In one of the NFL Matchups this week for the preseason: The Detroit Lions and Carolina Panthers are getting together for the final game of their preseason schedule.
The Detroit Lions are 1-1 in preseason play, while the Carolina Panthers are winless in two games. Detroit, a season ago, missed the postseason but went 9-8. The Lions won their last two games of the season to complete a season above .500 in the NFL team standings.
The Carolina Panthers record was 7-10 and tied with two other teams in the NFC South for second place a season ago. Tampa Bay won the division at 8-9.
Let’s take a look at our favorite Lions vs Panthers Betting Picks for this game.
Detroit Lions vs. Carolina Panthers Odds
Before we give you our Lions vs Panthers Betting Picks, here are the updated odds for the game. Take a look at the NFL Point Spreads:
- Moneyline: Carolina Panthers -162 | Detroit Lions +136
- Spread: Carolina Panthers -3 | Detroit Lions +3
- Total: 36.5
Detroit Lions vs. Carolina Panthers Information
Detroit Lions vs Carolina Panthers
Location of the game: Bank of America Stadium. Charlotte, NC.
When: Friday, August 25. 8:00 pm ET.
How to watch: CBS
Detroit Lions vs. Carolina Panthers Analysis
The Detroit Lions struggled in their second preseason game, scoring just one touchdown in the game. The lone touchdown came with Nate Sudfeld throwing to Chase Cota for the touchdown.
Looking at the NFL player stats, Cota is getting opportunities at the receiving position before the return of Amon-Ra St. Brown and Marvin Jones Jr for the regular season.
Sudfeld played much of the game, with Teddy Bridgewater also getting opportunities. The Lions struggled to run the football, with just over 30 yards on the ground.
Detroit, in their Week 1 preseason win, saw Cota catch the ball four times for 60 yards. Sudfeld struggled in that game as well, with two interceptions. Jared Goff should get a chance to see some snaps in this preseason finale.
The Lions start their regular season NFL schedule on Thursday Night Football. That game is slated for September 7th on the road at Kansas City.
The Detroit Lions injury report show Amon-Ra St. Brown is the most notable player with a lower leg injury. He is hoping to be ready for Week 1 and improve upon his long-shot NFL MVP Odds for 2023.
Carolina’s Comeback Quest
Looking at the NFL team stats, the Carolina Panthers have struggled a bit in the preseason. The Panthers trailed 21-3 at halftime to the Giants, only to score the final 16 points, but still fell 21-19. The Panthers got a rushing touchdown from Raheem Blackshear and a receiving touchdown from Gary Jennings in the loss.
The first preseason game saw Carolina score zero points in the game. Bryce Young, the rookie out of Carolina, will be the starting quarterback when Week 1 arrives. Fans in Carolina are hopeful he will get some Week 3 opportunities.
The Panthers start the regular season on the road in Atlanta. Carolina then hosts the New Orleans Saints on Monday Night Football for their Week 2 affair.
Detroit Lions vs. Carolina Panthers Betting Picks
The Carolina Panthers have certainly struggled so far in the preseason. It does not appear the Panthers are putting much emphasis on winning in the preseason.
That is their choice, and one many teams make early on in the preseason. That means this is going to be the Detroit Lions’ game to win.
The Lions are going to win this game pretty easily and keep the Panthers winless during the preseason action.
Detroit Lions vs. Carolina Panthers Betting Prediction
This is a pretty interesting game to give a betting prediction on. We mentioned Detroit winning the game, so our betting prediction for this game is the Lions win 24-10 over the Panthers.
- Therefore, barring any late addition to the NFL injury report, our final Lions vs Panthers Betting Picks include the Detroit Lions moneyline at +136 and also the under 36.5 points for the game.
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