NFL 'MNF' Week 2: Best bets and preview for Panthers vs. Saints

As for the Panthers, Bryce Young looked all the part of a rookie in his first road start. The Alabama product completed only 52.6 percent of his passes and threw two picks in the 24-10 loss. Young should have more success this week, though, as D.J. Chark will make his season debut and provide a much-needed boost to the wide receiver room. 

'Monday Night Football' best bets

Panthers +3 (-110 FanDuel)

If you get a chance to fade Derek Carr and Dennis Allen as favorites of any margin on the road, you take it without asking questions.

Over the course of his NFL career, Carr is 28-44 in away games with 103 touchdown passes and 55 interceptions. And Allen, who's quietly one of the worst NFL head coaches of the last decade, is 16-38 in his career and 21-32-1 against the spread. This is a glorious combo to fade on the road as full three-point favorites. 

The Panthers should be able to run the ball effectively with Miles Sanders and Chuba Hubbard against the Saints' front seven, which will open up the play-action for Young. This defense, led by Brian Burns, will be able to pressure Carr and force him into mistakes, too. Carolina can win this game outright

First half under 19.5 points (+105 FD)

We're expecting an offensive struggle in this one, at least in the first half.

In Week 1, the Panthers and Saints combined to score just two touchdowns. Both defenses held their own, though, as Carolina allowed only 221 yards to the Falcons, and New Orleans kept the Titans out of the end zone. The way to attack both defenses is on the ground, so this is likely to be a run-heavy approach from both teams to start the game.