The New York Giants and the Carolina Panthers, two teams with identical 2-7 records, meet in Munich, Germany. The Panthers will be the home team. Our Giants vs Panthers prediction is for underdog Carolina to cover the 6.5-point spread.
Both clubs are looking at their current rosters and considering their options and needs for the future. Carolina leads the head-to-head series 7-6.
Offshore Odds: Giants Are Nearly a Touchdown Favorite
| Team | Spread | Money Line | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| Giants | -6.5 (-114) | -280 | O 40 (-115) |
| Panthers | +6.5 (-106) | +235 | U 40 (-105) |
Giants Hope To Break a Four-Game Losing Streak
New York has lost four straight after its upset win over the Seahawks on the road. Owner John Mara has stated that he expected general manager Joe Schoen and head coach Brian Daboll to return in 2025. However, a loss to Carolina could lead to him reconsidering that decision.
The Giants have played hard in their last two losses to playoff contenders Pittsburgh and Washington. Still, the NFL does not give any awards for being competitive.
Rookie Tyrone Tracy is establishing himself as a fifth-round steal from the 2024 NFL Draft. Apart from that, there is little for the Giants to get excited about. Quarterback Daniel Jones could be a decent starter on a good team. But the Giants are not a good team. The overwhelming likelihood is that they move on after the season.
Panthers Feeling Good After Comeback Win
Carolina won its second game of the season in Week 9. They defeated New Orleans with a late-game drive, then held on for a one-point win.
More importantly, they won with former first-overall draft pick Bryce Young at quarterback. Young was 16 for 26 with 171 yards passing and one touchdown. This was his second consecutive promising week after he took over for veteran Andy Dalton.
Carolina is at or near the bottom of the league in every team-centered category including points scored, points allowed, takeaway differential, offense, and defense. Still. they played hard against New Orleans and Young is finally showing flashes of the promise that made him their target before the 2023 draft.
Giants vs Panthers Prediction: Expect a Close Game
The Giants are 6.5-point favorites. It seems like a high number, particularly with how much New York has struggled and that Carolina has some positive vibes after their win over the Saints.
Traveling overseas always adds a unique wrinkle to any game. Expect the Panthers to keep it close and stay within those 6.5 points to cover the spread.
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