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The Carolina Panthers (0-1) face the New York Giants (0-1) Friday in preseason Week 2 action. Kickoff from MetLife Stadium is set for 7 p.m. ET (NFL Network). Below, we analyze BetMGM Sportsbook’s lines around the Panthers vs. Giants odds, and make our expert NFL picks and predictions.
The Panthers were demolished 27-0 by the New York Jets to open the preseason. No. 1 overall pick QB Bryce Young played 1 drive, completing 4 of 6 passes for 21 yards. Former Ole Miss QB Matt Corral played the rest of the game, throwing for 126 yards and an interception. Not many defensive starters played as the Panthers gave up 24 points in the final 3 quarters.
The Giants went to Ford Field in preseason Week 1 and lost to the Detroit Lions 21-16. Neither QB Daniel Jones nor star RB Saquon Barkley played in the opener with QB Tommy Devito getting most of the reps. He threw for 155 yards with 1 TD and 1 INT. Expect similar splits in Week 2. First-round pick CB Deonte Banks did play and recorded 1 tackle. The Giants did take a 13-3 lead into the half after which they were outscored 18-3.
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Panthers at Giants odds
Provided by BetMGM Sportsbook; access USA TODAY Sports Scores and Sports Betting Odds hub for a full list. Lines last updated Thursday at 10:21 a.m. ET,
- Moneyline (ML): Panthers +135 (bet $100 to win $135) | Giants -160 (bet $160 to win $100)
- Against the spread (ATS): Panthers +3 (-110) | Giants -3 (-110)
- Over/Under (O/U): 39.5 (O: -110 | U: -110)
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Panthers at Giants picks and predictions
Prediction
Giants 24, Panthers 14
Moneyline
PASS.
The Panthers were awful in their 1st preseason game, and it is unlikely Young gets that much more action in this game. Corral can’t be trusted to lead an NFL offense which was yet again proven in Week 1. New York should win this game, but at (-160), it is too expensive to play outright.
Against the spread
BET GIANTS -3 (-110).
The Giants’ depth has more potential, and that’s what gamblers should look at. QB Tyrod Taylor is a proven veteran as is the case with RB Matt Breida. DeVito also looked better in Week 1 than Corral.
The skill position depth on both sides of the ball along with a far superior performance in Week 1 for New York is what makes it a good play here. The Panthers don’t have a great offense and showcased those issues in Week 1, not scoring a single point.
At this spread and value, take GIANTS -3 (-110).
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Over/Under
LEAN UNDER 39.5 (-110).
The Panthers did not score against the Jets. Young didn’t make a huge impact on his only drive, and Carolina’s main backup, Corral, struggled to move the ball. There’s no reason to assume that will change.
However, the Panthers gave up 2 TDs to QB Tim Boyle, who went 9-of-10 for 84 yards. That type of performance is unlikely from a Giants backup.
Similarly, the Giants scored 16, and their stars likely won’t get much action either. Both teams’ 1st game would have gone Under this total. Back UNDER 39.5 (-110).
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