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Detroit Lions at Carolina Panthers

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Game details

StartsOct 4, 2026, 8:20 PM EDT
Market coverage2 tracked opportunitiesUpdated Sep 28, 10:13 PM EDT

Market read

Matchup outlook

The market-implied score favors Detroit Lions 27.0–23.4 over Carolina Panthers, a 3.6-point margin. The consensus total is 50.4, with Carolina Panthers +3.5 at home.

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