Week 3 of the NFL preseason kicks off Thursday as the Carolina Panthers host the Pittsburgh Steelers for their final exhibition game. The Panthers are coming off a 30-10 loss to the Browns and a 20-3 defeat by the Texans. Meanwhile, the Steelers recorded a victory over the Jaguars (31-25) and suffered a loss against the Buccaneers (17-14). Both teams are likely to rest key starters while focusing on final roster decisions and determining who may make the practice squad.

Kickoff from Bank of America Stadium in Charlotte is set for 7 p.m. ET. The Steelers are currently 4-point favorites in the matchup, with the over/under for total points at 35.5. Be sure to check out the predictions from NFL expert Larry Hartstein before making any choices on this game.

Hartstein boasts an impressive record of 967-821 all-time on NFL sides and props at SportsLine, including 25-12 on his last 37 picks involving the Panthers. His analysis for the game includes:

Steelers -4

The Steelers remain something of an enigma, having yet to see Aaron Rodgers in action, which keeps them mysterious until their Week 1 game against the Jets. While some offensive starters have seen action, it’s expected key defenders might also play a bit. Conversely, the Panthers have struggled in their preseason matches, significantly underperforming.

Under 35.5 total points

Both teams have displayed struggles offensively during the preseason, leading to low-scoring games. The expectation this week is for a game characterized by defense and a focus on roster evaluation.

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