Carolina Panthers Betting Line
After three consecutive losing seasons, the Carolina Panthers head into the 2021 NFL ‘s free agency period with several positions that need addressing. Before they can attack arguably the most significant offseason in the team’s history, the Panthers must address the numerous players on their roster who will be free agents once the 2021 season kicks off in March.
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- Panthers Offense: Betting Analysis The Panthers have averaged 3.4 fewer points per game this season (23.3) than the Broncos have allowed (26.7). In games where Carolina score at least 23.3 points this season, they have put together a record of 1-4.
It wasn’t a season filled with wins, but Carolina defied preseason expectations– many of which put them picking first overall in the upcoming draft. Instead, new head coach Matt Rhule set the tone and the culture for the Panthers moving forward. The Panthers were without superstar Christian McCaffrey for most of the entire season, but the offense showed up anyway. The receiving tandem of D.J. Moore and Robby Anderson exceeded hopes and turned Carolina into an offense that had explosive potential.
As was the case last offseason, the defense needs attention. The defense was anchored by star rookie Jeremy Chinn and pass rusher Brian Burns, but offenses gashed the unit nonetheless. Carolina will likely dip back into the defensive pot this coming draft, just a year after selecting the first all-defense rookie class in NFL history. Panthers fans have a right to be optimistic about their future under offensive coordinator Joe Brady. The only piece missing from the passing equation is a star quarterback (something that could be addressed in the coming draft).
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Panthers prop bets
Prop bets are based on individual performance, typically surrounding players. After a quiet start to the season, D.J. Moore became an excellent value target for prop betting in the NFL season’s later weeks. For example, Moore’s projected receiving total in the Panthers’ Week 7 matchup with the New Orleans Saints was 67.5 yards. That game, he hauled in 93 yards and those that bet over his receiving prop would have cashed out.
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Panthers futures odds
Futures are long-term bets that can range from an offseason to a full season (or beyond). Team win totals, award winners, and player performance are common futures. For example:
2020 Odds to win NFL DROY
- Chase Young -110
- Patrick Queen +450
- Kenneth Murray +1000
- Jaylon Johnson +1500
This line for the Defensive Rookie of the Year would often be bet before the season starts. Futures allow for bettors to capitalize on players they think are favorites to win awards long before the odds shift away from their favor. For example, Queen opened with odds of +900 to win the DROY award after the NFL Draft; his odds will shift as the season develops based on his performance for the Ravens defense.
Panthers Super Bowl LVI odds
The Carolina Panthers opened with +4500 odds to win Super Bowl LVI. While those odds are in the bottom half of the league, they are significantly better than their 2020 Super Bowl odds.
Panthers NFC South odds
The Carolina Panthers were mathematically eliminated from the NFC South race in 2020.
Panthers win totals
NFL win totals will be released later this offseason. Keep your eyes on this page for the latest NFL projected win totals.
Carolina Panthers 2021 schedule and betting odds
Check back for the complete Panthers 2021 schedule along with the opening spreads for every game.
How to bet on the Carolina Panthers
Moneyline
The moneyline is the simplest of bets, decided by the straight-up winner and loser of each game. Consider the following example:
- Ravens -185
- Panthers +310
The Panthers are heavy underdogs in this matchup, paying out $410 total for a $100 bet ($310 in winnings). The Ravens are the favorites in this matchup (indicated by -185), requiring a $185 bet to win $100 (plus the initial bet back). How much either team wins or loses by does not matter in moneyline betting, the payout remains the same.
Point spread
Betting on the point spread is determinant on how many points a team wins or loses by. Take the following example:
- Panthers -3.5 (-110)
- Washington +3.5 (-110)
In this example, Carolina is favored by 3.5 points, indicated by “-3.5.” If the Panthers win the game 24-20, the Panthers (-3.5) win the bet and would have a total payout of $19.09 on a $10 bet ($9.09 in profit). If the Washington keep the game within four and lose 23-17, Washington (+3.5) would win, and the payout would be the same as listed above.
Point total (over/under)
The point total refers to the over/under line set by books. This number projects the total number of points scored in a game and, like prop betting, is bet whether one thinks the score will go over or under the set point total. For example, the Panthers’ Week 8 matchup with the Atlanta Falcons had a projected point total of 44.5 points. The Panthers lost that game 25-17, resulting in 42 total points. Those that bet under the point total would have cashed out.
In-play and live betting
Sometimes, the most thrilling and rewarding bets are bets made while games are being played. These are referred to as live bets or in-play bets. Odds are ever-changing during games, which would prove to be fruitful for sharp and prepared bettors. For example, if the Panthers (-110) were heavily favored against the Jets (+190) before kickoff, a payout on a $10 bet on Carolina to win would win $9.09.
However, say the Panthers fell to a big 21-3 deficit in the first half despite controlling the overall game (due to costly turnovers or a special teams gaffe). Odds may swing in favor of the Jets, who may be a -110 favorite at halftime. Taking the Panthers to come back and win the game could present plus-odds (say, +155). Should a bettor take Carolina (+155) at halftime and the Panthers pull off the comeback, winners would win $15.50 instead of $9.09 (plus the initial $10 bet).
This could also be an effective way to “hedge” your bet; say a bettor took the Jets (+190) in that game, but Carolina jumps out to a 14-0 first quarter lead and is controlling the overall feel of the game, bettors could hedge by throwing some money down on Carolina (-190) to return some of the inevitably-lost bet.
Parlays and teasers
You can always string bets together in the form of parlays or teasers. Usually during busy Sundays, bettors can parlay several teams to win or cover against the spread and if all bets are successful, the payouts are multiplied. Teasers function similarly, except they allow bettors to move each point spread to a more favorable line in exchange for diminished odds.
Panthers 2020 recap
Record: 5-11
Record ATS: 9-7
Over/under record: 7-9
Taking the Panthers’ record without context would have indicated that this team had a failure of a season and were noncompetitive. However, the Panthers had several close call games where they looked like a threat to top teams, including the Saints (lost 27-24), the Chiefs (lost 33-31) and the Packers (lost 24-16). While Teddy Bridgewater isn’t the long term answer for the franchise, he was sufficient and moved the offense with the skill group Carolina fielded.
Panthers 2021 offseason moves
Key free agents: Russell Okung (LT), John Miller (RG), Curtis Samuel (WR), Chris Reed (RG), Taylor Moton (RT), Rasul Douglas (CB)
Draft pick position needs: QB, OT, CB, TE
Worst case scenario: the Carolina Panthers lose four starting offensive linemen this offseason. While most of the focus is around the quarterback position, Carolina has to sure up their line. Okung was acquired last season from the Chargers for a much-younger player. With assets sunk into Okung, he could be back with the team in 2021 on a player-friendly deal. Defensive lineman Kawann Short and safety Tre Boston were both cut loose from the team, which many speculate was to free up cap space to make a run at disgruntled quarterback Deshaun Watson.
What the Panthers want in the coming free agency period/NFL Draft is no secret– it’s a quarterback. Whether Carolina will end up with a quarterback is up for debate, though; they sit eighth in the first round with Jacksonville, New York, and Atlanta all needing quarterbacks and sitting ahead of them. The third spot– currently held by Miami– is a popular spot that a few teams (including Carolina) might try to trade up for. Other teams that could potentially trade up into that spot based on previous inquiries and aggressive tendencies with QBs include Washington, Chicago, and San Francisco.
Should the Panthers miss out on a quarterback in the draft, they could be looking at Northwestern offensive lineman Rashawn Slater or even Oregon’s Penei Sewell (league buzz suggests some organizations are higher on Slater of late).
The Carolina Panthers (4-10) visit the Washington Football Team (6-8) Sunday in a Week 16 game at FedEx Field. Kickoff is scheduled for 1 p.m. ET. Below, we preview the Panthers-Washington betting odds and lines and make our NFL picks and predictions.
Panthers at Washington: Betting odds, spread and lines
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Money line: Panthers +100 (bet $100 to win $100) Washington -115 (bet $115 to win $100)Against the spread/ATS: Panthers +1 (-110) Washington -1 (-110)Over/Under: 41.5 (O: -115 U: -105)Special NFL Betting Promotion
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Panthers at Washington: Game notes
Carolina Panthers Betting Line Game
The Panthers lost to the Green Bay Packers 24-16 at Lambeau Field in their Week 15 Saturday primetime game. The Packers took a 21-3 lead into halftime, but Carolina snuck in the backdoor to cover as a 9.5-point underdog.Carolina’s gambling records: 8-6 ATS and 7-7 O/U.Like the Panthers, Washington lost its Week 15 game but got an ATS win as a 6-point underdog in a 20-15 loss to the Seattle Seahawks. Second-year QB Dwayne Haskins filled in for an injured QB Alex Smith, completing 38 of 55 passes for 295 yards with a TD and 2 interceptions, and steering Washington to 12 fourth-quarter points to key the cover.Washington’s gambling records: 9-5 ATS and 5-9 O/U.Panthers-Washington is the Ron Rivera Revenge Game as the Football Team’s head coach is facing his former team, which he coached from 2011-19. Under Rivera, Carolina won three straight NFC South titles (2013-15) and played in Super Bowl L, losing to the Denver Broncos.Panthers at Washington: Key injuries
Panthers
DE Brian Burns (knee) questionableRB Christian McCaffrey (thigh) doubtfulLT Russell Okung (calf) doubtfulCB Troy Pride Jr
. (hip) doubtfulDT Bravvion Roy (knee) questionableWashington
RB Antonio Gibson (toe) questionableWR Terry McLaurin (ankle) outLB Kevin Pierre-Louis (ankle) questionableQB Alex Smith (calf) questionablePanthers at Washington: Odds, betting lines, predictions and picks
Prediction
Panthers 20, Washington 16
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Money line (?)
According to Washington Wire, Smith is dealing with soreness in his injured calf and is unlikely to start, paving the way for a second-consecutive Haskins start. If Smith were playing, it’d be hard to not back Washington with its 5-2 home ATS record, while it sits atop the NFC East trying to earn a playoff berth with a coach who’s battled cancer all season and is playing his former employer. Washington’s motivation is clear and obvious.
However, the dropoff from Smith to Haskins is greater than BetMGM is accounting for. It’s hard seeing how Washington has success on offense with McLaurin out and leading-rusher Gibson playing through a toe injury after missing the previous two games.
The Panthers are one of the best road dogs in the NFL, covering in six of their seven road games. It’s an ATS trend that applies since the spread is nearly a pick ’em. Also, the Panthers will have an easier time scheming against a Washington offense that will generate few explosive plays.
GIMME PANTHERS (+100) for 1 unit.
Against the spread (?)
PASS since it’s slightly cheaper to back the Panthers money line, to win straight-up. Getting +1 (one point) doesn’t provide any real insurance.
Over/Under (?)
This feels like a game where both teams play a more conservative style and try to capitalize on each other’s mistakes. I’m expecting a lot of run plays and check-downs, which will keep the clock moving.
Furthermore, Carolina QB Teddy Bridgewater is a quintessential game manager, who doesn’t turn the ball over (eight interceptions in 2020) and should be looking to get rid of the ball fast against a ferocious Washington pass rush.
I’d bet UNDER 41.5 (-105) for a half-unit only because we are late to the party as the market has bet this total down from a 45-point opener.
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