Saints vs Panthers Prediction & NFL Odds for Week 2
Kickoff for this matchup between the New Orleans Saints and Carolina Panthers is set for 7:15 PM ET. The game will be played in Charlotte, NC at Bank of America Stadium with ESPN carrying television coverage.
This week’s NFC South clash features the Saints as 3 point road favorites. Can they secure a win on the road and cover the spread?
Prediction at a Glance for Panthers vs Saints
- A lot of value right now on the Panthers at +3.
- I’m sticking to the moneyline for the Saints.
- This line could be on the move. Take the over at 40.
Betting Odds & Lines for this Game
- Spread: Saints -3 | Panthers +3
- Total: 40
- MoneyLine: Saints -174 | Panthers +142
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Saints vs. Panthers Prediction: Spread
The Saints have posted a 2-1 record in their previous three games. Against the spread, they have gone 1-2 and logged an over-under record of 0-3 in these games. New Orleans has a 2-3 record in their last five road games. In this stretch, they averaged 12 points per game while allowing 14. The team’s also performed well vs the spread at 3-2.
The Panthers have posted a 2-1 record in their previous three games. This also includes going 2-1 ATS and an over-under mark of 2-1. Across their last five home contests, Carolina has a 3-2 record vs the spread. Their overall mark in these games was 2-3, while averaging 15 points per game.
The Panthers’ defense is coming off a strong performance, giving up just 221 yards of offense and should build on this vs. the Saints. Despite entering as 3-point underdogs at home, I like them to cover the spread.
- Free Spread Prediction Panthers +3 (Bet Now)
Saints vs. Panthers Prediction: MoneyLine
In their season opener, the Saints started the season by hosting the Panthers. The Saints sit at 0-1 after dropping the game 10-7. Against Carolina, quarterback Andy Dalton had a passer rating of 93 while completing 60% of his passess. Overall, he ended the game with 171 yards through the air.
In their opening game of the season, the Panthers hit the road to take on the Saints and secured a 10-7 win. Sam Darnold wrapped up the game with 43 passing yards and a passer rating of 2. Overall, he completed 5 of 15 passes.
The Panthers’ defense is coming off a strong performance, giving up just 221 yards of offense and should build on this vs. the Saints. Despite entering as 3-point underdogs at home, I like them to cover the spread.
- Free MoneyLine Prediction Saints -174 (Bet Now)
Saints vs. Panthers Prediction: Total
The Saints opened this season with an over/under line of 41.5 which them and the Panthers failed to surpass. Their 17 points was 13th in the league in points scored in the opening week. They head into this week with an OU record of 0-1.
Their first game of the season finished with 17 points, which was 11th in the league for the opening week. Their over/under record to start the season is 0-1.
Our model sees the over/under line for this matchup being to low and like the outlook of this game surpassing 40 points. The betting model spit out this game finishing with a combined 41 points.
- Free Total Prediction OVER 40 (Bet Now)
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