Current NFC South Champions Carolina can kick off their season with victory over Green Bay in Monday night's big game.
NFL - GB Packers @ CAR Panthers
Current NFC South Champions Carolina can kick off their season with victory over Green Bay in Monday night's big game. At 15/8 the Panthers look a good bet at this stage for a divisional repeat, while the Super Bowl runners-up cannot be overlooked in our outright market at 18/1 either. Last season's defensive line may have been re-shaped but the majority of the team remains intact and should have gained confidence from their achievements. Receiver Steve Smith is an inspiration for the offence, while QC Jake Delhomme is cool under pressure, and. running backs Steven Davis and DeShaun Foster are both talented. The Packers arguably overachieved last season but even so they should have made the NFC Championship game, their defence embarrassingly allowing the Eagles to convert on fourth and 26. Veteran QB Brett Favre will be well protected by an excellent line, which should clear big holes for running back Ahman Green. Their defensive front should be stiffer than at the start of last season but the secondary remains a concern. Recommendation: Carolina -3.0 @ 20/23.
bet365 Game Lines: Point Spread: GB Packers (+3.0) @ 20/21, CAR Panthers (-3.0) @ 20/23. Totals: 43.5 @ 10/11. Money: Packers 29/20, Panthers 20/33.Live betting at bet365.com on Monday night's game, where the markets will include: Point Spread; Game Total; Team To Make Next Score; and Next Score Of The Game.
bet365 NFC South prices … Panthers 15/8, Buccaneers 9/4, Falcons 12/5, Saints 4/1. bet365 selected Super Bowl prices…Patriots 7/1, Eagles 9/1, Colts 11/1, Seahawks 12/1, Broncos, Ravens 16/1, Chiefs, Panthers 18/1, others on bet365 website. Win only.
