Panthers vs. Raiders Prediction, Odds, Spread, Injuries, Trends for NFL Week 3

Iain MacMillan | Sep 17, 2024

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The Bryce Young era in Carolina may already be over. It was announced this week that the 2023 No. 1 overall pick has been benched in favor of backup quarterback, Andy Dalton.

As a result, the odds have surprisingly moved in favor of the Panthers ahead of their Week 3 game against the Las Vegas Raiders. They'll look to takedown the Raiders, who are coming off the biggest upset win of the season in Week 2, taking down the Baltimore Ravens as 9-point underdogs.

Let's dive into everything you need to know to bet on this Week 3 interconference showdown.

Panthers vs. Raiders Odds, Spread, and Total

Odds via FanDuel Sportsbook

Spread

Panthers +5.5 (-110)
Raiders -5.5 (-110)

Moneyline

Panthers +215
Raiders -260

Total

OVER 40.5 (-115)
UNDER 40.5 (-105)

Panthers vs. Raiders How to Watch

Date: Sunday, Sept. 22
Time: 4:05 p.m. EST
Venue: Allegiant Stadium
How to Watch (TV): CBS
Panthers record: 0-2
Raiders record: 1-1

Panthers vs. Raiders Betting Trends

Panthers have lost 10 straight road games
The UNDER is 10-3 in the Panthers' last 13 games
Panthers are 1-4 ATS in their last five games
Raiders are 5-1 ATS in their last six games
Raiders are 6-1-1 ATS in their last eight home games

Panthers vs. Raiders Injury Reports

Panthers Injury Report

Ian Thomas, TE - Injured Reserve
Amare Barno, LB - Out
D.J. Wonnum, LB - Out
Jonathon Brooks, RB - Out

Raiders Injury Report

Tyree Wilson, DE - Questionable
Decamerion Richardson, CB - Questionable
Jackson Powers-Johnson, G - Questionable
Divine Deablo, LB - Questionable

Panthers vs. Raiders Key Players to Watch

Carolina Panthers

Andy Dalton: The 36-year old veteran will be making his first start of the season in Week 2. He served as Bryce Young's backup last year as well, starting one game which resulted in a loss. In that game, he completed only 58.6% of passes for 361 yards and two touchdowns. Is he good enough to make the Panthers a competitive football team?

Las Vegas Raiders

Maxx Crosby: The Raiders' defensive end has been a one man wrecking crew this season, already racking up 11 tackles, three sacks, and five tackles for a loss through the first two weeks. He makes an impact every time he steps on the field and will likely pressure Dalton early and often on Sunday.

Panthers vs. Raiders Prediction and Pick

As I broke down in this week's edition of the "Road to 272 Bets", I'm laying the points with the Raiders on Sunday:

The Raiders were set as 7-point favorites in this game but when it was announced that former No. 1 overall pick, Bryce Young, would be benched in favor of Andy Dalton, the line dropped two points to Raiders -5. Is Young that bad of a quarterback that Dalton starting is worth two points? I don't think so.

Young didn't do himself any favors, but the Panthers' roster leaves a lot to be desired and their defense ranks 25th in the NFL in opponent yards per play at 5.7. I'm not sure Andy Dalton, who has gone 6-9 in his last 15 starts while playing for much better teams, is the answer.

I'll lay the points with the Raiders, who will be playing at home for the first time this season.

Pick: Raiders -5.5 (-110)