Free NFL Pre-Season Pick: Panthers vs. Bills Odds
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NFL Handicapping Analysis: Week 3
(0-2) Carolina Panthers vs. Buffalo Bills (0-2)
Date: Saturday, August 24th
Time: 1:00 ET
Venue: Highmark Stadium, Orchard Park NY
NFL ATS Betting Lines: (BET NOW!) Carolina -1.5 | Buffalo +1.5
NFL Moneyline Odds: Carolina -132 | Buffalo +110
NFL Betting Total: O/U 31.5
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Panthers vs. Bills Gameday
Get ready for an electrifying Week 3 preseason clash as the Panthers and Bills, both sitting at 0-2, face off in a battle that could give us some real betting value.
Saturday, August 24th, at Highmark Stadium in Orchard Park, is where you’ll want to have your eyes—and your bets—focused.
Last season, the Panthers and Bills did not face off head-to-head. When looking back over the last three times these two teams have played, the Bills have the leg up at 2-1. The Bills also had the edge vs. the spread in these games, at 3-0. These games averaged a combined total of 34 points per game leading to an over/under record of 2-1.
Carolina Panthers
Despite the Panthers’ 17-15 loss to the Jets, Carolina was able to pull off a late comeback, with Dillon Johnson rushing for a 7-yard touchdown with just 1:23 left in the 4th quarter and adding another touchdown with 42 seconds left. This was Carolina’s 2nd straight pre-season loss, dropping their record to 0-2. The Panthers lost 15-12, failing to cover the spread as +1 point underdogs.
Throughout the game, the Panthers were behind, as the Jets took a 12-6 lead with 14:10 remaining in the 4th quarter after Adrian Martinez found Lance McCutcheon for a touchdown. However, Carolina fought back with Johnson’s late touchdowns. The over/under line was set at 31.5 points, and the teams combined for just 27 points.
Carolina Panthers Stats
The Panthers’ offense struggled in their 15-12 loss to the Jets, managing only 56 yards passing on 20 attempts. They finished with just 12 first downs and 100 yards rushing on 26 attempts. Quarterback Jack Plummer was the leading passer with 42 yards on 11 completions.
Carolina didn’t find the endzone through the air, and their best chance was a 22-yard touchdown run by Dillon Johnson, who led the team with 83 rushing yards. Ja’Tavion Sanders was the top receiver with 22 yards on two catches.
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In their 15-12 loss to the Jets, the Panthers’ defense allowed just 85 yards passing. They held the Jets to 14 completions on 28 attempts and kept them out of the end zone through the air. However, the Panthers did give up 117 rushing yards on 28 attempts, with the Jets picking up seven rushing first downs.
Carolina’s defense forced a turnover with one interception and limited the Jets to 28.6% on third down. They also recorded one sack and finished with 14 first downs allowed in the game.
Buffalo Bills
Buffalo is now 1-1 in the pre-season after their 9-3 win over the Steelers. The Bills were +2.5 point underdogs on the road in this one. The game was tied 3-3 at halftime, and each team added a field goal in the 3rd quarter, with Buffalo taking the lead for good in the 3rd quarter. The Bills capped off the win with another field goal in the 4th quarter.
Heading into the game, the over/under line was set at 38.5 points, and the teams combined for just 12 points. Buffalo’s defense didn’t allow a touchdown until the 4th quarter, and Tyler Bass had a busy game, kicking field goals in the 2nd, 3rd, and 4th quarters.
Buffalo Bills Stats
In their 9-3 win over the Steelers, the Buffalo Bills’ offense struggled to move the ball through the air, finishing with just 78 yards passing on 18 attempts. They were sacked three times and Mitchell Trubisky threw one interception. The Bills managed only 14 first downs and 167 yards on the ground, averaging 4.9 yards per attempt. On 3rd downs, they converted just 20%.
Ray Davis led the team with 58 yards rushing, including a 19-yard run, while Zach Davidson was the top receiver with 27 yards. Trubisky finished with 86 passing yards.
Buffalo’s defense was tough in their most recent game, holding the Steelers to just 113 yards passing on 27 attempts. The Bills’ pass rush was effective, recording four sacks and keeping the pressure on throughout the game. Despite losing the turnover battle, their secondary played well, allowing just 19 completions (70.4% completion percentage) and not giving up any passing touchdowns.
Buffalo’s run defense also played well, allowing only 106 yards on 27 attempts, with the Bills’ defense as a whole giving up just 219 total yards. They were strong on third downs, allowing the Steelers to convert only 30.8% of their third down attempts.
Carolina Panthers vs. Buffalo Bills NFL Football Betting Trends
- The Panthers are 0-5 in their last five games as a favorite.
- Conversely, the Bills are 2-3 ATS in their last five games as an underdog.
- Also, the Panthers are 2-7-1 ATS in their last ten road games.
- On the other side, the Bills have gone 5-5 across their last ten home games.
- Over the Panthers’ last 3 road games, the over/under record is 1-2.
- The Bills’ have an over/under record of 1-2 in their last 3 games at home.
Panthers vs. Bills Line Movement
| Open-ML | Live-ML | Open-Spread | Live-Spread | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Panthers | +175 | -132 | +4.5 | -1.5 |
| Bills | -220 | +110 | -4.5 | +1.5 |
4* Free Week 3 NFL Betting Prediction: Buffalo +1.5
Carolina comes in as slight favorites at -1.5, with a moneyline of -132, but don’t let those odds fool you. The Panthers’ offense has been nothing short of dismal, averaging just 155 yards per game. Still, with Jack Plummer expected to get significant snaps under center, there’s a glimmer of potential for Carolina to finally find a rhythm.
On the other side, Buffalo’s lack of interest in the outcome makes them a risky bet, even with the enticing +1.5 spread and +110 moneyline. The Bills seem content to keep things vanilla, making a wager on the home team less appealing. With the total set at a modest 31.5, the under might just be the sharp play here, especially given both teams’ lackluster offensive showings so far.
Our pick vs. the spread is to take the Bills to cover as home underdogs. They are currently sitting at +1.5, and we have them winning this one 18-15 over the Panthers.
For this week three pre-season matchup, we also like the over as a good bet. The line is sitting at 31.5 points, and we have these teams finishing with 33 combined points.
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