Panthers vs Saints Prediction, Preview & Betting Odds – Week 2 MNF
In this post I share my Panthers vs Saints prediction with you plus a breakdown of the betting odds, team news and matchups ahead of week 2 Monday Night Football.
This game between Carolina and New Orleans is the first of two Monday Night Football games as we are treated to an NFL doubleheader this Monday night. The other game this Monday night is Steelers vs Browns.
Panthers vs Saints Game Info
When is the Panthers vs Saints game on?
The Carolina Panthers face the New Orleans Saints at 7.15pm ET on Monday, September 18th.
In the UK and Ireland kick-off is at 12.15am, Monday night/Tuesday morning.
Panthers vs Saints TV Channel and Live Stream
You can watch the Panthers vs Saints on ESPN with coverage beginning from 7pm.
TV viewers in the UK and Ireland can catch the action on Sky Sports Arena.
The Panthers vs Saints Monday Night Football game can be streamed on ESPN+ and NFL+.
International audiences can stream the game on DAZN which is the new Panthers of International NFL Gamepass.
Where is the Panthers vs Saints Game Being Played?
This game will be played in Bank of America Stadium as Carolina will have home advantage for this divisional matchup against New Orleans.
Panthers vs Saints Odds
| Panthers vs Saints Betting Odds – Week 2 MNF | |||
| Team | Spread | Moneyline | Total |
| Panthers | +3 @ -105 | +142 | Over 39.5 @ -115 |
| Saints | -3 @ -115 | -168 | Under 39.5 @ -105 |
Moneyline Betting Odds
The oddsmakers have installed the Saints as road favorites going into this game. The Panthers on the other hand, led by rookie QB Bryce Young, find themselves as home underdogs in this primetime divisional showdown.
Spread Betting Odds
The Saints are favored by 3 points in this game meaning they will need to win by four points or more to cash tickets for spread backers.
Carolina are field goal underdogs.
Teams News & Injury Reports
Panthers Team News
The Carolina Panthers come into this game relatively unscathed after week one. Only two players were listed on the injury report during the week, WR DJ Chark (hamstring) and OT Taylor Moton (biceps). Both players were full participants in Saturday practice and will be active for this game.
Panthers Injury Report
| Player | Position | Injury | Thu | Fri | Sat | Game Status |
| DJ Chark | WR | Hamstring | LP | LP | FP | Questionable |
| Taylor Moton | OT | Biceps | LP | LP | FP | (-) |
Saints Team News
The Saints had five players listed on the injury report during the week in the leadup to this game. Three of those players, TE Juwan Johnson (calf), TE Jimmy Graham (veteran rest) and OT Ryan Ramczyk (veteran rest) were full participants in practice Friday and will be expected to suit up this Monday night.
DB J.T. Gray (shoulder) was a limited participant in Friday practice but will be active tonight while RB Kendre Miller (hamstring), who was also a limited participant in Friday practice, is inactive.
Saints Injury Report
| Player | Position | Injury | Thu | Fri | Sat | Game Status |
| J.T. Gray | DB | Shoulder | LP | LP | Unspecified | |
| Kendre Miller | RB | Hamstring | LP | LP | Unspecified | |
| Ryan Ramczyk | OT | Rest | LP | FP | Unspecified | |
| Jimmy Graham | TE | Rest | LP | FP | Unspecified | |
| Juwan Johnson | TE | Calf | LP | FP | Unspecified |
Panthers vs Saints Weather Forecast
Temperature
The temperature at Bank of America Stadium at kick-off time is expected to be about 74°. That will drop to about 65° later in the night.
Wind
Wind speeds are predicted to be between 4-6 mph.
Rain
There is no rain in the forecast for this game.
The weather should have no impact on this game given the expected conditions.
Panthers vs Saints Preview
The Panthers’ Form
Carolina are 0-1 after week one of this NFL season having lost on the road to the division rival Atlanta Falcons 24-10.
That game was the NFL debut of #1 overall pick Byrce Young. The rookie’s statline read: 20/38, 146 yds, 1 TD and 2 INTs. This team was expected to have one of the worst records in the league coming into this season with the focus being on Bryce Young’s development more than being a playoff contender.
The Saints’ Form
New Orleans are 1-0 coming into this Monday Night Football clash after an opening week 16-15 win against the Tennessee Titans.
Veteran QB Derek Carr was the big offseason addition for the Saints and the early returns are positive after a 300 yard passing performance in week one.
Panthers vs Saints Betting Trends
The Under is 5-0 in New Orleans’ last 5 road games.
The Under is 5-0 in the last 5 games between these two teams.
Carolina are 8-3 ATS in the last 11 games between these two teams.
New Orleans are 1-5 ATS in their last 6 games against fellow NFC South teams.
Panthers vs Saints Prediction
Prediction: Carolina Panthers 13 New Orleans Saints 20
I’m predicting that the New Orleans Saints will improve to 2-0 here against a young Carolina team.
Rookie Panthers QB Bryce Young is still learning his trade at the NFL level and it’s a steep learning curve. Derek Carr and the Saints should do enough to get the road win here.
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