*** Carolina Panthers @ New Orleans Saints ***

Carolina Panthers @ New Orleans Saints

Teams are 13-7 SU when playing for the 3rd time in the same year when already winning the first two games. However, it’s not as easy to beat an experienced team 3 times in that same year. 

Let’s not forget that this is the 4th playoff appearance in the last 5 years for the Panthers which include 6 total playoff games since 2013. This is the Saints first appearance since 2013. While Brees and Sean Payton have extensive playoff experience, this is new to a lot of their roster. In fact, Carolina’s players have 189 combined games of postseason experience compared to New Orleans just 90. 

The Saints are 2-0 this year and controlled both previous match-ups against Carolina, but several things will be different this time. The Saints have since placed starting middle linebacker, and starting safety on IR. The first game where Carolina lost by 20 early in the season - Cam was coming off shoulder surgery, and playing without Greg Olsen and Kelvin Benjamin who left the game early in the 1Q. Cam threw 3 picks in that game. The second game a few weeks ago was closer, but Carolina lost a turnover on Special Teams, and came up half a yard short on a crucial 4th down conversion. At the same time, the Saints converted a crucial 4th down conversion for a TD. 3 plays alone that could have changed the entire game. Greg Olsen also did not play in that game. Additionally, the Saints were the more motivated team that game coming off a loss to the Rams, while the Panthers were off a victory having just scored 35 points and playing in their 2nd straight road game.

Carolina’s beatdown to the Falcons last week is fresh in people’s minds, but they were playing that game without starting RB Jonathan Stewart, as well as their starting right guard. Hard to win road games when your QB is the leading rusher in the game. Both players are expected back this Sunday.

I don’t like the match-up here for New Orleans, as Carolina should put up a much tougher fight. Ron Rivera will make the necessary adjustments.

• Panthers +7 ($4,000)
• Panthers +260 ($500)

Surprised you arent on falcons who are undoubtedly in a better position than Seattle in terms of team health and defense playing better.  In addition, you stated when you bet them versus the Buccs that they were still a dangerous team like last year.  Is there a reason why no bet on ATL?  

Teams playing with double revenge in wild card round of playoffs are 11-2 ATS last 13 

Carlonia 34 New Orleans 31

Teams playing with double revenge in the wild card round of the playoffs are 11-2 ATS last 13 

Carolina 34-New Orleans 31

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