Photo by Quinn Harris/Getty Images. Pictured: Curtis Samuel #10 of the Carolina Panthers celebrates
NFL Odds: Panthers vs. Packers
| Panthers Odds | -8.5 |
| Packers Odds | +8.5 |
| Over/Under | 51.5 |
| PRO Projections | Packers -7.3 | O/U: 53.4 |
| Time/Channel | 8:15 p.m. ET, FOX |
The Carolina Panthers have lost seven of their past eight games and now get a date with the 10-3 Green Bay Packers at Lambeau on a short week.
Yikes.
Green Bay is an 8.5-point favorite (click here for the latest NFL odds) against Carolina on Saturday night, so should bettors count on a Packers double-digit victory? Or is a contrarian Panthers play the smart play here?
Our NFL PRO Report provides a clear answer.
NFL Picks: Panthers vs. Packers
Sharp Action
The Panthers opened at 9-point underdogs against the Packers, but sharp action has driven this spread down to +8.5 across the market, with some shops down to +8 as well.
Per Sports Insights’ Bet Signals, smart money popped Carolina at +9 earlier this week, leaving little question as to why this spread has ticked down since open.
Big Money
Smart money, you say? The Action Network’s NFL public betting data shows the Panthers attracting 58% of the money on just 47% of spread bets.
As is often the case, oddsmakers have been reacting to big wagers from respected bettors and the combination of our PRO Report signals and line movement confirms that.
PRO Report Pick: Panthers +8.5