Panthers Favored vs. Cowboys Despite 3-10 Record

The Carolina Panthers are surprisingly favored by oddsmakers to win against the Dallas Cowboys for the first time in nearly two years, despite a challenging season with a 3-10 record. This marks the end of a 33-game streak as underdogs, with BetMGM listing them as three-point favorites. Panthers' quarterback Bryce Young and cornerback Jaycee Horn both downplayed the significance of being favorites, emphasizing that the outcome of the game will depend on their performance. Interestingly, the Panthers have covered the spread in their last five games, showing competitiveness despite their losses. The last instance they were favored was in December 2022 against the Pittsburgh Steelers, a game they lost. Coach Dave Canales and players are focused on internal motivation rather than betting odds for the upcoming game against the Cowboys, who are 5-8 this season.