The New York Jets (0-1) take on the Carolina Panthers (0-0) in Week 1 NFL preseason action on Saturday. Kickoff from Bank of America Stadium is at 4 p.m. ET (NFL Network). Below, we analyze BetMGM Sportsbook’s lines around the Jets vs. Panthers odds, and make our expert NFL picks and predictions.
The Jets lost 21-16 to the Cleveland Browns in the Hall of Fame Game on July 4. New York mustered only 189 yards of total offense. New QB Aaron Rodgers and other key starters didn’t play vs. the Browns and are not expected to play Saturday against the Panthers.
The Panthers will give QB Bryce Young the first game action of his NFL career as the 1st overall pick in the 2023 NFL Draft this year is expected to take the reigns immediately. Carolina has a new coaching staff led by Frank Reich, who was fired last year from his role as the head coach of the Indianapolis Colts after a 3-5-1 start to the season.
Jets at Panthers odds
Provided by BetMGM Sportsbook; access USA TODAY Sports Scores and Sports Betting Odds hub for a full list. Lines last updated at 6:12 a.m. ET.
- Moneyline (ML): Jets +145 (bet $100 to win $145) | Panthers -175 (bet $175 to win $100)
- Against the spread (ATS): Jets +3.5 (-110) | Panthers -3.5 (-110)
- Over/Under (O/U): 37.5 (O: -110 | U: -110)
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Jets at Panthers picks and predictions
Prediction
Jets 21, Panthers 13
Moneyline
Because teams often rest their starters or give them limited action this early in the preseason you’re relying on players who largely will not make NFL rosters to determine the outcome of the game.
There is only one way to bet on preseason football with its uncertainty and volatility: taking the underdog on the moneyline.
BET JETS (+145).
Against the spread
Preseason games are too volatile and unpredictable to really get a good gauge for the spread.
The Panthers will play their starters some. The Jets will have many key starters sitting. It will come down to which team has the better back-of-the-roster players.
No need to guess here. If you’re going to guess, go with plus odds on the moneyline.
PASS.
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Over/Under
Last preseason, 11 of 16 games had totals higher than 37 points.
However, through 8 preseason contests this weekend, only 2 have surpassed 37 total points.
The Hall of Fame game with the Jets had 37 points last week.
BET UNDER 37.5 (-110).
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