Carolina (7-10 last season) vs New York(10-7-1 last year)
Carolina Panthers vs New York Giants 8/16/2023 — The Panthers had a disappointing season in the previous year, securing the second position in the NFC South with an overall record of 7-10. As the season dragged on, Carolina improved, notably earning a 4-2 record in the final six games. Despite this progress, the team failed to reach the playoffs for the fifth consecutive year. The Panthers made their return to the field in Week 1 of the preseason, facing the Jets. However, the outcome proved challenging for Carolina as they suffered a 27-0 loss, trailing 13-0 by halftime.
Conversely, the Giants have their sights set on a return to the playoffs this season. They concluded the 2022 season with a record of 9-7-1, securing the third position in the NFC East. This performance granted the Giants a spot in the Wild Card round and marked their first winning record since 2016. During the Wild Card Game, New York emerged victorious over the Vikings, scoring 31–24. However, their journey was cut short in the Divisional Playoffs, where the Eagles won with a commanding score of 38–7. In their initial preseason game this year, the Giants held a 13-3 lead against the Lions at halftime. Regrettably, the second half saw a turnaround, with the Giants ultimately succumbing to a 21-16 defeat after being outscored 18-3.
Carolina Panthers vs New York Giants Game Info
Time: 7:00 PM ET.
Date: Friday, August 18, 2023
Location: MetLife Stadium, NJ
TV: NFL Network
Panthers QB Sam Darnold and Giants QB Daniel Jones
Sam Darnold‘s passing performance concluded with a 5 out of 15 pass completion rate, yielding 43 yards. Unfortunately, he also had two interceptions, resulting in a meager quarterback rating of 2.8. The Panthers’ defense grappled with 143 yards allowed from 32 rushing attempts, equating to an average of 4.5 yards per attempt on the ground. Against the aerial assault, Carolina conceded 15 completions out of 25 attempts, translating to a completion percentage of 60.0%, resulting in a total of 161 yards. The team managed 58 plays for a cumulative yardage of 203 as the game concluded. When it came to rushing, the Carolina Panthers endeavored 41 rushes for a collective gain of 171 yards, averaging 4.2 yards per attempt.
On the other side, Daniel Jones recorded a quarterback rating 53.8 for the game, concluding with 135 yards after completing 15 of his 27 passing attempts. He was hindered by one interception and averaged 5.0 yards per pass attempt. The Giants’ pass defense permitted 148 yards through 16 completions from 24 attempts, boasting a completion rate of 66.7%. Executing a total of 52 plays, the Giants amassed 227 yards with an average of 4.4 yards per play. Particularly effective in the ground game, New York achieved 20 carries for 118 yards, averaging an impressive 5.9 yards per carry, ultimately securing their victory.
Odds/Point Spread: New York Giants -3, Total Odds: 39
Although it would be difficult to gauge preseason games early on, both clubs need to do better in this second week. The New York offense only gained 216 yards (135 passing), had 13 first downs as opposed to the Lions’ 19, and only two out of fifteen third- and fourth-down attempts were successful. Even the backups couldn’t overcome the Jets’ defense for Carolina, who went 3-for-13 on third and fourth downs and made two mistakes. In this game, the key players should contribute a little more, and New York is expected to take the lead early enough to win.
Carolina Panthers Betting Trends
- The total went OVER in 4 of Carolina’s last 6 matches.
- Carolina is 1-5 ATS in their last 6 games with the New York Giants.
- The Carolina Panthers are 3-11 SU in their last 14 games on the road.
- The Panthers are 1-6 ATS in their last 7 games on the road against the Giants.
New York Giants Betting Trends
- The total went OVER in 4 of the NY Giants’ last 6 matches.
- The New York Giants are 2-4 SU in their last 6 games.
- The total stayed UNDER in 5 of the Giants’ last 7 games against the Panthers.
- The Giants are 6-1 ATS in their last 7 games at home against Carolina.
Carolina Panthers vs New York Giants Betting Trends
Carolina Panthers vs New York Giants: Carolina is coming off a disappointing opening game loss to Cleveland, but the Panthers played well enough to win and were defeated on a 58-yard field goal in the final seconds. New York won its opening game and looked strong on offense but will be up against a tough Panthers defense. New York has failed to cover the number in six of the last seven overall and each of the last four versus an NFC opponent.
Free Pick and Prediction: New York Giants will win 21-17.
