The Panthers haven’t gotten a lot of respect from the oddsmakers or the experts this season. This week doesn’t seem to be any different. Carolina is the underdog once again against Minnesota for Sunday’s matchup and there’s not much faith out there in an upset.
Most experts are picking the Vikings.
ESPN: Vikings
Nine out of 10 experts at ESPN went with the Vikings. Mina Kimes was the only vote for the Panthers.
MMQB: Vikings
Three of four panelists at the MMQB predicted a Minnesota victory.
USA Today: Vikings
All seven of USA Today’s national experts picked the Vikings.
CBS Sports: Panthers
Will Brinson has Carolina coming out on top, 34-31.
Sporting News: Vikings
Bill Bender at SportingNews has Minnesota winning 27-21.
Pro Football Talk: Vikings
Both Mike Florio and Michael David Smith picked Minnesota.
Color us confused. We’re expecting big games from Dalvin Cook and Justin Jefferson but this Vikings team is very beatable – especially at home where they are 1-4. Panthers 27, Vikings 24.
