Panthers schedule: Odds even for week one home game with Raiders

The Carolina Panthers schedule offers a good chance for them to secure an opening fixture victory against the Las Vegas Raiders, according to an oddsmaker.

It promises to be a fantastic first game on the Carolina Panthers schedule against the Las Vegas Raiders at Bank of America Stadium. Both sides will have the chance to set their stall out early and make a statement during week one of the 2020 campaign.

There appears to be little between the two rosters heading into the contest, with early odds indicating the contest could go down to the wire. According to Caesar’s Sportsbook, the line between the Panthers and Raiders is dead even at the present time following the schedule release.

Both sides are at -110 to get their season off to the best possible start. The Panthers schedule is not going to get any easier as it goes on, so using their first home game as a stepping stone would be a fantastic way to go.

Expectations are high with the Raiders upon their long-awaited move to Las Vegas. Jon Gruden and general manager Mike Mayock have formed a talented young roster that has the potential to improve on their 7-9 record in 2019. The college prospects brought in over the last two seasons have made a significant impression with the franchise and this is a trend the coaching staff hope can continue going forward.

The Panthers are in a similar position to what the Raiders found themselves in prior to Gruden’s arrival. They rid the roster of overpaid stars and replaced them with hungry, energetic players who have a high ceiling at the next level.

It is going to take time for Carolina to get back to being a real contender. But the Raiders will feel they are right on the cusp of greatness with the roster at their disposal. Starting the season with a loss against an unfancied team such as the Panthers will not stand them in good stead.

When one looks at the two squads. This presents a game that really could go either way and it would be a huge morale boost if the Panthers could get an early result to kickstart their campaign.