Lions vs. Panthers: NFL Preseason Week 3 Odds & Picks (Friday)
The 2023 NFL preseason is here! While the NFL regular season will bring a ton of action, we’ll have you covered through the summer as there are plenty of chances to bet and money to make. We’ll have you covered throughout the 2023 NFL preseason with our best odds, picks, and predictions for each and every game. Let’s dive into the action as the first full week of the preseason gets underway. Here are our top odds, picks, and predictions for Friday’s NFL preseason games. And below is a closer look at Lions vs. Panthers.
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2023 NFL Preseason Odds & Picks: Lions vs. Panthers
Here are our top picks and predictions for Friday’s NFL preseason action.
Lions vs. Panthers
The Lions are unlikely to play their starters for this matchup with Carolina. This means more of Nate Sudfeld and Teddy Bridgewater at QB. This hasn’t boded well for Detroit as Sudfeld has struggled in both games and Bridgewater did not look sharp in his first action against Jacksonville. Carolina is expected to play their starters, but they’ve struggled offensively in both preseason games no matter who was lining up. It took them until the fourth quarter of preseason Week 2 to score their first touchdown. With both of these offenses being incredibly stagnant throughout the preseason, I don’t see this game having many points scored. The under is the best angle for this matchup.
Pick: Under 37 (-110)
-Ryan Rodeman
What is Betting Against the Spread?
Betting "against the spread" refers to the act of choosing the winning team based on a numeric handicap placed on the team that oddsmakers believe is superior rather than picking the outright winner. For example, if the Rams face the Bengals, and oddsmakers set the spread at Rams -3.5, you would need Los Angeles to win by 4 or more points in order to cash your Rams bet.
What is an Over/Under Bet?
Over/Under is a wager based on how many points you think will be scored in a specific game. Oddsmakers set the total, and bettors decide whether the final score will be higher or lower than that number. If an Over/Under is set at 44.5 points, and you bet Over, you will need the combined score of both teams to be 45 points or higher to win your bet.
What is a Moneyline Bet?
A moneyline bet involves choosing which team you believe will win a specific matchup. The moneyline favorite carries a minus designation, like -130. This means that you need to wager $130 to earn a $100 profit. Conversely, the underdog carries a plus designation, like +110. This means that you win $110 in profit on a $100 bet.
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