2010 NFL Week 3 Point Spreads: Bengals vs. Panthers

Last Updated on September 26, 2010 1:12 pm by Anthony Rome

Bengals vs. Panthers Odds

The Cincinnati Bengals will look to make it two in a row when they take on the struggling Carolina Panthers in Week 3. Let’s take a look at the point spread for this NFL matchup.

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Game Preview:

The Bengals are coming off a huge win over their AFC North Division rivals the Ravens, while the Panthers have dropped their first two games of the season. Carolina will start rookie Jimmy Clausen on Sunday, who will play in place of the infective Matt Moore. The Panthers are expected to rely on their running game so Clausen doesn’t feel the pressure of having an entire game resting on his shoulders.

For a preview of Sunday’s game between the Bengals and Panthers, along with point spreads, line movements and more, see below.

Line Movement & Updated Odds:

The Panthers opened as 3.5-point underdogs but oddsmakers from online sports book Sportsbook.com now has them listed as a 3-point underdog against the Bengals in Week 3. The over/under total for this game has been set at 38 points.

Game Information:

Bengals (1-1) at Panthers (0-2)

Kickoff: 1:00PM ET

TV: CBS

Location: Charlotte, NC

Venue: Bank of America Stadium

Opening Odds: Panthers +3.5

Current Odds: Panthers +3

(View up-to-the-minute odds on our official NFL Odds Page)

Over/Under Open: 38.5

Over/Under Current: 38

Projected Weather by Game Time: Rain, high of 75 degrees

Best Trends:

CINCINNATI is 0-8 ATS (-8.8 Units) as a favorite over the last 2 seasons.

CAROLINA is 80-54 ATS (+20.6 Units) as an underdog since 1992.

CAROLINA is 0-6 ATS (-6.6 Units) in September games over the last 2 seasons.

Game Injuries:

CIN

 

 

 

Jonathan Fanene

DE

Hamstring

Did Not Participate In Practice

Adam Jones

CB

Shoulder

Did Not Participate In Practice

Frostee Rucker

DE

Toe

Did Not Participate In Practice

Tank Johnson

DT

Toe

Full Participation in Practice

Brian Leonard

RB

Foot

Full Participation in Practice

Terrell Owens

WR

Back

Full Participation in Practice

Keith Rivers

LB

Foot

Full Participation in Practice

Antwan Odom

DE

Wrist

Limited Participation in Practice

CAR

 

 

 

Jeff Otah

T

Knee

Did Not Participate In Practice

Louis Leonard

DT

Elbow

Full Participation in Practice

Gary Barnidge

TE

Ribs

Limited Participation in Practice

Tyler Brayton

DE

Ankle

Limited Participation in Practice

Brandon LaFell

WR

Hamstring

Limited Participation in Practice

Jordan Senn

LB

Ankle

Limited Participation in Practice

Steve Smith

WR

Thigh

Limited Participation in Practice

Public Betting Information:

As of this morning, 96% of the 36,849 wagers that have been placed on this game favor the Bengals -3.

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