The Steelers have the opportunity to complete an undefeated record in the NFL preseason as they take on the Panthers at the Bank of America Stadium this Friday. After two convincing wins against the Cowboys, Eagles, and Lions, they are ready to close their preseason campaign on a positive note. But, the Panthers stand in the way. Coach Matt Rhule and the rest of the squad get a final shot at winning a game after their opening defeat to the Colts followed by another one to the Ravens.

Before the 2021 NFL season takes off, we put together a preview of the NFL Preseason Week 3 games, including this Steelers vs. Panthers contest. Make your way to the best picks with the help of timely betting trends and our very own expert betting predictions. More than that, we share team information with the latest NFL betting odds. Don’t forget to check out the latest 2021 NFL Preseason odds at out online Bitcoin sportsbook.

Pittsburgh Steelers vs. Carolina Panthers Game Information

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— Pittsburgh Steelers (@steelers) August 23, 2021

• When: Friday, August 27, 2021, 7:30 PM ET
• Where: Bank of America Stadium, Charlotte, North Carolina
• TV: CBS, Fox, NBC
• Radio: WDVE 102.5 FM (Steelers) / WBT 1110 AM (Panthers)
• Live Stream:NFL Game Pass
• NFL Odds: TBA

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Why Bet on the Pittsburgh Steelers?

After topping the AFC Conference with a 12-4 record last season, the Steelers proved their dominance once again in their first two preseason games. They took down the Eagles 24-16, with Dwayne Haskins at the helm in Week 2 of the preseason. The 24-year-old quarterback recorded 161 yards on 16-of-22 pass completions.

He continues to prove his worth to the team, while Mason Rudolph provides much-needed support with 77 yards on 8-of-9 completions. At the same time, Rico Bussey Jr. showed up for his team with 45 receiving yards while Anthony Johnson had 38 yards and one touchdown. The Steelers followed that up with a 26-20 win over the Detroit Lions in Week 2.

Against the Lions, the Steelers got a huge boost from the presence of Ben Roethlisberger, who showed why he’s still the QB1 of the team. Big Ben completed 8 of 10 passes for 137 yards and two touchdowns.

Why Bet on the Carolina Panthers?

The Panthers will look to utilize Christian McCaffrey’s skills against the Steelers but expect his playing time to be limited. Carolina has a dangerous offense with the 25-year-old on the field. Last season, the running back recorded 76 touches, 374 all-purpose yards, and six touchdowns in three games. More than that, the rest of the squad look forward to improving on their 5-11 record from last year Rhule heads into his second year with the team.

Although the team is yet to show its full potential, it’s clear that the defensive unit of the Panther still needs work. This clash against the Steelers is a great way to find weak points and at the same time put light on player combinations that work well on the field.

In their last game, Clay Johnston led the defense with 6 solo tackles, while Josh Bynes recorded four solo tackles. The team took a beating in their previous game against the Ravens, but Will Grier was able to throw 144 yards on 11-of-14 completions. If he can repeat this performance, the Panthers could stand a chance against the Steelers.

Steelers vs. Panthers Betting Trends

• The Steelers are 3-2 in their last 5 games, preseason games included.
• The Steelers are 4-6 against the spread in their last 10 games.
• The totals have gone under in 1 of the Steelers’ last 5 games.
• The Panthers are 1-4 in their last 5 home games.
• The Panthers are 1-4 against the spread in their last 5 home games.
• The totals have gone over in 5 of the Panthers’ last 10 home games.

Steelers vs. Panthers Expert Betting Predictions

The upper hand goes to the Steelers this time, following a two-game winning streak in the preseason. Mike Tomlin continues to do a great job with the team while utilizing his second and third-string players. However, the Panthers can take this one if they get too confident and start showing some slack.

There might be several opportunities for the team to cover the spread, and even threaten to take the game if they’re not too careful. With the home-field advantage on their side, this might just be closer than we anticipate it to be.

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