Carolina Panthers (1-7) vs New Orleans Saints (2-6)
Game Info: Sunday, November 3, 2024 at 1:00 pm (Bank of America Stadium)
The Line: Betting Odds: Carolina Panthers +7 / New Orleans Saints -7 — Over/Under: 43.5
In this article we will formulate a New Orleans Saints vs Carolina Panthers prediction for this NFL game on Sunday, November 3rd at Bank of America Stadium in Charlotte, North Carolina. Let’s take a look at the prediction for this week nine matchup.
New Orleans Saints Betting Preview
The New Orleans Saints are 2-6 this year after they lost to the Chargers by a score of 26-8 in their last game. New Orleans led 2-0 after the first quarter, but they couldn’t find enough offense and never scored a touchdown in the game. The Saints were out gained by a total of 378-366, tied the turnover battle at zero, and went 2-16 on third down in the game. Spencer Rattler threw for 156 yards, while Jake Haener threw for 122 yards in the loss.
Prior to that game, the Saints had lost five games in a row against Denver, Tampa Bay, Kansas City, Atlanta, and Philadelphia. The NO offense has scored 23.1 points per game with 203.1 passing yards and 116.4 rushing yards per game, while the defense has allowed 25.8 points against per game this season. The Saints have gone 38.8% on third down and 6-11 on fourth down so far this season. Derek Carr is expected to be back under center this week, which will be a huge boost for this New Orleans offense.
Carolina Panthers Betting Preview
The Carolina Panthers are 1-7 this season after they lost to Denver by a score of 28-14 in their last game. Carolina led 7-0 after the first quarter, but they allowed the next 28 points in the game for the loss. The Panthers were out gained by a total of 400-284, tied the turnover battle 2-2, and went 5-14 on third down in the game. Bryce Young threw for 224 yards, two touchdowns, and two interceptions, while Chuba Hubbard rushed for 56 yards on 15 carries.
Prior to that game, the Panthers lost to Washington, Atlanta, Chicago, and Cincinnati during this five game losing streak. The Carolina offense has scored 15.5 points per game with 177.9 passing yards and 104 rushing yards per game, while the defense has allowed 33.9 points against per game this season. The Panthers have gone 31.6% on third down and 5-18 on fourth down through eight games. The starting quarterback job is up in the air this week, so we could see either Andy Dalton or Bryce Young.
Why the Saints will beat the Panthers
- The Panthers have lost each of their last eight games against NFC opponents on a losing streak.
- The Saints have won 11 of their last 12 Week 9 games against NFC opponents.
- The Panthers have failed to cover the spread in each of their last six Sunday games played on the East Coast.
- The favorites have covered the spread in each of the Panthers’ last five games.
- The Saints have won the first quarter in four of their last five Week 9 road games against NFC opponents.
- The Saints have won the first half in each of their last six Week 9 road games against NFC opponents.
Total Points Facts
- Each of the Panthers’ last seven November games as underdogs have gone UNDER the total points line.
- Seven of the last eight games between NFC South teams have gone OVER the total points line.
- Each of the Saints’ last four games as road favorites against the Panthers have gone UNDER the total points line.
Carolina Panthers Player Prop Facts
- Diontae Johnson has scored a touchdown in three of his last four home appearances against conference opponents.
- Adam Thielen has recorded 54+ receiving yards in each of his four previous home appearances against the Saints.
- Chuba Hubbard has recorded 64+ rushing yards in each of the Panthers’ last four games as home underdogs.
- Chuba Hubbard has recorded 92+ rushing and receiving yards in five of the Panthers’ last six games against NFC South opponents.
- Andy Dalton has recorded 25+ completions in three of the Panthers’ last four games as moderate underdogs (+3.5 to +7.0 points).
- Andy Dalton has thrown two or more touchdowns in five of his last six Sunday home appearances.
- Heading into Week 9, Raheem Blackshear ranks 1st in the NFC for kick return yards (589) this season.
New Orleans Saints Player Prop Facts
- Alvin Kamara has recorded 33+ receiving yards in seven of the Saints’ last eight games as favorites following a road loss.
- Jamaal Williams has recorded 13+ rushing yards in 14 of his last 15 appearances with his team as a favorite following a loss.
- Jamaal Williams has recorded 19+ rushing and receiving yards in 28 of his last 30 appearances against division opponents.
- Derek Carr has recorded 295+ passing yards in four of his last five November road appearances against NFC opponents.
- Alvin Kamara has scored at least one touchdown in four of the Saints’ last five games against NFC opponents.
- Derek Carr has thrown three or more touchdowns in three of the Saints’ last four games as favorites.
- Heading into Week 9, Alvin Kamara has recorded the equal-most rushing touchdowns in a single game this season (3 vs Cowboys, Week 2).
Matchup/League Facts
- Heading into Week 9, the Panthers rank 1st in the NFL in kickoff return yards per game (86.4) this season.
- Heading into Week 9, the Panthers rank 32nd in the NFL in Q1 opponent points per game (7.6) this season.
- Heading into Week 9, the Saints rank T2nd in the NFL in interceptions (10) this season.
- Heading into Week 9, the Saints rank T2nd in the NFL in Q2 points per game (10.1) this season.
New Orleans Saints vs Carolina Panthers Prediction
Both of these teams come into this matchup really struggling on the season, but it sounds like Carr will be back for New Orleans, which will be a big boost. The Saints have been brutal offensively in three of their last four games, but they should find plenty of success against this Carolina defense. The Panthers have also been very low scoring this season and without knowing who is starting at quarterback, I have to take the Saints on the road here.