NFC South division rivals take the focus of our NFL Week 3 and NFL picks when the Carolina Panthers and the New Orleans Saints meet in New Orleans, Louisiana. Check the panthers vs saints spread betting below.
Carolina Panthers Season Forecast
Christian McCaffrey and Baker Mayfield are the Carolina Panthers’ most essential assets on offense. Carolina will need both players and sides of the football to get better to win their first game, remain competitive, and play meaningful football within the NFC and the NFC South for the remainder of the 2022 NFL season.
Moneyline
As of publication, the Carolina Panthers are listed as the underdog on the moneyline, with odds ranging from +130 to +135.
Opening Line
The Carolina Panthers have been the moneyline betting underdog since this game was listed. The Panthers’ odds opened all over the place, ranging from a low of +115 to a high of -130.
How the Line Has Moved and Why
Since being listed, the moneyline has moved and increased the Panthers’ odds as the betting underdog. The Panthers’ odds have slowly crept up as more money and interest is being placed on the New Orleans Saints in this game.
What Could Keep This Bet From Winning
A moneyline bet is a bet on one team to win outright. Carolina hasn’t convinced the betting public that they can actually beat New Orleans outright.
To avoid losing this bet, you’ll need to have faith in Carolina getting better as a team weekly and pull an unexpected, but not impossible, victory.
Point Spread Line
As of publication, the Carolina Panthers have betting favorite odds on most sportsbooks on the point spread, listed at +3 points, with odds ranging from +100 to -118.
Opening Line
Since oddsmakers listed the Panthers vs Saints spread betting odds, Carolina’s point spread was set between +2.5 and +3, with odds ranging from +100 to -110
How the Line Has Moved and Why
The Panthers’ odds on the point spread have not moved that much and have settled into a similar level on most sportsbooks.
Many online sportsbooks witnessed an increased level of Panthers vs Saints spread betting activity after Sunday’s loss to the New York Giants, shifting the lines favorably toward Carolina.
What Could Keep This Bet From Winning
With the point spread set at 3.00 on most sportsbooks, you’ll need the Panthers to be within three points at the end of the game. Carolina did that in their first two games of the 2022 NFL season.
This bet won’t win if the Panthers’ stats won’t keep it close enough against New Orleans to make the last five minutes of the game matter.
Total Points
As of publication, the Panthers vs. Saints total points are set between 40.5 and 41 points, depending on the online sports book.
Opening Line
The Panthers vs. Saints total points have stayed roughly the same since being listed on most online sportsbooks, initially listed between 40.5 and 43 points, with the total points shrinking toward the lower total points on NFL odds today.
How the Line Has Moved and Why
Some sportsbooks initially listed the total points at 43 and have since lowered this total to 40.5 – 41. These movements are based on the Panthers’ stats after two weeks of football and the results of today’s Saints game: a loss to the Tampa Bay Buccaneers.
What Could Keep This Bet From Winning
New Orleans and Carolina’s defenses might be good enough to keep the relatively mild opposition offenses in check and the score low.
Panthers Betting Trends to Know
The Carolina Panthers have lost their first two games of the season but have kept both games close and within three points. This is something that should factor into your Panthers vs Saints spread betting.
New Orleans Saints Season Forecast
The new-look New Orleans Saints are looking to former first overall pick Jameis Winston, who is playing with a fracture in his spine, and Alvin Kamara to regain form and power the offense. A win against the Panthers would give the New Orleans Saints an early 2-1 divisional record.
Moneyline
As of publication, the New Orleans Saints are listed as the betting favorite on the moneyline, with odds ranging from -149 to -161.
Opening Line
The Saints’ moneyline odds opened with odds anywhere from -135 to -169.
How the Line Has Moved and Why
New Orleans odds opened at various levels when listed depending on the sportsbook. Since being listed, there have been two weeks of NFL action, and the Saints’ odds have settled into a similar window on most online sportsbooks.
This movement is due to the Saints’ close victory against Atlanta in NFL Week 1 and their loss to Tampa Bay in Week 2.
What Could Keep This Bet From Winning
Carolina being the slightly better team on Sunday will be enough to keep a moneyline bet on the Saints from being a winning pick.
Point Spread Line
As of publication, the New Orleans Saints are the favorite on the point spread, listed at -3, with odds ranging from +100 to -110.
Opening Line
The Panthers vs Saints spread betting opened between 2.5 and 3, depending on the online sportsbook. New Orleans’ odds on the point spread have floated from an opening high of -120 to a low of -108.
How the Line Has Moved and Why
The Panthers vs Saints spread betting line has changed because of the Saints’ performances in NFL Week 2. There was a decrease in wagers placed on the New Orleans to cover the point spread, despite being the favorite to win the game outright.
What Could Keep This Bet From Winning
If Jameis Winston or Alvin Kamara cannot play for whatever reason, the Saints will be without their biggest weapons on offense. Poor offensive production or impressive defensive Panthers stats could keep this bet from winning.
Total Points
As of publication, the total points for the New Orleans Saints’ next matchup against the Carolina Panthers is between 40.5 and 41.5 points, depending on the online sports book.
Opening Line
The Bills vs. Miami total points have stayed roughly the same since being listed on most online sportsbooks, initially listed between 49 and 51.5 points and primarily remaining there.
How the Line Has Moved and Why
Some sportsbooks initially listed the total points for the Saints game today at 43 and have since lowered this total to 40.5 – 41. These movements are based on the Panthers’ stats and the Saints’ performances after two weeks of football.
What Could Keep This Bet From Winning
The exact reasons a total points bet might not win for the Carolina Panthers apply to the New Orleans Saints.
New Orleans and Carolina’s defenses might be good enough to keep the relatively mild opposition offenses in check and the total score low.
Saints Betting Trends to Know
New Orleans has not covered the point spread in either of their first two games. The Saints’ were a +5.5 favorite inter 27-26 victory against the Atlanta Falcons and lost by 10 to Tampa Bay.
Most Profitable Players of this Matchup to Bet On
- Alvin Kamara (RB) – New Orleans Saints
- Michael Thomas (WR) – New Orleans Saints
- Christian McCaffrey (RB) – Carolina Panthers
Odds Breakdown
Michael Thomas should be a factor in any Saints’ success on Sunday. The over/under for Thomas on receiving yards is set to 62.5, with the overpaying out at -112.
Christian McCaffrey is the engine that drives the Carolina Panthers. McCaffrey’s rushing yards over/under is set to 72.5, with the over listed at -113.
Alvin Kamara is the most significant piece of the New Orleans Saints offense when he’s healthy and playing.
Regardless of where the over/under on rushing yards is set, take Kamra on the over for anything set around 40 – 50 yards.
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