NFL Week 10 Giants vs. Panthers: predictions and best bets

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Fresh off QB Bryce Young’s first win of the season, the Carolina Panthers head to Munich, Germany, as part of the NFL International Series to take on the New York Giants on Sunday.

The odds are favorable for New York. Daniel Jones & Co. is ranked as a 6.5-point favorite at all major sportsbooks. The over/under for the game is 40.5.

NFL Week 10 Giants vs. Panthers predictions and best bets

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In a game between two disappointing teams, whoever gets a touchdown cushion seems like the safer bet. The Carolina Panthers still have a lot of flaws, but riding the high of their Week 9 win allowed them to get off to a good start and keep this one close.

If the Panthers want to do this, they will need RB Chuba Hubbard to continue his productive play against the league’s fourth-worst defense. He has reached this total in five of his past seven games and should be a big part of the offense while ensuring Young maintains his confidence.

That same logic can also be applied to Giants RB Tyrone Tracy Jr., as the Panthers have the league’s worst defense. Since taking over the backfield, Tracy has had 16 or more carries in four of his five games. In a close game with limited opportunities for Carolina to break this one open, expect the Giants to play it out on the ground.

NFL Week 10 Giants vs. Panthers moneyline odds analysis

Why the Giants could win as favorites

Best odds: -278 at DraftKings

The 2-7 record for New York is a bit misleading because four of those losses came within one possession.

Offensively, the Giants have started to find playmakers, but the consistency to maintain that success over an entire game remains to be seen. Jones has been efficient at times, but his cold streaks in games often lead to deficits from which the team has to work back.

If the team can find ways to generate early success and build on it, they have a great chance of winning this overseas competition. It will be necessary to get splash plays from Tracy Jr. and WR Malik Nabers, but overall production will depend on Jones.

Defensively, the team is tested by a very talented Hubbard. The star defender has been the focal point of the new attack and will be a big part of the game plan on Sunday. If New York can limit him, it has a great chance of winning.

Why the Panthers could win as underdogs

Best odds: +230 at bet365

There’s something special about a team with nothing to lose. That’s where the Panthers are. It’s clearly a rebuilding year, with many of their pieces facing an uncertain future with the team.

Playoffs are out of the question, but battling teams dealing with the heat could shift the momentum in their favor. A win over the Saints last week proved there is still potential in Young, and head coach Dave Canales has the play-calling ability this team is looking for.

Extending their momentum to two straight wins would be unexpected for a team in spiraling form. Sometimes just lifting the burden from your shoulders can go a long way.

To win this game, the Panthers must stop New York from pulling off drives. Allowing Jones to dunk and dunk down the field can help him build confidence as a passer. If you can keep him awkward and out of sync, that’s how you force turnovers.