NFL Preseason Week 2 Odds & Picks for Friday: Panthers vs. Patriots (8/19)
Let’s check out our top odds and pick for Friday’s Week 2 NFL preseason game between the Panthers vs. Patriots.
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NFL Preseason Week 2 Odds & Picks for Friday: Panthers vs. Patriots
The Patriots and Panthers have spent the past week beating up on each other, literally, during joint practices. Now they’ll get to take out their frustration in a more official setting. There are some interesting storylines on both sides entering this game, aside from the recent fisticuffs.
The Patriots are reportedly implementing a new offensive system during training camp, and we may get our first look at it tonight. Obviously, Bill Belichick keeps his plans close to the vest (or hoodie in his case). But after the starters sat in the preseason opener, I’d expect to see Mac Jones and New England’s starting unit play at least a quarter Friday night.
As for the Panthers, Matt Rhule has already said he will mostly play his second and third stringers Friday night. That means Baker Mayfield won’t play much, if at all, after he was named Carolina’s Week 1 starter.
This line has steamed up from New England -3 to as high as -5 at some books Friday morning. But instead of laying the points with the Pats for the full game, I’m going to focus on the first half when I’m more confident that Jones and the starting units will be on the field against Carolina’s backups.
Bet: New England 1H -3
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