Carolina Panthers vs. New England Patriots 8/8/24 – This piece of writing is about an NFL preseason meant to take place in 2024 whose focus will be on the Carolina Panthers (2-15 last season) and New England Patriots (4-12 last season). Slated for Thursday, August 8, at 7:00 PM ET, this contest not only marks the beginning of NFL matches but also constitutes an important examination for both failing parties. To fans and gamblers alike, it is a key attraction as part of today’s NFL preseason top picks that give gambling people or fans a little peek into how teams can perform in the forthcoming usual season.
Carolina Panthers vs. New England Patriots 8/8/24 Game Info |
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| When: | Thursday, August 8, 2024 at 7:00 PM ET |
| Where: | Gillette Stadium |
| TV: | NFLN |
| Stream: | NFL Game Pass |
Carolina Panthers (2-15 Last season) vs. New England Patriots (4-12 Last season)
The Carolina Panthers found power in their running attack last year with Chuba Hubbard leading the charge, despite otherwise being a bad team. He had 902 rushing yards and five touchdowns as he showed that he can be the top back. However, it will be important for their offensive line to show some stability if they want him to take another step forward. Adam Thielen was a reliable target in the pass game too, compiling over 1,000 receiving yards. His experience and route-running ability should help improve an offense that struggled mightily for the Panthers this season.
On the other hand, Rhamondre Stevenson was able to rush for 619 yards and four touchdowns last year for New England who also excelled in this area on offense. The Patriots’ explosive nature is enhanced by his tackle-breaking ability combined with agility. In terms of passing though Douglas has yet to find paydirt but recorded 561 receiving yards as a younger receiver while playing for them last year which doesn’t bode well since they need more from him along with other receivers if they want to rebuild overall depth at that position or threaten teams through air attack consistently throughout games played this upcoming season.
Bryce Young QB vs. Bailey Zappe QB
Bryce Young‘s first season with the Panthers was a difficult entry into the NFL, characterized by 2,877 passing yards and 11 touchdown passes compared to 10 interceptions. Young needs to use his agility and accuracy under pressure more effectively to avoid getting sacked as often as he did last year (62 times). The Panthers need him to develop if they want to build around his skill set for a better team.
Bailey Zappe had limited starts for the Patriots but showed promise through a completion percentage of 59.9% and total passing yards amounting to 1,272. His nine interceptions versus six touchdowns indicate that decision-making should be improved on his part. Depending on how Bailey Zappe performs this preseason will determine where he stands in the QB depth chart of the New England Patriots team.
NFL Odds/Point Spread: New England Patriots -165, Total Odds: 34.5
The betting odds favor the Patriots slightly, reflecting their home advantage and perhaps a slight edge in team cohesion from the last season. The total set at 34.5 suggests a low-scoring game, aligning with the teams’ recent struggles on offense.
Carolina Panthers Betting Trends
The Panthers are just 5-12-1 against the spread in their last 18 games, which shows that they aren’t meeting expectations. This has caused many of their games to go under as well, with 9 of the last 11 going below the over/under line. While this indicates some reason for hope and a chance for improvement, it also shows how difficult things have been for them.
New England Patriots Betting Trends
On the other hand, New England has not done well when it comes to betting against spreads either with an identical record (5-12-1) like that of Carolina’s. The Patriots should be especially worried since they lost five consecutive home games. Nevertheless, aside from games played against Carolina, there’s been a trend where New England tends to go over more often than under so perhaps offensive adjustments can be made here too!
Carolina Panthers vs. New England Patriots 8/8/24 Betting Picks
Considering the changes made during the preseason and how both teams are structured right now, we should see a competitive game. The Patriots are seen as favorites but they cannot underestimate the Panthers who may perform better than expected with a more seasoned Bryce Young on their roster. Slightly tipping towards New England is probably the best choice because of home court advantage coupled with marginally improved performance metrics.
If you want to get involved in Best Multi-handicapper picks or prop bets over/under then it’s worth looking at the under given what has happened lately with each team and offensive struggles last season. On top of that, betting on individual performances like rushing yards for Hubbard or receptions by Thielen might provide some value too.