Panthers vs Seahawks NFL Odds, Pick, Prediction: Don’t Discount Andy Dalton
Getty Images. Pictured: Andy Dalton (left) and Geno Smith.
Panthers vs Seahawks Odds NFL Week 3
| Panthers Odds | ||
|---|---|---|
| Spread | Over/Under | Moneyline |
+4.5 -110 | 42.5 -110o / -110u | +175 |
| Seahawks Odds | ||
|---|---|---|
| Spread | Over/Under | Moneyline |
-4.5 -110 | 42.5 -110o / -110u | -210 |
Panthers vs. Seahawks odds unsurprisingly have Seattle installed as a home favorite, but this game could be tricky given Carolina's quarterback situation.
The Panthers face a daunting task against the Seahawks as they’re flying cross-country on a short week without the first overall pick in the 2023 NFL Draft, Bryce Young. The rookie, however, has been going through growing pains to start his career, so there’s reason to believe Carolina’s passing game might actually improve with veteran Andy Dalton under center. Not to mention, Seattle's secondary is dealing with a number of key injuries.
Let's preview this NFC game between Carolina and Seattle from Lumen Field and make a Panthers vs. Seahawks pick and prediction.
Seattle’s secondary is a shell of itself heading into Week 3.
Pro Bowl CB Riq Woolen (chest) is expected to miss the game while nickel Coby Bryant (toe) has already been ruled out. Starting safeties Quandre Diggs (hamstring) and Julian Love (hamstring) are both questionable, although the hope is that at least one of them will be able to give it a go.
If there’s any good news for the Seahawks, it’s that star safety Jamal Adams is expected to return after he tore his quad over a year ago. However, he might be rusty after such an extended absence.
It shouldn’t come as much of a surprise then that Seattle’s been dismal against the pass to start the year. The Seahawks are 31st in DVOA (51.4%) and give up the second-most passing yards per game (438.5) and third-most yards per attempt (8.7).
As for the Panthers, their passing attack has been virtually nonexistent. I’m throwing that out the window, though. It’s a whole new ballgame with Dalton under center.
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Carolina threw its rookie into the fire to learn on the job in what figures to be a rebuilding year, though Dalton might give this team the best chance to win right now.
Young has struggled with his accuracy to start his career, completing only 59.2% of his passes. That’s the fifth-worst mark in the league and is a low bar for Dalton to improve upon.
I expect Carolina to be more efficient with Dalton under center, especially since he should have enough time in the pocket to operate.
Seattle’s recorded the second-fewest sacks (2) and sixth-fewest pressures (13), so Adam Thielen, DJ Chark, Hayden Hurst and the rest of Carolina’s pass catchers could have more opportunities than they’ve had with Young.
Finally, for what it’s worth, Dalton’s had marked success against the Seahawks over his career. He’s 3-1 against them and notably threw for a career-high 418 yards the last time he played in Seattle. That’s an impressive feat, considering it’s one of the toughest environments for quarterbacks to play in on the road.
Panthers vs. Seahawks
Betting Picks & Predictions
The line on Dalton’s passing yards is depressed because people see a backup quarterback playing on the road at raucous Lumen Field.
However, the veteran is probably better equipped to handle the noise than Young would have been, and the switch should at worst be a horizontal change.
I clearly like Dalton’s experience against Seattle’s ravaged secondary. That being said, the Panthers don’t boast the most explosive weapons in the passing game, which is why I’m only leaning toward the over.
The total on Dalton's passing yards has been as low as 212.5, but I’d play it up to the 214.5 yards most books are offering it at.
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