Pick: Over 51.5 pts
Odds: -110
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Week 7 features an NFC South battle as the New Orleans Saints host the Carolina Panthers. Both teams are looking to keep pace with the Tampa Bay Buccaneers for the top spot in the division.
The Saints are coming off a Bye Week and get their prolific receiver Michael Thomas back. Carolina is hoping to keep up with the Saints in what could be a high scoring game. Kickoff inside the Mercedes-Benz Superdome is at 1PM ET.
Panthers vs Saints Live Odds and Betting History
The following odds are courtesy of BetOnline:
| Teams | Spread | Money Lines | Totals |
|---|---|---|---|
| Carolina Panthers | +9 (-131) | +280 | Over 51.5 (-110) |
| New Orleans Saints | -9 (+111) | -350 | Under 51.5 (-110) |
| Betting Data | Carolina Panthers | New Orleans Saints |
|---|---|---|
| 2020 Record | 3-3 | 3-2 |
| 2020 Home | 1-2 | 2-1 |
| 2020 Away | 2-1 | 1-1 |
| 2020 ATS | 3-3 | 2-3 |
| 2020 ATS Home | 1-2 | 1-2 |
| 2020 ATS Away | 2-1 | 1-1 |
| 2020 O/U | 2-3-1 | 5-0 |
| 2020 O/U Home | 1-1-1 | 3-0 |
| 2020 O/U Away | 1-2 | 2-0 |
Panthers vs Saints NFL Game Preview
These two divisional rivals have played against each other 51 total times with the Saints holding the slight edge at 26-25. The Saints swept the Panthers in 2019 and are looking to do the same this year.
- The Carolina Panthers (3-3) has been a surprise team this season. They lost last weekend in a tough battle against the Bears, which snapped a three game winning streak. Yet, the Panthers have showed poise and success behind QB Teddy Bridgewater in the face of adversity. Can they continue to defy the odds?
- The New Orleans Saints (3-2) have been a slight disappointment so far this season. With losses to the Raiders and Packers, New Orleans is well behind most preseason predictions. Their offense has looked subpar without WR Michael Thomas the last four weeks. His return could bring back the Saints’ offense we’re used to seeing.
Head to Head Betting Trends
- Saints are 7-3 SU in last 10 meetings
- Saints are 5-4-1 ATS in last 10 contests
- Over is 8-2 in last 10 games
- Saints are 6-1 SU in last seven meetings
- Over is 7-0 in last seven games at New Orleans
Carolina Panthers Betting Trends
- 3-11 SU in last 14 overall games
- 2-10 SU in last 12 NFC games
- 2-6 SU in last eight road games
- 8-14 SU as an underdog
- 3-6 ATS when a road underdog of 3.5 to 7pts
- 6-2 ATS in last eight October games
- Over is 4-1 in last five NFC South games
New Orleans Saints Betting Trends
- 14-0 SU in last 14 October games
- 15-5 SU after winning two straight games
- 9-0 SU in last nine Weeks 5 through 9 games
- 5-0 SU in last five NFC South games
- 2-4 ATS in last six overall games
- 2-6 ATS in last eight home games
- 8-1 ATS in last nine October games
- 8-1 ATS in last nine Weeks 5 through 9 games
- 8-0 ATS in last eight Week 7 games
- Over is 5-1 in last six NFC games
The spread opened with the Saints favored by 6.5 points. It has climbed up to 9 points in favor of New Orleans with most NFL betting sites. The Over/Under opened at 51 points and has gone up slightly to 51.5 total points with most online betting sites.
Free NFC South Sports Bet and Game Prediction: Over 51.5 pts (-110)
The Panthers have been a pleasant surprise this season with a 3-3 record despite many critics, including myself, picking Carolina to have one of the worst records this year.
Teddy Bridgewater has done a great job with this offense as it’s actually putting up more total yards per game than the Saints at 396.2 to 388.8 ypg.
In fact, Teddy B. has outplayed Drew Brees this year so far. Of course, that can all change now that Michael Thomas is back. I expect this New Orleans offense to get back to scoring 30+ ppg and throwing the ball more effectively.
Thomas’ return will also open up the field more for Alvin Kamara who has been great this year so far. He has 676 total yards, 38 receptions and 7 total TDs in five games.
The Panthers allow 121.7 rushing ypg, which is good news for Kamara. Yet, their secondary is only giving up 223.8 passing ypg. However, they will be tested this week with the return of Thomas.
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Even with inconsistent play, the Saints defense is only allowing 355.5 total ypg. However, they are giving up 30 ppg which is uncharacteristic of this secondary. Perhaps, the Bye Week gave New Orleans enough time to fix some of their defensive issues.
I’m conflicted with the spread, but I really do like the Over in this contest. Combined, they’re averaging 53.6 ppg on the season. Over the last 10 head to head games, these two teams have averaged 54.2 ppg.
Furthermore, the Over is 8-2 in the last 10 head to head meetings and 7-0 in the last seven games at New Orleans.
For the Saints, the Over is 5-1 in their last six NFC games. Carolina has seen the Over go 4-1 in their last five NFC South games and 5-0 on the season.
I see the Saints putting up over 30.6 points in this contest and for Carolina to have some success against this inconsistent secondary. In the end, I expect these teams to go over 52 total points.
Panthers vs Saints Betting Recap:
- Oddsmaker: BetOnline
- Moneylines: Panthers (+280) vs Saints (-350)
- Spread: Saints -9 (+111)
- Over/Under: 51.5 total points (-110)
- Prediction: Saints 31 – Panthers 21
Panthers vs Saints Pick
Over 51.5 pts (-110)
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