Another NFL betting opportunity is coming up, as the Carolina Panthers (0-2) are still searching for a victory when they battle the Las Vegas Raiders (1-1) at Allegiant Stadium in Las Vegas, Nevada on Sunday, September 22 at 4:05 PM ET. The Raiders are favored to succeed, with a point spread currently at -5.5 (-110).
The Panthers have little going for them right now, especially after two consecutive blowout losses. Their most recent defeat was a 26-3 loss to the Los Angeles Chargers.
Bryce Young completed 18 of his 26 passes for 84 yards but also had an interception. Chuba Hubbard was solid in running, carrying 10 times for 64 yards. They also had possession of the ball for about 24 minutes, which limited their chances of gaining momentum.
The Panthers only had 159 total yards and seven first downs. On defense, they allowed the Chargers to get 349 yards and 21 first downs and forced two turnovers. They must limit this output against the Raiders if they want any shot at winning.
Their offense and defense both rank last (32nd) in the league. They are averaging 6.5 points a game while allowing 36.5 points from opponents per matchup. They can only realistically expect to win games if they are alive in both categories.
The Raiders narrowly defeated the Baltimore Ravens 26-23. They scored three fourth-quarter drives to come back and take the lead.
Gardner Minshew played phenomenally for the Raiders, putting up 276 yards on 30 out of 38 passes. He had a touchdown late in the fourth but did turn it over earlier in the game. Davante Adams recorded nine receptions for 110 yards and had a touchdown.
The Raiders had the lead for the first time in the game in the final 30 seconds when Daniel Carlson nailed a 38-yard field goal. This was impressive because they accumulated about 100 yards less than the Ravens and had three fewer first downs.
They have been getting 18.0 points a game and rank 20th. Their defense has allowed 22.5 points a game but ranks 19th. While this is a negative ratio, it is still more appealing than the Panthers'.
MyBookie has you set for the Carolina Panthers vs. Las Vegas Raiders matchup, offering the best NFL betting odds. Current odds show the Raiders as 5.5-point favorites, while market trends have the Raiders winning with a 62.3 percent likelihood.
The Panthers must avoid mistakes on either side of the ball, especially since they rank last in both categories. Minshew is a solid threat for the Raiders and will likely push them forward to victory at home. The Raiders have a great shot at covering the spread.
