No teams will be on a bye so we have a full slate for Week 12 NFL best bets. There will be three games on Thanksgiving, plus another game Friday. We’ll still have plenty of action to bet on over the weekend, with 11 games on Sunday.
One of the more underwhelming matchups features the Tennessee Titans hosting the Carolina Panthers. The Panthers are just 1-9, while the Titans are also falling out of the playoff hunt with their 3-7 record, and both teams are starting rookie quarterbacks, with Bryce Young set to face off against Will Levis.
Let’s try to spice up this game by highlighting some wagers to take a chance on.
Panthers vs Titans Odds
NFL odds used for this Carolina vs Tennessee preview were found at DraftKings Sportsbook and are current as of November 21, 2023 at 1:30pm ET.
- Moneyline: Titans (-180) • Panthers (+150)
- Spread: Titans -3.5 (-110) • Panthers +3.5 (-110)
- Total Points: Over 36.5 (-110) • Under 36.5 (-110)
- Implied Score: Titans 20, Panthers 16.5
Panthers vs Titans Predictions
Score Pick: Winning Titans 20, Panthers 17
Both teams enter this matchup on three-game losing streaks. They were also both blown out in Week 11. The Panthers lost by 23 points to the Dallas Cowboys, while the Titans suffered a 20-point defeat at the hands of the Jacksonville Jaguars.
It’s worth noting that the Titans three-game losing streak has come away from Tennessee. They are 0-6 on the road this season but 3-1 at home. The Panthers are also winless on the road, posting a 0-5 mark away from Carolina.
A key to this game could be the Panthers struggling to defend the run. They have given up the eighth-most rushing yards per game in the league.
The Titans are a team that likes to run the ball with Derrick Henry and Tyjae Spears. So look for the Titans to take care of business at home.
Panthers vs Titans Best Bets & Props
Titans (-180)
DraftKings Sportsbook • WAGER: 1 unit
These aren’t the most appealing odds to take the Titans on the moneyline. However, with how poorly these two teams have played, asking the Titans to cover the spread is risky. With how good the Titans have been at home, let’s lay the juice and make this our NFL bet of the day.
Race To 20 Points: Titans (+110)
DraftKings Sportsbook • WAGER: 1 unit
The Panthers have not reached 20 points in any of their last four games. The most they could muster up during that span was 15 points in a victory over the Houston Texans.
The Titans have scored at least 27 points in three of their four games at home. Look for them to get to 20 points first.
Panthers First Drive Result: Punt (-125)
DraftKings Sportsbook • WAGER: 1 unit
With the Panthers struggling to score lately, it should come as no surprise that they have punted on their first drive in each of their last four games. Going back even further, they have punted on their first drive in six straight games.
Combine that with how well the Titans have played at home, and taking them to punt again is the way to go.
Panthers vs Titans Same Game Parlay
Panthers vs Titans SGP (+124)
DraftKings Sportsbook • WAGER: 1 unit
- Titans (-180)
- Race To 20 Points: Titans (+110)
This game being played in Tennessee is huge for the Titans, given that they haven’t won a game on the road this season. Their 3-1 record at home is also impressive, regardless of how they have played on the road, and the Panthers haven’t won on the road, either.
Getting us to plus odds for this parlay is combining the Titans moneyline with them to win the race to 20 points. Since they have scored at least 27 points in three of their four home games, they shouldn’t have a problem reaching that threshold.
The Panthers might not get 20 points for the entire game, given that they scored 15 points or fewer in each of their last four games.
