Broncos vs. Panthers odds: Opening lines for Week 9 matchup

The Denver Broncos open as 2.5-point road favorites against the Carolina Panthers for their Week 9 matchup at Bank of America Stadium. According to FanDuel odds, the Broncos have a moneyline of -142, while the Panthers sit at +120, and the over/under total is set at 43.5 points. Denver enters the contest holding a 6-2 record ahead of their scheduled bye week.

Writer Tim Lynch highlights Carolina's recent defensive struggles, noting the Panthers dismissed their defensive coordinator two weeks prior before allowing 27 points last week and 43 points the week before. Lynch views the matchup as an opportunity for quarterback Bo Nix to exploit defensive gaps, though he cautions that the contest could serve as a trap game for Denver.