The Week 12 finale features an unlikely "potential playoff" matchup as the Carolina Panthers visit the San Francisco 49ers.
Carolina sits at a surprising 6-5 on the season, but the NFL odds have it as a 6.5-point road dog against a 7-4 San Fran squad that just got back its star QB.
AdvertisementAdvertisementAdvertisementCheck out our latest Monday Night Football odds, MNF player props, and the full NFL Monday schedule for 2025 ahead of this prime-time clash.
Monday Night Football odds
Panthers vs 49ers opening odds
Point spread: Panthers +6.5 | 49ers -6.5
Moneyline: Panthers +240 | 49ers -300
Total: Over 45.5 | Under 45.5
Panthers vs 49ers player props
Panthers vs 49ers passing props
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Panthers vs 49ers receiving props
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Christian McCaffrey odds and props
Monday Night Football 2025 schedule & how to watch
Date
Matchup
Time
9/8Week 1
Vikings (27) at Bears (24)
8:15ESPN/ABC
9/15Week 2
Buccaneers (20) at Texans (19)
7:00ESPN/ABC
9/15Week 2
Chargers (20) at Raiders (9)
10:00ESPN
9/22Week 3
Lions (38) at Ravens (30)
8:15ESPN/ABC
9/29Week 4
Jets (21) at Dolphins (27)
7:15ESPN
9/29Week 4
Bengals (3) at Broncos (28)
8:15ABC
10/6Week 5
Chiefs (28) at Jaguars (31)
8:15ESPN/ABC
10/13Week 6
Bills (14) at Falcons (24)
7:15ESPN
10/13Week 6
Bears (25) at Commanders (24)
8:15ABC
10/20Week 7
Buccaneers (9) at Lions (24)
7:00ESPN/ABC
10/20Week 7
Texans (19) at Seahawks (27)
10:00ESPN+
10/28Week 8
Commanders (7) at Chiefs (28)
8:15ESPN/ABC
11/3Week 9
Cardinals (27) at Cowboys (17)
8:15ESPN/ABC
11/10Week 10
Eagles (10) at Packers (7)
8:15ESPN/ABC
11/17Week 11
Cowboys (33) at Raiders (16)
8:15ESPN/ABC
11/24Week 12
Panthers at 49ers
8:15ESPN
12/1Week 13
Giants at Patriots
8:15ESPN
12/8Week 14
Eagles at Chargers
8:15ESPN/ABC
12/15Week 15
Dolphins at Steelers
8:15ESPN
12/22Week 16
49ers at Colts
8:15ESPN
12/29Week 17
Rams at Falcons
8:15ESPN
No MNF matchup for Week 18
MNF betting tips
From Jason Logan, Covers Senior Industry Analyst
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Time to heal
The polar opposite of one of my TNF betting tips, Monday games leave players with more time to nurse any wounds. Injured players have an extra day for recovery and often will wait until the 11th hour to make a decision.
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What happens next?
Monday games present a shorter schedule for the teams involved, falling one day behind the usual cadence in preparing for the upcoming week. While not as drastic as navigating a Thursday game, teams may have to forfeit either an early-week walkthrough or a rest day in order to stay on schedule. Look at the teams’ upcoming schedule and see if this later finish week leads to more problems ahead — especially for the road team, which also needs to factor in travel.
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Home-field frenzy
The veracity of the home can get ramped up on prime-time games. Instead of the usual tailgating duration for a 1 p.m. or 4 p.m. game, the home crowd instead gets to party all day long. That juiced-up crowd is then released into the stadium — and unleashed onto the visitors — giving the home hospitality a little extra bite.
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Cold concerns
Monday nighters can also be an advantage for cold weather teams come December and January. Temperatures plummet when the sun goes down and places like Buffalo, Foxborough, and East Rutherford can turn into frozen wastelands. While both sides feel the chill of the low temps, visitors from warmer cities or indoor stadiums may struggle to adapt when the mercury drops.
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