Packers to open Week 8 against Panthers with 3.5 point advantage

The National Football League enters Week 8 of the season with a full slate of games scheduled for the weekend. Bookmakers have posted odds for all matchups, with the Green Bay Packers facing the Carolina Panthers on Thursday night.

The season began in September, with teams competing for divisional and playoff positions. By Week 8, the league has established a rhythm, and betting markets have adjusted to reflect team performance and injury reports. The current odds are provided by DraftKings and are subject to change before kickoff.

The season’s schedule for this week begins on Thursday, Oct. 29. The Panthers travel to Wisconsin to face the Packers. Green Bay is favored by 3.5 points. The over/under for that contest is set at 47.5 points. On Sunday, Nov. 1, the Buffalo Bills host the Baltimore Ravens in a matchup with a total of 53.5 points. The Detroit Lions are favored by 3 points over the Minnesota Vikings, with a combined point total of 46.5.

Several other games are scheduled for Sunday. The Pittsburgh Steelers host the Cleveland Browns, which carries the lowest total for the week at 39.5 points. The Los Angeles Rams are favored by 6.5 points over the Los Angeles Chargers. The Kansas City Chiefs host the Denver Broncos, with the Chiefs favored by 1.5 points. The Philadelphia Eagles face the Washington Commanders, who are favored by 4.5 points. The New England Patriots host the Miami Dolphins, with New England favored by 7.5 points.

The week concludes on Monday, Nov. 2. The Seattle Seahawks host the Chicago Bears. Seattle is favored by 3.5 points, and the total for the game is 46.5 points. Four teams are on bye this week: the New Orleans Saints, New York Giants, San Francisco 49ers, and Houston Texans.

Betting lines vary across the schedule. The Cincinnati Bengals are heavily favored by 10 points over the Tennessee Titans. The Jacksonville Jaguars are favored by 7.5 points over the Indianapolis Colts. The Dallas Cowboys are favored by 6 points over the Arizona Cardinals. The Las Vegas Raiders are favored by 1.5 points over the New York Jets, a matchup where both teams have equal odds on the moneyline.

The Tampa Bay Buccaneers are favored by 2.5 points over the Atlanta Falcons. The Pittsburgh Steelers are favored by 3.5 points over the Cleveland Browns. The Seattle Seahawks are favored by 3.5 points over the Chicago Bears. The Green Bay Packers are favored by 3.5 points over the Carolina Panthers.