ betting odds for a full list. Lines last updated Saturday at 10:20 a.m. ET.

Money line: Panthers +133 (bet $100 to win $133) | Falcons -165 (bet $165 to win $100)
Against the spread (ATS): Panthers +3.5 (-130) | Falcons -3.5 (+105)
Over/Under (O/U): 46.5 (O: -112 | U: -108)

Panthers at Falcons key injuries

Panthers

RB Christian McCaffrey (hamstring) out
CB CJ Henderson (shoulder) questionable
LB Shaq Thompson (foot) questionable

Falcons

No major injuries to report

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Panthers at Falcons odds, lines, predictions and picks

Prediction

Falcons 26, Panthers 20

Money line

ATLANTA (-165) is a worth a play on the money line at home as Carolina (+133) has been horrific lately. On the flip side, the Falcons have been playing very good football, and the offense has scored 27 or more points in three straight outings.

Against the spread

The FALCONS -3.5 (+105) is an attractive play at plus-money, although I’ve never been a huge fan of three-and-a-hook. However, the Panthers +3.5 (-130) offense was terrible last week, and the defense has been dismal and showing no signs of life lately. Carolina has allowed 29.0 PPG across the past four games after yielding just 10.0 PPG in the first three games.

Over/Under

The UNDER 46.5 (-108) is worth a look in this one, but it’s only worth a small-unit play. Both defenses have been very giving, but Carolina’s offense bottomed out last week, and it’s uncertain what we’ll get. The Under is 12-3-1 in the past 16 meetings in this series, so that’s the way to go until these teams reverse the trend.

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Carolina Panthers at New York Giants odds, picks and prediction

Analyzing Sunday’s Carolina Panthers at New York Giants Week 7 odds and lines, with expert NFL picks, predictions and best bets.

The Carolina Panthers (3-3) travel to meet the New York Giants (1-5) at MetLife Stadium Sunday for a Week 7 game. Kickoff is scheduled for 1 p.m. ET and the game is televised on FOX. Below, we look at the Panthers vs. Giants odds and lines, and make our best NFL picks, predictions and bets.

The Panthers opened the season 3-0 straight up (SU) and 3-0 against the spread (ATS), but they have crashed back to Earth with an 0-3 SU/ATS skid across the past three outings. QB Sam Darnold returns to the stadium he called home when he was with the New York Jets from 2018-20.

The Giants were roughed up 38-11 at home, the first time that has even been a final in NFL history. New York slipped to 0-3 SU/ATS in three home games with the Under going 2-0-1 in those outings.

Panthers at Giants odds, spread and lines

Odds provided by Tipico Sportsbook; access USA TODAY Sports’ betting odds for a full list. Lines last updated Saturday at 8:33 a.m. ET.

Money line: Panthers -155 (bet $155 to win $100) | Giants +125 (bet $100 to win $125)
Against the spread (ATS): Panthers -2.5 (-130) | Giants +2.5 (+105)
Over/Under (O/U): 42.5 (O: -108 | U: -112)

Panthers at Giants key injuries

Panthers

OT Cam Erving (neck, illness) questionable
WR Terrace Marshall Jr. (concussion) out
LB Shaq Thompson (foot) out

Giants

RB Saquon Barkley (ankle) out
TE Evan Engram (calf) questionable
WR Kenny Golladay (knee) out
WR John Ross (hamstring) questionable
WR Darius Slayton (hamstring) questionable
WR Sterling Shepard (hamstring) questionable
WR Kadarius Toney (ankle) out

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Panthers at Giants odds, lines, predictions and picks

Prediction

Panthers 23, Giants 16

Money line

The PANTHERS (-155) are a decent play at this price as it isn’t terribly out of line if you don’t want to worry about laying the points. Yes, Carolina has lost three in a row, but the Giants could be the elixir to cure the Panthers’ ills.

Against the spread

The PANTHERS -2.5 (-130) is a little on the expensive side, so you might just want to play the money line. Carolina is the play because of its defense, and the fact New York is so banged up.

The Panthers rank third in the NFL with just 308.3 total yards per game allowed, and Carolina is second in the league with just 196.8 passing yards per game.

The Panthers have allowed just 20.2 PPG. That will be the difference here.

Over/Under

The UNDER 42.5 (-112) is the lean based upon New York’s rash of injuries, and Carolina’s sturdy defense.

The Under has hit in four straight for the Panthers as favorites, and is 6-1 in the previous seven as road faves. The Under is 10-3-1 for the G-Men dating back to last season, and 5-0-1 in the past six as home dogs.

Week 7 best bets

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Minnesota Vikings at Carolina Panthers odds, picks and prediction

Analyzing Sunday’s Minnesota Vikings at Carolina Panthers odds and lines, with expert NFL picks, predictions and best bets.

The Minnesota Vikings (2-3) look to get to .500 for the first time this season when they travel to play the Carolina Panthers (3-2), who are looking to avoid a third straight loss, when they meet at 1 p.m. ET Sunday at Bank of America Stadium. Below, we look at the Vikings vs. Panthers odds and lines, and make our best NFL picks, predictions and bets.

Minnesota needed a 54-yard field goal as time expired at home against the Detroit Lions to avoid dropping to 1-4 last week. While top offensive stars Dalvin Cook, Justin Jefferson and Adam Thielen have all been nursing injuries, none are listed on the final injury report.

The same can’t be true for the Panthers, who will be without star running back Christian McCaffrey after he suffered a setback from a hamstring injury this week in practice. McCaffrey is critical to the Panthers’ success, as evidenced by Carolina being 3-0 in games he has played and 0-2 in games he hasn’t.

Vikings at Panthers odds, spread and lines

Odds provided by Tipico Sportsbook; access USA TODAY Sports’ betting odds for a full list. Lines last updated Saturday at 10:10 a.m. ET.

Money line: Vikings -140 (bet $140 to win $100) | Panthers +115 (bet $100 to win $115)
Against the spread (ATS): Vikings -2.5 (-117) | Panthers +2.5 (-103)
Over/Under (O/U): 44.5 (O: -115 | U: -105)

Vikings at Panthers key injuries

Vikings

DT Michael Pierce (elbow) out

Panthers

RB Christian McCaffrey (hamstring) out
LB Shaq Thompson (foot) out
LB Kamal Martin (concussion) out
G Deonte Brown (knee) questionable
CB C.J. Henderson (shoulder) questionable

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Vikings vs. Panthers odds, lines, predictions and picks

Prediction

Vikings 24, Panthers 20

Money line

You get a better return on the Vikings with the spread, which is less than a field goal. Personally, I would avoid this if you’re betting on Minnesota and get the better return laying 2.5, but if pressed, I would lay it with the VIKINGS (-140).

Against the spread

The Vikings are at full strength for the first time this season after seeing stars Anthony Barr and Cook both missing time in the early portion of the season.

The same rationale that was in play with the money line comes into play here. If you’re expecting a team to win, you’re likely expecting them to win by a field goal or more. Even if the game goes to overtime, if there’s a winner, it will be by more than 2.5 points.

Take the VIKINGS -2.5 (-117)

Over/Under

There are only two games on the Week 6 schedule that have lower Over/Unders than this one and there’s a reason it’s only 44.5 points.

Minnesota overhauled its defense with veterans and the group started slow. But, in their last three games, Minnesota has allowed 17 points or less.

The Panthers have made it tough on opposing quarterbacks, who are averaging less than 200 yards a game, so Kirk Cousins won’t have it easy.

If McCaffrey was playing, I would likely have a different view of this, but he’s not, so take UNDER 44.5 (-105)

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Philadelphia Eagles at Carolina Panthers odds, picks and prediction

Analyzing Sunday’s Philadelphia Eagles at Carolina Panthers odds and lines, with expert NFL picks, predictions and best bets.

The Philadelphia Eagles (1-3) travel to meet the Carolina Panthers (3-1) at Bank of America Stadium Sunday of Week 5. Kickoff is scheduled for 1 p.m. ET and the game is televised on FOX. Below, we look at the Eagles vs. Panthers odds and lines, and make our best NFL picks, predictions and bets.

The Eagles came up short at home against the Kansas City Chiefs in Week 4, losing 42-30. Not only was it the third straight loss for Philly, it failed to cover the spread for the third consecutive outing, too. The Over cashed in each of the last two for the Eagles, as they yielded 83 total points.

The Panthers suffered their first setback of the season against the Dallas Cowboys in Week 4, falling 36-28 on the road. It was also the first non-cover for Carolina, and its first Over result after three consecutive Unders.

Eagles at Panthers odds, spread and lines

Odds provided by Tipico Sportsbook; access USA TODAY Sports’ betting odds for a full list. Lines last updated Saturday at 9:20 a.m. ET.

Money line: Eagles +133 (bet $100 to win $133) | Panthers -165 (bet $165 to win $100)
Against the spread (ATS): Eagles +3.5 (-130) | Panthers -3.5 (+105)
Over/Under (O/U): 45.5 (O: -115 | U: -105)

Eagles at Panthers key injuries

Eagles

OT Lane Johnson (personal) out

Panthers

RB Christian McCaffrey (hamstring) doubtful
LB Shaq Thompson (foot) out
OT Cameron Erving (neck) out
DE Yetur Gross-Matos (ankle) questionable

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Eagles at Panthers odds, lines, predictions and picks

Prediction

Panthers 23, Eagles 20

Money line

Taking the PANTHERS (-165) straight up and forgetting about the laying the points isn’t a bad idea. The cost for Carolina isn’t terribly out of line.

Against the spread

The EAGLES +3.5 (-130) are worth a small-unit play. The Panthers aren’t blowing anyone out, and it’s not a good idea to lay the three and a hook, even at home.

I just don’t trust Carolina’s offense, especially without McCaffrey, and it appears CMC will sit at least one more week.

Over/Under

It’s all about the UNDER 45.5 (-105) in this battle in Charlotte. The Panthers have allowed just 251.5 total yards per game, to rank third in the NFL, and they’re also third with just 16.5 points per game allowed.

They’re hard on the run, too, allowing just 95.0 rushing yards per game, so QB Jalen Hurts might have a tough time getting going. Expect defense to reign supreme.

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Carolina Panthers at Dallas Cowboys odds, picks and prediction

Analyzing Sunday’s Carolina Panthers at Dallas Cowboys odds and lines, with expert NFL picks, predictions and best bets.

The Carolina Panthers (3-0) and Dallas Cowboys (2-1) meet at AT&T Stadium in Arlington, Texas in Week 4. Kickoff is scheduled for 1 p.m. ET. Below, we look at the Panthers vs. Cowboys odds and lines, and make our best NFL picks, predictions and bets.

The Panthers have surprised with three victories through three outings, including a win last time they were in the state of Texas in Week 3. Carolina won 24-9 and covered as an 8-point favorite against the Houston Texans last week. The Panthers are 3-0 against the spread and the Under is also 3-0.

Carolina ranks first in total yards allowed per game (191.0), passing yards allowed (146.0) and rushing yards allowed (45.0). Its 10.0 PPG allowed ranks second in the NFL.

The Cowboys are also 3-0 ATS, going for 416.7 total yards per game to rank fifth in the NFL. The run game has been solid, too, averaging 139.3 yards per game to rank fourth. They’re also putting up 30.0 PPG, so they’ll easily be the biggest test for the Panthers so far.

Panthers at Cowboys odds, spread and lines

Odds provided by Tipico Sportsbook; access USA TODAY Sports’ betting odds for a full list. Lines last updated Saturday at 9:30 a.m. ET.

Money line: Panthers +165 (bet $100 to win $165) | Cowboys -205 (bet $205 to win $100)
Against the spread (ATS): Panthers +4.5 (-115) | Cowboys -4.5 (-107)
Over/Under (O/U): 51.5 (O: -115 | U: -105)

Panthers at Cowboys key injuries

Panthers

DE Yetur Gross-Matos (ankle) doubtful
RB Christian McCaffrey (hamstring) out
G John Miller (shoulder) questionable

Also see: On Site

Cowboys

DE Randy Gregory (knee) questionable
OT Ty Nsekhe (illness) out
DE Dorance Armstrong (ankle) out
DE Carlos Watkins (knee) out
S Donovan Wilson (groin) out

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Panthers at Cowboys odds, lines, predictions and picks

Prediction

Cowboys 26, Panthers 17

Money line

The Cowboys (-205) will cost you more than two times your potential return, and that’s just too expensive against an undefeated team.

AVOID, and look to the spread instead.

Against the spread

The COWBOYS -4.5 (-107) are the play at home. Yes, the Panthers are unbeaten, but real only real quality victory was the win in Week 2 against the visiting New Orleans Saints. The New York Jets are winless, and the Houston Texans have just one win.

Toss in the fact the Panthers are missing their best player, McCaffrey, and it’s going to be the longest day at the office for Carolina to date.

Over/Under

UNDER 51.5 (-105) is the best play on the board. The Panthers have been tremendous defensively, while the Cowboys have also managed to keep the opposition down. This won’t be a defensive slog, but it also won’t be an offensive shootout with tons of fireworks.

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Underdog corner: 3 best NFL ATS picks and predictions for Week 4

Assessing the NFL betting odds and lines for Week 4, with three predictions and picks for the best underdog ATS bets to make.

Our unblemished record fell by the wayside last Sunday as the New York Jets failed to cover the 10.5-point spread on the road against the Denver Broncos. (Deep analysis: Covering is almost always tougher when a team doesn’t score.) Below, we look at the top NFL underdog picks and predictions of Week 4.

Nevertheless, we hit on the New Orleans Saints and Los Angeles Chargers, who both won outright on the road, to improve to 8-1 against the spread on the season. Seven of our nine underdog picks so far have notched straight-up, wins as well.

Jump aboard for Week 4 to see if we can keep the train rolling.

Also see: All Week 4 odds and lines

NFL underdog predictions: Week 4

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Carolina Panthers +4.5 (-115) at Dallas Cowboys

QB Dak Prescott and the Cowboys were certainly impressive in their 2021 Big D debut Monday night, smashing the rival Philadelphia Eagles 41-21 to improve to 2-1 straight up and 3-0 against the spread.

The Panthers will be without injured do-it-all running back Christian McCaffrey so why are we on Carolina here in this meeting of 3-0 ATS teams? Three reasons:

The Panthers have a distinct rest advantage having last played a week ago Thursday night.
The Carolina defense has been an underrated force so far, leading the league in sacks (14), total QB pressures (47) and rushing defense (45 yards allowed per game, 2.6 yards per carry).
It’s an obvious letdown spot for the Cowboys coming off an emotional, prime-time rout of a division rival.

Dallas likely still wins, but the Panthers keep it close and cover.

Arizona Cardinals +4.5 (-110) at Los Angeles Rams

Two of the league’s five unbeaten teams clash in this early battle for NFC West supremacy.

The Rams have dominated the series of late, winning eight straight — all by at least 7 points — and going 7-0-1 ATS. Much like the Cowboys, the Rams are in a prime letdown spot coming off a big home win over Tom Brady and the defending Super Bowl champion Tampa Bay Buccaneers.

Dangerous dual-threat QB Kyler Murray and the Cards, who are tied with the Bucs for the league scoring lead at 34.3 points per game, present a different kind of challenge and certainly have enough firepower to keep this one close.

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Las Vegas Raiders +3.5 (-115) at Los Angeles Chargers

QB Derek Carr and the Raiders take their 3-0 record west for a Monday night division tussle with QB Justin Herbert and the 2-1 Bolts.

The Silver & Black won and covered in three of the last four meetings and in what figures to be a close game where Raiders fans will be in the majority at SoFi Stadium, go ahead and take the 3.5 points.

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Carolina Panthers at Houston Texans odds, picks and prediction

Analyzing the Carolina Panthers at Houston Texans Week 3 odds and lines, with expert NFL picks, predictions and best bets.

The Carolina Panthers (2-0) and Houston Texans (1-1) meet for Thursday Night Football at NRG Stadium in Houston. Kickoff is scheduled for 8:20 p.m. ET. Below, we look at the Panthers vs. Texans odds and lines, and make our best NFL picks, predictions and bets.

The Panthers have fired out of the gate with a 2-0 straight up and against the spread mark. They beat the New York Jets by a 19-14 score in Week 1 and pounded the New Orleans Saints 26-7 as 3-point home underdogs last week. The Under connected in each outing.

The Texans, expected to be one of the worst teams in the NFL, opened with an impressive win over the Jacksonville Jaguars in Week 1. They also put up a good fight in Week 2 against the Cleveland Browns on the road before falling 31-21. Houston is 2-0 ATS with a pair of Over results.

Panthers at Texans odds, spread and lines

Odds provided by Tipico Sportsbook; access USA TODAY Sports’ betting odds for a full list. Lines last updated 9:42 a.m. ET.

Money line: Panthers -450 (bet $450 to win $100) | Texans +330 (bet $100 to win $330)
Against the spread (ATS): Panthers -8.5 (-110) | Texans +8.5 (-110)
Over/Under (O/U): 43.5 (O: -105 | U: -115)

Panthers at Texans key injuries

Panthers

DE Yetur Gross-Matos (ankle) out

Texans

LB Kamu Grugier-Hill (knee) questionable
QB Tyrod Taylor (thigh) IR
DB Terrance Mitchell (concussion) out
DB Justin Reid (knee) questionable

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Panthers at Texans odds, lines, predictions and picks

Prediction

Panthers 30, Texans 13

Money line

The Panthers (-450) will cost you four and half times your potential return, and that’s a bit hefty for a team playing its first road game of the season.

The Texans won their home opener rather handily, but they must now turn to rookie QB Davis Mills for his first NFL start after losing Taylor to a thigh injury.

AVOID, and look to the spread instead.

Against the spread

The PANTHERS -8.5 (-110) are the play. While Carolina is playing its first game on the road, it lucks into a situation facing a rookie QB making his first NFL start on a short week.

The Texans have fought hard to this point, but eventually, the bottom is going to drop out, and this is a good spot for an egg-laying given the circumstances.

Over/Under

The UNDER 43.5 (-115) is the play but go lightly.

The Panthers can be rather conservative on offense, although offensive coordinator Joe Brady kicked the training wheels off a little bit this past Sunday.

Don’t expect much productivity out of Mills and the Texans offense, as they face a quick turnaround. They’ll be much better next week after having a few extra days to prep for Week 4, but this is going to be a disjointed effort offensively.

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New Orleans Saints at Carolina Panthers odds, picks and prediction

Analyzing the New Orleans Saints at Carolina Panthers Week 2 odds and lines, with expert NFL picks, predictions and best bets.

The New Orleans Saints (1-0) and Carolina Panthers (1-0) meet Sunday at Bank of America Stadium in Charlotte, N.C. Kickoff is scheduled for 1p.m. ET. Below, we look at the Saints at Panthers odds and lines, and make our best NFL picks, predictions and bets.

The Saints opened their season in Jacksonville, Fla., against the Green Bay Packers, displaced due to the after effects of Hurricane Ida. The Saints made themselves right at home spanking the Packers 38-3. New Orleans allowed just 229 total yards and only 43 yards on the ground.

The Panthers registered a 19-14 win over the visiting New York Jets as QB Sam Darnold outdueled his former team. Carolina totaled 111 rushing yards and 270 passing yards, and the defense showed out by limiting New York to just 45 yards on the ground while racking up six sacks and a takeaway.

Saints at Panthers odds, spread and lines

Odds provided by Tipico Sportsbook; access USA TODAY Sports’ betting odds for a full list. Lines last updated Thursday at 7:30 a.m. ET.

Money line: Saints -190 (bet $190 to win $100) | Panthers +155 (bet $100 to win $155)
Against the spread (ATS): Saints -3.5 (-110) | Panthers +3.5 (-110)
Over/Under (O/U): 44.5 (O: -112 | U: -108)

Saints at Panthers key injuries

Saints

LB Kwon Alexander (elbow) questionable
CB Marshon Lattimore (hand) questionable

Panthers

No notable injuries

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Saints at Panthers odds, lines, predictions and picks

Prediction

Saints 29, Panthers 17

Money line

The SAINTS (-190) aren’t terribly out of line if you want to play them straight up and avoid laying the points. New Orleans has won four straight in this series, and QB Jameis Winston looked solid in his first start taking over for the retired QB Drew Brees.

The Panthers (+155) won last week, yes, but a five-point victory over the New York Jets isn’t exactly cause for firing up the printer for playoff tickets just yet.

Against the spread

The SAINTS -3.5 (-110) have covered two of the past three outings, with both of the covers victories in Charlotte. They have won those two games at BoA by a combined score of 75-17.

Don’t look too much into the past trends, however, as Brees was under center, and former QB Cam Newton was the starting quarterback for many of Carolina’s starts. Those two are gone, so put more stock into the performances of each team in Week 1. Winston and the Saints were sharp in a blowout against a Super Bowl contender, while Darnold and the Panthers barely scraped by a poor Jets side.

Over/Under

The lean is OVER 44.5 (-112), based mostly off of the solid showing of New Orleans last week against Green Bay. The defense confused the Packers all day, and if they can confuse QB Aaron Rodgers, they can certainly should be able to confuse Darnold, right?

Well, Carolina should be able to hold its own with WR Robby Anderson, WR DJ Moore and RB Christian McCaffrey. They just need offensive coordinator Joe Brady to kick off the training wheels and open things up.

Also see: All Week 2 odds and lines

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Underdog corner: 3 best NFL picks and predictions for Week 2

Assessing the NFL betting odds and lines for Week 2, with three predictions and picks for the best underdog bets to make.

NFL point-spread underdogs certainly had their day in Week 1 and a record one at that, covering in 12 of 16 games with an amazing nine outright winners. We took full advantage here in underdog corner as all three of our selections (the Philadelphia Eagles, Houston Texans and Miami Dolphins, who were all getting 3.5 points) notched straight-up wins, including two by double digits.

Certainly, a week to rejoice, but we know it’s not going to be that fruitful every week. We are wagering on the NFL (Not For Long) after all. Below, we assess the odds and matchups and offer up our three best NFL underdog picks and predictions for Week 2.

NFL underdog predictions: Week 2

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Carolina Panthers +3.5 (-112) vs. New Orleans Saints, Sunday at 1 p.m. ET

The Saints surprised many by notching one of the most shocking wins of Week 1, routing reigning MVP QB Aaron Rodgers and the favored Green Bay Packers 38-3 in a neutral-site game in Jacksonville.

The win, though, came with a cost as three starters — CB Marshon Lattimore, DE Marcus Davenport and C Erik McCoy — went down and will miss time due to injuries.

Also, a mini-COVID-19 outbreak has since struck the organization with six assistant coaches among eight in all testing positive so far. In addition to the inconvenience of practicing and staying in the Dallas area after being displaced by Hurricane Ida, the Saints now will be operating under the league’s enhanced COVID mitigation protocols this week.

The Panthers, meanwhile, have no such distractions playing at home for the second straight week after opening with a 19-14 win over the New York Jets. Carolina also covered in five of its last seven games against the Saints as an underdog, and given all the above, we’ll say that grows to six of eight with an outright PANTHERS (+3.5, +155 ML) win Sunday.

Minnesota Vikings +3.5 (-107) at Arizona Cardinals, Sunday at 4:05 p.m. ET

QB Kyler Murray and the Cards also pulled off a Week 1 stunner, routing the field goal-favorite Tennessee Titans 38-13 on the road.

The Vikings didn’t fare nearly as well in their season opener in Cincinnati, falling 27-24 on the last play of overtime.

We see things evening out, though, Sunday afternoon in the desert as these still look to be two equally-matched teams. Take the VIKINGS (+3.5).

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Dallas Cowboys +3.5 (-122) at Los Angeles Chargers, Sunday at 4:25 p.m. ET

This will be the Bolts’ home opener — and their first game at SoFi Stadium with fans; however, given the Chargers’ lack of serious L.A. backing, that only means the sparkling new stadium will mainly be filled with Cowboys fanatics.

On the field, second-year Chargers QB Justin Herbert certainly looks to be the real deal but QB Dak Prescott and the Cowboys should’ve beaten the defending-champion Tampa Bay Buccaneers, losing 31-29 late in the league’s season opener.

Dallas is still getting more than a field goal against a lesser foe, so get down on the COWBOYS (+3.5).

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First look: New Orleans Saints at Carolina Panthers odds and lines, Panthers open as home ‘dogs

Looking at Sunday’s New Orleans Saints at Carolina Panthers Week 2 NFL odds, lines and trends. Here’s what you need to know.

The New Orleans Saints (1-0) and Carolina Panthers (1-0) meet Sunday in Week 2 at Bank of America Stadium in Charlotte, N.C. Kickoff is scheduled for 1 p.m. ET. Below, we look at the Saints vs. Panthers odds and lines; check back for our NFL picks and predictions.

The Saints, displaced by Hurricane Ida, “hosted” the Packers in Jacksonville in Week 1. They made themselves right at home, pounding Green Bay 38-3, winning outright as 4-point underdogs as the Under connected.

The Panthers acquired QB Sam Darnold from the New York Jets in the offseason, and as luck has it, that’s the team they faced in Week 1. Darnold passed for a touchdown and ran for another in a 19-14 win and cover as the Under hit.

Saints at Panthers odds, spread and line

Odds provided by Tipico Sportsbook; access USA TODAY Sports’ betting odds for a full list. Lines last updated Monday at 7:45 a.m. ET.

Money line: Saints -175 (bet $175 to win $100) | Panthers +140 (bet $100 to win $140)
Against the spread (ATS): Saints -3.5, -102 (bet $102 to win $100) | Panthers +3.5, -122 (bet $122 to win $100)
Total (O/U): 45.5, Over -115 (bet $115 to win $100) | Under -105 (bet $105 to win $100)

2021 betting stats:

ML: Saints 1-0 | Panthers 1-0
ATS: Saints 1-0 | Panthers 1-0
O/U: Saints 0-1 | Panthers 0-1

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Saints at Panthers head-to-head

The Saints won 33-7 in Week 17 at BoA as the Under connected, and they have won four consecutive trips to Charlotte – covering three times. In each of the covers, the wins were by 21 or more points.

Of course, a lot of that history is old news with QB Drew Brees under center for the Saints and QB Cam Newton for the Panthers. QB Jameis Winston is now the starter in New Orleans, Brees in the television studio and Newton is looking for a job.

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