Today we preview Steelers at Panthers betting picks for NFL Week 3. The Pittsburgh Steelers will be going for their fourth consecutive preseason win when they face the Carolina Panthers on Friday night. The game will be played at Bank of America Stadium and it is scheduled to begin at 7:30 PM. ET.
Pittsburgh Steelers Analysis:
The Steelers played well through their first three preseason games, winning all three. They will try to keep the momentum going with a win over the Panthers, which will give them their fourth win in a row.
Pittsburgh played well offensively, averaging 22 points per game. They scored 26 points in their last game, throwing for 323 yards and rushing for 78 yards.
Ben Roethlisberger looked sharp in his preseason debut, completing eight of 10 passes for 137 yards and two touchdowns. Mason Rudolph completed 13 of 18 passes for 138 yards, while Kalen Ballage rushed for 30 yards on 11 carries.
Pittsburgh is giving up 13 points per game in the preseason. They gave up 20 points in their last game and will need a better effort if they want to win.
Carolina Panthers Analysis:
The Panthers have struggled in the preseason and lost their first two games. They will try to snap their losing streak with a win over the Steelers, which will give them their first preseason win.
NFL Steelers at Panthers Picks
Carolina is averaging 10.5 points per game. They scored three points in their last game, throwing for 156 yards and rushing for 33 yards.
Will Grier completed 11 of 14 passes for 144 yards. Chuba Hubbard rushed for 24 yards on nine carries, while Terrace Marshall Jr. had three catches for 50 yards.
Carolina is giving up 20.5 points per game in the preseason. They gave up 20 points in their last game and will need a better effort if they want to win this game.
NFL Week 3 Odds and Picks:
The Panthers are favored to win this game by one point. The over/under on total points scored is 34.5.
The Steelers will rest their starters for this game, but their backups have looked good during the preseason, especially on the defensive end. They are going up against an offense that has sputtered through two games, so expect them to keep Carolina’s offense in check as they pick up the win. Take the Steelers and the under here.