Carolina Panthers running back Rico Dowdle (5) in action against the Dallas Cowboys at Bank of America Stadium in Charlotte, North Carolina.

The Carolina Panthers (3-3) and New York Jets (3-3) meet Sunday for a Week 7 game at MetLife Stadium in East Rutherford, New Jersey. Kickoff is scheduled for 1 p.m. ET (FOX). Let's analyze BetMGM Sportsbook's NFL odds around the Panthers vs. Jets odds and make our expert NFL picks and predictions for the best bets.

The Panthers leveled their record at 3-3 with a 30-27 win over the Dallas Cowboys, covering as a 3-point underdog as the Over (48.5) cashed. RB Rico Dowdle ran for 183 yards with 56 receiving yards and a TD against his old team, and he has a franchise-record 473 total scrimmage yards in the past 2 games, most in a 2-game span in team history.

Carolina has won 3 of the past 4 games, while going 4-1 against the spread (ATS) in the past 5 outings. The Over has cashed in 3 in a row, while going 4-1 in the past 5 games. On the road, Carolina is 0-3 SU and 1-2 ATS this season, with the Over going 2-1, allowing at least 26 points in each outing.

The Jets lost 13-11 in London last Sunday against the Denver Broncos, although they did cover as a 7-point underdog as the Under (43.5) cashed. New York managed 92 rushing yards, and minus-10 passing yards, while QB Justin Fields was sacked 9 times. Fields was just 9-of-17 for 45 yards, while running for 31 yards, second on the team behind RB Breece Hall, who had 22 carries for 59 yards.

New York cashed low in Week 7, but the Over is 3-0 in the past 3 games in North American, averaging 23.3 points per game (PPG), while allowing 31.0 PPG in the span. The Over is 4-1 on the season, while New York is 0-3 SU and 1-2 ATS at home, with the Over going 2-1.

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Panthers at Jets odds

Provided by BetMGM Sportsbook; access USA TODAY Sports Scores and Sports Betting Odds hub for a full list. Lines last updated Saturday at 11:32 p.m. ET.

  • Moneyline (ML): Panthers -120 (bet $120 to win $100) | Jets +100 (bet $100 to win $100)
  • Against the spread: Panthers -1.5 (-110) | Jets +1.5 (-110)
  • Over/Under (O/U): 41.5 (O: -110 | U: -110)

Panthers at Jets injuries

Panthers

  • LB Patrick Jones II (back) out
  • OG Damien Lewis (shoulder) questionable
  • OT Taylor Moton (elbow) questionable
  • DT Tershawn Wharton (toe questionable

Jets

  • CB Michael Carter II (concussion) questionable
  • LB Cam Jones (hip) doubtful
  • CB Qwan'tez Stiggers (hip) doubtful
  • DE Ja'Markis Weston (groin) questionable
  • WR Garrett Wilson (knee) doubtful

Panthers at Jets picks and predictions

Prediction

Panthers 20, Jets 16

Moneyline

AVOID.

The Panthers (-120) should be avoided on the moneyline, as you never should bet the favorite when they're laying 2 or fewer points. There is absolutely no sense paying more juice rather than laying the little bit of points, unless you're dead-set on the game being decided by just a single point.

Against the spread

Back PANTHERS -1.5 (-110) as the slight road favorite against the winless Jets.

Carolina's Dowdle is playing with a lot of confidence, and the Panthers are back at .500. And, rookie WR Tetairoa McMillan had his first 2 NFL TDs last week, as he builds rapport with QB Bryce Young. The Jets, on the other hand, are a rudderless ship on offense, as Fields is holding onto the starting job by a thread. And, it doesn't help that his best receiving option, Wilson, is doubtful to play.

Over/Under

UNDER 41.5 (-110) is worth a look.

Carolina is solid on the ground, and running keeps the clock moving. The Jets are likely to be without Wilson, the top option in the passing game. New York should have a ground-based attack, too, with RB Breece Hall and Fields tucking it and going. The points should be at a premium Sunday.

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