The Carolina Panthers and Washington Commanders meet in their preseason opener Saturday. Kickoff from FedEx Field is scheduled for 1 p.m. ET. Below, we analyze Tipico Sportsbook‘s lines around the Panthers vs. Commanders odds, and make our best NFL picks, predictions and bets.
The Panthers acquired QB Baker Mayfield from the Cleveland Browns to come in and compete with QB Sam Darnold for the starting job. Both quarterbacks are expected to see action Saturday in D.C. Rookie QB Matt Corral is also expected to debut.
Like the Panthers, the Commanders have 3 capable QBs in Carson Wentz, Taylor Heinicke and Sam Ehlinger, and all are expected to see some snaps against Carolina. The level of play on offense for both sides could be good.
Panthers at Commanders odds
Odds provided by Tipico Sportsbook; access USA TODAY Sports Scores and Sports Betting Odds hub for a full list. Lines last updated Friday at 11:07 p.m. ET.
- Money line (ML): Panthers +125 (bet $100 to win $125) | Commanders -155 (bet $155 to win $100)
- Against the spread (ATS): Panthers +2.5 (+105) | Commanders -2.5 (-130)
- Over/Under (O/U): 37.5 (O: +100 | U: -120)
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Panthers at Commanders picks and predictions
Prediction
Panthers 19, Commanders 13
Money line
The PANTHERS (+125) are likely to keep oft-injured RB Christian McCaffrey on the sidelines, but they have 2 NFL starting QBs in Mayfield and Darnold, and both are likely to see at least a handful of series. That gives the visitors the edge, although Washington’s defense is fierce.
For the Commanders (-155), Wentz has had a woeful training camp with his new team, and it is going to be a work in progress this preseason to get him hitting on all cylinders before Week 1.
Against the spread
The PANTHERS +2.5 (+105) is the play, although playing ATS vs. ML really makes no sense unless you strongly believe there is going to be a tie. Just play the money line.
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Over/Under
The UNDER 37.5 (-120) is the way to go.
While these teams are each deep at the QB position, these teams still are among the lowest ranked overall clubs in the NFL. The Washington defense will make things particularly difficult on the Carolina offense, and the Panthers D isn’t too shabby, either. Expect many field goals, not so many touchdowns.
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