'Thursday Night Football' prediction, odds, time: Packers vs. Panthers picks by expert who's on a 50-20 run

R.J. White reveals his picks for Carolina Panthers vs. Green Bay Packers in the 2026 Week 8 ‘Thursday Night Football’ matchup

R.J. White reveals his Panthers vs. Packers best bets for the Week 8 After a disappointing Week 7, the Carolina Panthers and Green Bay Packers look to turn the page in a big way when they meet on 'Thursday Night Football.' After a pair of big wins, including one on the road, Carolina (3-3) took a step back in a 43-13 loss to the Tampa Bay Buccaneers on Sunday. Green Bay (4-3), meanwhile, squandered several chances, including two missed field goals in a 20-17 loss to the Detroit Lions that same day. Visit our Kalshi promo code review and get a $55 bonus after $25+ in trades with the Kalshi promo code CBSSPORTS55: Kickoff is at 8:15 p.m.

ET from Lambeau Field in Green Bay, Wis. The Packers hold a 12-7 edge over the Panthers in the all-time series. The latest Panthers vs. Packers odds have Green Bay as a 3.5-point favorite. Meanwhile, the over/under is 47.5 points. Carolina is 3-3 ATS, while Green Bay is 4-3. Before making any Panthers vs. Packers, be sure to see the 'Thursday Night Football' predictions from SportsLine's R.J. White. CBS Sports' managing editor of Fantasy and gambling, White twice has cashed huge in the world's most prestigious handicapping tournament, the Westgate Las Vegas SuperContest. White consistently crushes the NFL: He went 803-705-41 on