New Orleans Saints vs Carolina Panthers Preview
FOX has the television coverage for this Saints vs. Panthers matchup. Kickoff takes place at 1:00 on Sunday, December 10th. This week 14 NFL showdown is being played at Caesars Superdome in New Orleans LA.
In this NFC South game, the Saints are listed as 5.5 point home favorites. Will they come out with a win at home and cover the spread? Check out BetCoco for New Orleans Saints – Carolina Panthers odds
New Orleans Saints vs Carolina Panthers Head-to-Head and Key Stats
Last season, the Panthers and Saints met up two times, with the Panthers going 2-0. Against the spread, the Panthers went 2-0 while the over/under record in these games was 0-2 on an average of 26.5 points per game. The Saints had the edge in terms of offensive yards last season, averaging 365 yards of offense compared to the Panthers at 248.
The Panthers and Saints did not have any head-to-head matchups last season. But over the last three times playing each other, the Panthers have a record of 2-1. The Panthers also had the edge vs. the spread in these games, at 2-0-1. These games averaged a combined total of 29 points per game leading to an over/under record of 0-3.
New Orleans Saints vs Carolina Panthers Prediction
In their matchup against the Saints, the Panthers aim to build on their 1-11 record. This places them 4th in the NFC-South and 16th in the NFC. In terms of the spread, the Panthers hold a record of 2-8-2. This has come on an average scoring margin of -10.2. At 4-8 vs. the over/under, the Panthers have an average margin of +0.3 versus their over/under lines. This season, their games have a combined average of 42 points per contest.
On offense, the Panthers are currently averaging 15.9 points per game, ranking them 26th in the NFL. The Carolina defense has eight takeaways this season, positioning them 13th in the NFL. Overall, they are at 26.1 points per game allowed and giving up an average of 306.0 yards.
Having played 12 games, the Saints have a record of 5-7. This puts them at 3rd in the NFC-South and 11th in the NFC. The Saints hold a 2-9-1 record against the spread. As we approach week 14, their scoring margin stands at +0.2 per game. At 4-8 vs. the over/under, the Saints have an average margin of +1 versus their over/under lines. This season, their games have a combined average of 42.7 points per contest.
Regarding their offense, the Saints have an average 21.4 points per game, which places them 16th in the NFL. Defensively, the Saints come into the game allowing an average of 197.0 passing yards per game and 125.5 rushing yards. When it comes to sacks, New Orleans ranks 18th among other defenses. Overall, they are giving up 21.2 points on 322.5 yards.
Coming in as 5.5 point favorites, our projections have the Saints picking up a 21-16 win. In terms of win probabilities, our analytics gives New Orleans 67% chance of taking down the Panthers.
New Orleans Saints vs Carolina Panthers Betting Tips
- Take the Saints on the moneyline
- On the spread, we like Panthers (+5.5)
- Our NFL model projects 37 points, and we suggest taking the under
New Orleans Saints Injury Report
- Trai Turner – Quadriceps (Out)
- Derek Carr – Head (Questionable)
- Marshon Lattimore – Ankle (Out)
- Marcus Maye – Shoulder (Questionable)
- Michael Thomas – Knee (Out)
- Payton Turner – Toe (Out)
- Pete Werner – Shoulder/oblique (Questionable)
- Andrew Dowell – Knee (Out)
- Ryan Connelly – Knee (Out)
- Eno Benjamin – Achilles (Out)
- Kendre Miller – Ankle (Questionable)
- Rashid Shaheed – Thigh (Questionable)
- Shaquan Davis – Undisclosed (Out)
Carolina Panthers Injury Report
- Justin Houston – Hamstring (Out)
- Shaq Thompson – Leg (Out)
- Henry Anderson – Foot (Out)
- Vonn Bell – Shoulder (Questionable)
- Tarik Cohen – Hamstring (Out)
- Hayden Hurst – Concussion (Questionable)
- Austin Corbett – Knee (Out)
- Dicaprio Bootle – Knee (Out)
- Tommy Tremble – Hip (Questionable)
- Brady Christensen – Bicep (Out)
- Laviska Shenault Jr. – Ankle (Out)
- Giovanni Ricci – Shoulder (Out)
- DJ Johnson – Neck (Questionable)
- Luiji Vilain – Knee (Out)
- Derek Wright – Knee (Out)
- Chandler Wooten – Ankle (Out)
- Claudin Cherelus – Knee (Out)
- Chandler Zavala – Knee (Out)
