NFL : Carolina Panthers vs New Orleans Odds & Prediction

Game Info: September 8, 2024 1:00PM EDT @ Caesars Superdome

The Panthers have had a bumpy recent run due to crucial injuries and frequent inconsistencies, while the Saints have managed to keep their heads above water even in the face of narrow losses. Given that Carolina scored less on average and gained fewer total yards than New Orleans, this game is likely going to be tightly contested considering similar over/under records for both teams.

Betting Odds and Info

These are the latest odds as of writing:

Moneyline: Panthers +180 , Saints -215

Spread: Panthers +5 , Saints -5

Over/Under: 41.5

Team Recent Performance

Carolina Panthers

They defeated Buffalo 31-26 on August 25th with a -5.5 spread and the game went over 30.5. On August 18th, they suffered a loss to New York Jets by 12-15 while a -2 spread was applicable as the game went under 31. On August 9th, they suffered a loss to New England 3-17 with +6 covering plus game under 34.5. Essentially, on January 8th they lost to Tampa Bay for 0-9 at +4.5 and this game was under 36.5. Results were even worse before that when they lost 0-26 at Jacksonville on January 1 covering a +3.5 spread and the game went under 37.5.

New Orleans Saints

On August 26th, they were edged out by Tennessee 27-30 and there was a +5.5 spread; the total score of the match was above 38. On August 19th, they lost 10-16 at San Francisco with -1 spread while that game had under 37.5 points. On August 11th, they managed to beat Arizona with 16-14 having a spread of -2.5 and the total score remained under 37 mark. They played Atlanta on January 8th and won it 48-17 having a spread of -3.5; the overall points scored in that match went over 42. They played at Tampa Bay on January 1st winning it by 23 to 13 having a +2.5 spread; this particular match went under 42.5.

Team Head-to-Head Matchup

The Carolina Panthers’ 3-7 record and 5-4-1 against the spread, while the New Orleans Saints’ 7-3 better record and 4-5-1 ATS. In terms of over/under they both share an O/U score of 3-7. Carolina averages 16.30 points scored per game and 107.00 rushing yards consisting of 32.30 pass attempts and a completion rate of 57.28% which gives us 181.20 passing yards. The Panthers total 288.2 yards per game averaging 1.70 turnovers compared to Saints who average 23.00 points per game, attain 110.60 rushing yards, make use of 31.80 passes that lead to a 66.04% completion rate resulting into total passing yardage of 213.90 thus accumulating 324.5 yards in all as they also average 1 turnover per match.

Team Injuries

Carolina Panthers

Xavier Woods (S), Ian Thomas (TE), Eddy Pineiro (K), and Tommy Tremble (TE) are listed as questionable due to groin, calf, hamstring, and hamstring injuries, respectively. Tae Davis (LB), Dane Jackson (CB), Sam Franklin (LB), Cam Gill (LB), and Jaden Crumedy (DT) are on injured reserve, with injuries including foot, hamstring, foot, ankle, and undisclosed.

New Orleans Saints

For the game against Carolina on Sunday, Demario Davis (LB), Marshon Lattimore (CB), Pete Werner (LB), D’Marco Jackson (LB), Rashid Shaheed (WR), Taliese Fuaga (T), Kool-Aid McKinstry (CB), Jaylan Ford (LB), Dallin Holker (TE), and Mason Tipton (WR) are listed as questionable due to hamstring, hip, shoulder, calf, toe, back, knee, hamstring, ankle, and hamstring injuries, respectively. Kevin Rader (TE), Khalen Saunders (DT), Justin Herron (G), Kendre Miller (RB), Rejzohn Wright (CB) are on injured reserve with undisclosed, calf, knee, hamstring, and undisclosed injuries.

SPORTBOOK.AG’s Prediction

In light of the Panthers’ difficulties and key injuries, as well as the Saints’ superior recent play and depth, New Orleans will likely cover the spread. Given the recent scoring trends of both teams and the injury concerns surrounding them, it might be wise to wager on the game finishing under the 41.5 total. Anticipate a close game with the Saints winning.

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