The Carolina Panthers will start a new era under first-year head coach Dave Canales in a road game vs their division rivals, the New Orleans Saints.
Can Bryce Young show some improvement in Year 2? Or will the Saints be too tough to beat at home?
Let’s dive into the latest Panthers vs Saints odds and analyze down this matchup.
Panthers vs Saints Odds
NFL odds are current as of Friday, Sep. 6, and courtesy of DraftKings Sportsbook.
- Moneyline: Panthers (+164) vs Saints (-198)
- Spread: Panthers +4 (-112) vs Saints -4 (-108)
- Over/Under: Over 41.5 (-108) / Under 41.5 (-112)
Panthers vs Saints Prediction
Panthers 21, Saints 17
I’m a big fan of what the Panthers did this offseason. Bringing in Dave Canales as the new head coach is huge for Bryce Young. Remember: Canales helped both Geno Smith and Baker Mayfield have breakout seasons.
On top of that, new wideout Diontae Johnson gives Young a legitimate number-one option with strong separation skills.
Let’s not forget how this team bolstered their offensive line by bringing in guard Robert Hunt (77.1 PFF Grade).
Meanwhile, the Saints are stuck in the mud with one of the worst head coaches in the NFL, Dennis Allen.
Add in the fact that New Orleans has major question marks on the offensive line — PFF ranks this group 32nd in the NFL — and you have a vulnerable team at risk of completely bottoming out in 2024.
Look for Young to show improvement from the jump, resulting in an upset victory over the Saints here.
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Panthers vs Saints Best Bets
Panthers +4 (-112) @ Saints
I like the Panthers to win this game outright, so it’s a no-brainer to take Carolina +4 in this spot.
We’re getting past key numbers of three and four, giving us paths to victory or a push, even if the Panthers lose something like 21-17 or 20-17, two common score lines.
The focus of this bet is on coaching: I like Dave Canales a lot more than Davis Allen.
I’m also confident that Bryce Young will have a much better season now that he can pepper Diontae Johnson with targets.
I mentioned the Saints’ vulnerable offensive line. That’s bad news against a stud defensive tackle like Panthers’ Derrick Brown, who earned a 90.1 PFF Grade last season.
Back the Panthers to get the Canales era off to a strong start with a win with your NFL bet of the day.
