Bettors should gear up for another exciting NFL preseason matchup between the Carolina Panthers (0-2) and Buffalo Bills (1-1) on Saturday, August 24, at 1:00 PM ET at Highmark Stadium in Orchard Park, New York. The Panthers are currently favored by a point spread of -2.5 (-115).
The Panthers are winless in their two preseason games. Their most recent defeat was a 15-12 loss to the New York Jets. This was a much better improvement after losing their opener against the New England Patriots, but they still have some issues to sort out.
Against the Jets, it was mostly a battle of field goals. The Panthers had possession of the ball for about 28 minutes of game time, which allowed them to stay within reach. However, their offense needs to improve once more.
They are averaging 7.50 points per game and have accumulated 15 points. Quarterback Jack Plummer has completed 22 of his 39 pass attempts and has thrown for 128 yards.
The Panthers are doing a solid job defending, allowing 16.0 points per game. This boils down after allowing 32 points in total. They are in good shape if they can cause issues for a struggling offense for the Bills.
The Bills have a solid outlook for the upcoming season but must go into the regular season healthy. They are coming from a 9-3 victory over the Pittsburgh Steelers.
Despite the win, quarterback Mitchell Trubisky left the game with a knee injury. For now, Ben DiNucci will be under the center and in control of signal calling here. Both games so far have been lopsided, so it will be interesting to see how the team plays on both ends.
The Bills average 7.5 points a game after accumulating 15 in the first two. Frank Gore Jr. will be pivotal in their offensive success, especially since he leads with 62 yards on 15 carries.
Their defense will need to be consistent. They have allowed 36 points, which equates to 18.0 points a game. This will need to drastically change if they want to have a chance at winning.
The best NFL preseason odds are with MyBookie, who currently has you covered for the Carolina Panthers vs. Buffalo Bills showdown. Even though they are on the road and have yet to win a game, the Panthers are 2.5-point favorites.
Both teams have struggled offensively, with the Bills arguably in worse shape. To make matters worse, they have a stack of injuries, such as backup Mitchell Trubisky out for several weeks. Look for the Panthers to cover the spread.
