New Orleans Saints vs Carolina Panthers Betting Pick & Prediction 11/3/24

The Saints are the heavy favorite on the money line at -329 as they face off against the Panthers at 1:00 ET on Sunday, November 3rd at Bank of America Stadium in Charlotte, NC. The Saints are favored by -7 on the road, and the over/under line is at 43.5 points. The Panthers are the underdog with a +260 money line. This week nine matchup is being televised on CBS.

NEW ORLEANS SAINTS VS CAROLINA PANTHERS BETTING PICK

The Pick: Carolina Panthers +7

This game will be played at Bank of America Stadium at 1:00 ET on Sunday, November 3rd.

WHY BET THE CAROLINA PANTHERS:

• We have the Panthers winning this one by a score of 29 to 22
• Not only do we have the Panthers winning straight-up, we have them covering the spread at +7
• Look for this game to go over the line of 43.5 points

Will The Saints Win As Road Favorites?

After starting the season with two straight wins, the Saints have now dropped six in a row, including a 26-8 loss to the Chargers in week 8. This puts New Orleans at 2-6, leaving them 3rd in the NFC South. Our power rankings have them 22nd heading into week 9, and we give them just a 3.1% chance of making the playoffs.

Against the spread, the Saints are 3-5, with four straight ATS losses. Their average scoring margin is -2.6 points per game. Their O/U record is 5-3, with their games averaging 48.9 points compared to an average line of 43.

Heading into week 9, the Saints rank 24th in our offensive power rankings and are 17th in the NFL in points per game, averaging 23.1. They are 20th in the league in yards per game (319.5), with 203.1 passing yards per game (18th) and 116.4 rushing yards per game (21st). New Orleans ranks 16th in 3rd-down conversions, with a 38.8% success rate, and they are 20th in red zone conversion percentage, despite being 11th in red zone attempts.

Spencer Rattler has struggled in recent weeks, throwing for just 156 yards on 12/24 passing in week 8, after posting 172 yards in week 7 and 243 yards in week 6. Chris Olave led the team in receiving in week 8, with 8 catches for 107 yards, while Alvin Kamara had 67 rushing yards on 10 carries.

In their 26-8 loss to the Chargers, the Saints’ defense allowed 256 passing yards on 20 completions. They struggled to defend the run, giving up 122 yards on 29 attempts. The Saints’ offense managed just 8 points in the game, and their defense allowed the Chargers to convert 50% of their third down attempts.

New Orleans did manage to get to the quarterback, recording three sacks. However, they still allowed the Chargers to finish with 378 total yards. Additionally, the Saints allowed two passing touchdowns and a 62.5% completion rate to the Chargers.

Are The Panthers Going Win In At Upset At Bank of America Stadium

Heading into week 9, the Panthers are on a five-game losing streak, including a 28-14 loss to the Broncos in week 8. Carolina was a 13-point underdog in that game but couldn’t cover the spread, bringing their ATS record to 1-7 this season. They’ve been underdogs in all of their games so far, with an average scoring margin of -18.4 points per game.

According to our projections, the Panthers have a 0.0% chance of making the playoffs and rank 32nd in our NFL power rankings. They currently sit 4th in the NFC South with a 1-7 record, including 0-2 in division games. Their O/U record is 6-2, with their games averaging 49.4 points per game.

Heading into week 9, the Panthers rank 28th in our offensive power rankings. They are 29th in the NFL in points per game, averaging 15.5, and also rank 29th in passing yards per game with 177.9, despite being 11th in passing attempts. On the ground, Carolina ranks 25th in rushing yards per game, averaging 104 on 23 attempts per game. They have struggled on third down, converting just 31.6% of their attempts, which ranks 27th in the league. However, they have been efficient in the red zone, converting 63.2% of their opportunities, which ranks 7th.

In week 8, Bryce Young threw for 224 yards, completing 24 of 37 passes, with 2 touchdowns and 2 interceptions. Chuba Hubbard led the Panthers in rushing with 56 yards on 15 carries, while Jalen Coker had 4 catches for 78 yards and a touchdown. Carolina scored 7 points in the first quarter and 7 in the fourth, but were held scoreless in the second and third quarters.

In their 28-14 loss to the Broncos, the Panthers’ defense struggled to get off the field, as Denver converted 64.7% of their third down attempts. Carolina allowed 298 passing yards on 30 completions, with the Broncos finding the endzone three times through the air. The Panthers’ defense also allowed a completion percentage of 76.9% and gave up 400 total yards.

Carolina did manage two sacks and held the Broncos to 102 rushing yards on 32 attempts (3.2 yards per attempt). However, the Panthers’ defense couldn’t slow down Denver’s passing attack when needed.