The Carolina Panthers (0-1) and Houston Texans (0-1) will face off in NFL Preseason Week 2. Kickoff is set for 1:00 p.m. ET from NRG Stadium in Houston.
The Texans are favored by -2.5 with the game total set at 39.5 (-110o / -110u). The Texans are -148 favorites to win outright, while the Panthers are +120 to pull off the upset.
Let's get into my Panthers vs Texans predictions and NFL Preseason picks.
Panthers vs Texans Odds
| Panthers Odds | ||
|---|---|---|
| Spread | Total | Moneyline |
+2.5 -110 | 39.5 -110/-110 | +120 |
| Texans Odds | ||
|---|---|---|
| Spread | Total | Moneyline |
-2.5 -110 | 39.5 -110/-110 | -148 |
- Panthers vs. Texans spread: Panthers +2.5 (-110), Texans -2.5 (-110)
- Panthers vs. Texans over/under: 39.5 (-110o / -110u)
- Panthers vs. Texans moneyline: Panthers +120, Texans -148
- Panthers vs. Texans best bet: Panthers +2.5
My Panthers vs. Texans best bet is Panthers +2.5, with the best odds currently available at BetMGM. For all of your NFL bets, be sure to find the best lines by using our live NFL odds page.
Panthers vs Texans NFL Preseason Week 2 Preview
In the NFL preseason, games with low totals often signal expected limited scoring that's driven by conservative play calling, backup quarterbacks and coaches prioritizing evaluation over high-risk plays.
Well, this system focuses on small underdogs in this environment, where spreads are tight — between zero and three — and the total is under 40. In these close, low-total games, points become more valuable and small underdogs often stay within the number or win outright due to the reduced scoring environment.
By focusing only on the preseason, we capture the unique volatility and inefficiency of the market in correctly valuing underdogs when games are expected to be tight and low scoring.
Overall, this system has produced a 6% ROI as it has cashed 54% of its lifetime picks (332-279-27). This season, it's off to a fast 4-1 start and has generated a 53% ROI.
My Pick: Panthers +2.5
Spread
I'm betting the Panthers to cover the spread against the Texans.
Moneyline
I'm going to pass on the Panthers vs Texans moneyline.
Over/Under
I don't have a Panthers vs. Texans over/under play.
