The NFL preseason has another betting opportunity you do not want to miss as the New York Jets (1-0) face off against the Carolina Panthers (0-1) on Saturday, August 17, at 7:00 PM ET at Bank of America Stadium in Charlotte, North Carolina. The Jets are favored from their previous momentum and have a point spread at -3.5 (-110).
The Jets aim to build on their momentum from their 20-17 win against the Washington Commanders. Plenty of excitement surrounds the group as they look to see what players will work best offensively with quarterback Aaron Rodgers in the regular season.
The Jets finished last season with a 7-10 record and third in the AFC East. With improvements made in this offseason and a healthy roster, this team is getting a lot of hype.
They ranked 29th in total offense (268 points, 15.8 points per game) last season. Having Rodgers out exceptionally early in the season crushed their chances of success, but now they hope to make a run with him being healthy.
The Jets' defense was a bright spot, as they ranked 12th in total points allowed (355 points, 20.9 points per game). They will look to improve on both sides of the field and complement Rodgers' talents.
The Panthers are returning to preseason action after a disappointing 17-3 loss to the New England Patriots. Quarterback Bailey Zappe completed 12 of 20 passes and had 108 yards. The Panthers cannot afford to have bad starts to games, especially since they were one of the worst teams in the league just a year ago.
The Panthers capped off last season with a 2-15 record, with plenty of dissatisfaction. They were horrendous on offense, and the defense was nearly as bad.
They ranked 31st in total offense (236 points, 13.9 points per game). Their efficiency with the football and converting on plays led to awful starts, and they only gained points late in the game.
The Panthers' defense ranked 29th in total points allowed (359 points, 22.4 points per game) last season. Judging by their recent battle against the Patriots, they still have a lot of work to do on this section of their game.
MyBookie has you all set with the best NFL preseason betting odds. The New York Jets are 3.5-point favorites to win despite being on the road.
The Jets and Panthers have similar strengths and weaknesses, making this a closely contested game. However, the Jets are adding finishing touches in critical areas while the Panthers still seem too far away from having a legitimate season above .500.
