New Orleans Saints at Carolina Panthers 9/18/23 - NFL Betting Picks and Odds
New Orleans Saints vs. Carolina Panthers
NFL: 7:15 PM EST
Sep. 18, 2023
TV: n/a
Latest Odds : NO -3 ; O/U 40.5
The New Orleans Saints will take their first road trip of the season Monday night to Charlotte, NC for a game against the Carolina Panthers. New Orleans comes into week two undefeated on the year following a narrow one point victory over the Tennessee Titans in week one. Offensively New Orleans was the better team scoring 16 points including ten in the second half on 351 total yards of offense to get the victory. The New Orleans defense dominated as well allowing just 15 points after five field goals on 285 total yards, while forcing 3 turnovers in the game.
Quarterback Derek Carr completed 23 passes for 305 yards and one score to lead the New Orleans offense. Jamaal Williams was the top ball carrier in the game with 45 yards on 18 carries, while Chris Olave led the way with 112 yards on 8 grabs. Rashid Shaheed chipped in as well with 89 yards and one score on five catches.
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The Carolina Panthers will play their first home game of the year Monday night winless in 2023 following a 14 point loss to the Atlanta Falcons to extend a 4 game losing streak dating back to last year. Carolina did move the ball well compiling 281 yards what score just 10 points after turning the ball over three times in the game. Defensively Carolina struggled immensely giving up 24 points as the Falcons scored 17 in the second half on 221 total yards of offense.
Quarterback Bryce Young struggled in his first career start completing 20 passes for 146 yards and one touchdown. Miles Sanders led the way on the ground for Carolina with 72 yards on 18 carries, while Chuba Hubbard chipped in 60 yards on 9 carries. Hayden Hurst led all receivers for Carolina with 41 yards and one score on five receptions.
Recent Betting Trends:
* The total has gone UNDER in 7 of New Orleans' last 7 games.
* New Orleans are 4-1 SU in their last 5 games.
* New Orleans are 3-8 ATS in their last 11 games against Carolina.
* Carolina are 8-4 ATS in their last 12 games.
* The total has gone OVER in 4 of Carolina's last 6 games.
Free Betting Pick: New Orleans Saints -3
The Saints are the much better team in this game and it will show from the opening kick off. New Orleans will have no issue against a young rookie QB making his second career start. Take the Saints Monday to do the job and get the win and cover. Final Score Prediction, New Orleans Saints win and cover 27-13.