The top two picks of the NFL draft face off with signal-callers Bryce Young and C.J. Stroud dueling at 1 PM ET from Bank of America Stadium in Charlotte, North Carolina. Texans vs Panthers week 8 expert picks have Houston as -3 favorites with 70% of the sharp money bets on the Texans. The last time out of the gate Houston (3-3) bested divisional foe New Orleans 20-14 as +2.0 home underdogs. Carolina (0-6) has failed to cover a spread all season and most recently was smoked 21-42 by Miami as +14 road pups. Will the Panthers put forth a spirited effort for their head coach Frank Reich who is on the hot seat? Will Texans star rookie Stroud go bananas against the Panthers 31st ranked defense? Vegas Sharps handicappers give away their week 8 NFL sharp money picks.
Texans vs Panthers Week 8 Expert Picks Analysis: The Panthers pitiful offense will be facing a Houston defense that ranks 8th in points allowed. One of the lone bright spots on the Panthers offense has been running back Chuba Hubbard who is coming off a strong performance against New Orleans. Carolina has shown signs of improvement but a defense that has will get exposed by the budding star Stroud. Whispers are that Frank Reich really wanted Stroud over Young and his worst nightmare could come true as he is shown the exit door after Stroud toasts the Panthers Swiss cheese defensive front. Texans vs Panthers Vegas Odds have the Over/Under at 43.5 points
Texans vs Panthers Week 8 Sharp Money Bets: Houston -3
Houston Texans Brad Marchetti Power Ratings
Quarterback:3.5 out of 5.0 stars3.5
Passing Offense:3.5 out of 5.0 stars3.5
Running Offense:2.5 out of 5.0 stars2.5
Run Defense:3.5 out of 5.0 stars3.5
Pass Defense:3.5 out of 5.0 stars3.5
Special Teams:3.0 out of 5.0 stars3.0
Coaching:3.5 out of 5.0 stars3.5
Overall NFL Power Rating: 66.5
Carolina Panthers Brad Marchetti Power Ratings
Quarterback:2.5 out of 5.0 stars2.5
Passing Offense:2.5 out of 5.0 stars2.5
Running Offense:0.0 out of 5.0 stars0.0
Run Defense:2.5 out of 5.0 stars2.5
Pass Defense:3.0 out of 5.0 stars3.0
Special Teams:3.5 out of 5.0 stars3.5
Coaching:2.5 out of 5.0 stars2.5
Overall NFL Power Rating: 57.0
