Carolina Panthers
American Football NFL Caesars Superdome Sun 14 Dec 16:25
New Orleans Saints
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  2. SGP Picks
  3. Odds
  4. Player Props
  5. Stats
  6. Live Stream
  7. Team News
  8. Lineups
  9. Injuries
  10. Standings

NFL Betting Preview: Panthers vs Saints

The Carolina Panthers face the New Orleans Saints at Caesars Superdome, with kickoff scheduled for 16:25 on Sunday, December 14.

Few Points Expected

The totals provides plenty of value at -115. The line is set at 40.5 and we’d be surprised if the Saints and the Panthers combined points total exceeds that amount.

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17-7 Victory for Saints in Pair’s Last Head-to-Head

Carolina Panthers previous game saw them claim a 31-28 home win over Los Angeles Rams at Bank of America Stadium. The Panthers finished with 358 yards, including 194 passing and 164 rushing yards. The offense managed 17 first downs and found the end zone 4 times.

New Orleans Saints have now suffered three straight home defeats. In their last game, they won on the road at Raymond James Stadium when beating Tampa Bay Buccaneers 24-20. The Saints generated 260 yards, including 121 passing and 139 rushing yards. They moved the chains 16 times and struck for 3 touchdowns.

Head-to-Head Statistics

The Saints won the last matchup between the pair. Enjoying a 17-7 triumph when facing the Panthers at Bank of America Stadium. The Saints have won six of the previous 10 H2H meetings.

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Panthers vs Saints Prediction & Picks

Be fully equipped for Panthers vs Saints with our betting guide, offering a key match prediction, a correct score recommendation, top player prop picks and a bet builder tailored for value.

Game Prediction

There are reasons for anticipating that the points tally will be lower than the line in this NFL matchup. If you agree with our pick of Under 40.5, you will find odds of -115 available.

Team news plays a key role in our NFL predictions and we’re always tracking players with injury concerns. We also stay on top of the form guide, supported by detailed stats that help paint a clearer picture of what to expect.

Key Panthers vs Saints stats:

  • The 40.5 line hasn’t been covered in 3 of the last 5 Panthers games.
  • The 40.5 line hasn’t been covered in 4 of the last 7 Panthers games on the road this season.
  • The 40.5 line hasn’t been covered in 7 of the last 10 Saints games at home.
  • The 40.5 line hasn’t been covered in 4 of the last 6 Saints games at home this season.
  • The 40.5 line hasn’t been covered in the last 2 Saints games at home.

Under 40.5 Probability

The best betting apps make it a 53.5% chance that our pick is settled as a winner. Taking all factors into consideration, our analysts think there’s a stronger chance of success and estimate the probability to be closer to 60%. This wager can therefore be backed with confidence.

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Player Prop Picks

Top Pick: Chris Olave Anytime TD +175 BetMGM logo

Chris Olave (Saints) is available at +175 to record a TD. Based on all the information, we'll head to the Anytime Touchdown Scorer market where we can back him to punch it in at attractive odds.

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Tyler Shough Under 20.5 Rushing Yards -114 BetMGM logo

You can place a bet on Tyler Shough (Panthers) at -114 to end with fewer than 20.5 rushing yards. He may fall short of the Player Rushing Yards line, making this prop bet a strong pick.

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Same Game Parlay Picks

Totals Under 40.5
Spread Panthers -2.5
Anytime Touchdown Chris Olave

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Correct Score Prediction

Panthers Panthers logo 20 - 14 Saints logo Saints

There’s a big payout on the cards should you correctly predict the correct score. We’re siding with the Panthers to claim a 20-14 victory which will hopefully go close.

Panthers vs Saints Odds

The odds and lines are updated on a frequent basis. You might therefore find that they are different to the ones listed for the betting predictions and bet builder tips.

Game Could Go Right to the Wire According to the Books

Carolina Panthers are regarded as having a 62% chance of winning this game according to the latest betting odds. The sportsbooks have priced them up at -161. New Orleans Saints are the underdogs at +136 and they’re regarded as least likely to win.

The spread currently stands at 2.5 and the total points line is 40.5. NFL fans regularly enjoy the opportunity to bet on the Totals. If you’re going for Under 40.5, this outcome can be backed at -115.

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Rico Dowdle Favorite to Score First Touchdown

There is +145 available that Rico Dowdle scores a touchdown anytime. If you’re interested in the favorite to score the first TD, then you are able to secure +650.

Touchdown

Rico Dowdle (Panthers)
First TD
+650
Anytime TD
+145
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Tetairoa McMillan (Panthers)
First TD
+750
Anytime TD
+160
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Chris Olave (Saints)
First TD
+800
Anytime TD
+175
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Receiving Yards

Tetairoa McMillan (Panthers)
Over 57.5
-114
Under 57.5
-114
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Juwan Johnson (Saints)
Over 38.5
-114
Under 38.5
-114
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Devaughn Vele (Saints)
Over 37.5
-114
Under 37.5
-114
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Rushing Yards

Rico Dowdle (Panthers)
Over 56.5
-114
Under 56.5
-114
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Chuba Hubbard (Panthers)
Over 43.5
-114
Under 43.5
-114
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Tyler Shough (Saints)
Over 20.5
-114
Under 20.5
-114
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Passing Yards

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Saints Record Shows Three Home Defeats in a Row

The Saints have been on the losing end in three consecutive games at Caesars Superdome. They have two wins and eight losses in the last 10 home games, putting up 17.00 points per contest and giving up 21.20.

The Panthers have gone 4-6 across their last 10 games games on the road, scoring 18.70 points per contest and conceding 26.90.

The Saints beat the Panthers 47-10 in their most recent meeting at Caesars Superdome. The last 6 head-to-heads at Caesars Superdome show the Saints with five wins, while the Panthers have one to their name.

Last 10 Games W-L P PF PA O40.5 U40.5
Saints logo Saints Home Stats 2-8 38.20 17.00 21.20 3 7
Panthers logo Panthers Away Stats 4-6 45.60 18.70 26.90 5 5
  • W-L = Wins-Losses
  • P = Avg. Points
  • PF = Avg. Points For
  • PA = Avg. Points Against
  • O40.5 = Games Over 40.5 Points
  • U40.5 = Games Under 40.5 Points
Team Stats

Latest regular season and playoff games stats.

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New Orleans Saints logo New Orleans Saints Stats
Moneyline
  • 6 wins and 4 defeats in the last 10 games
  • 4 wins and 6 defeats in the last 10 games on the road
Moneyline
  • 3 wins and 7 defeats in the last 10 games
  • 2 wins and 8 defeats in the last 10 home games
Point Spread
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Total Points
Total Points
Game Stats
Last 10 Games
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Last 10 Games
Last 10 Games on the Road
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Carolina Panthers Injuries

Type
Name
Info
Popo Aumavae
Achilles
Jonathon Brooks
Knee - ACL
Brady Christensen
Achilles
Robert Hunt
Biceps
Patrick Jones
Back
Damarri Mathis
Knee - ACL
David Moore
Elbow
Corey Thornton
Lower Leg
Chandler Zavala
Calf

New Orleans Saints Injuries

Type
Name
Info
Julian Blackmon
Shoulder - Labrum
Vernon Broughton
Hip
Derek Carr
Shoulder
Will Clapp
Foot
Alvin Kamara
Knee - MCL
Tyrann Mathieu
Undisclosed
Erik McCoy
Biceps
Bub Means
Lower Leg
Kendre Miller
Knee - ACL
Trey Palmer
Ankle
Mason Pline
Upper Body
Ja'Lynn Polk
Shoulder
Ryan Ramczyk
Undisclosed
Justin Reid
Knee
Asim Richards
Ankle
Nick Saldiveri
Knee
Landon Young
Ankle

Previous Carolina Panthers Lineups

30 Nov NFL
Rams 28-31 Panthers
24 Nov NFL
Panthers 9-20 49ers
16 Nov NFL
Panthers 30-27 Falcons
09 Nov NFL
Saints 17-7 Panthers
02 Nov NFL
Panthers 16-13 Packers

Previous New Orleans Saints Lineups

07 Dec NFL
Saints 24-20 Buccaneers
30 Nov NFL
Saints 17-21 Dolphins
23 Nov NFL
Falcons 24-10 Saints
09 Nov NFL
Saints 17-7 Panthers
02 Nov NFL
Saints 10-34 Rams
NFL Standings Select Season
AFC East W L T PCT PF PA N. Pts Home Road Div Conf Last 5 Strk
Patriots 11 2 0 0.846 351 241 110 5-2-0 6-0-0 3-0-0 6-2-0 5-0-0 10W
Bills 9 4 0 0.692 376 293 83 6-1-0 3-3-0 2-2-0 6-3-0 3-2-0 2W
Dolphins 6 7 0 0.462 281 296 -15 4-3-0 2-4-0 3-2-0 3-6-0 4-1-0 4W
Jets 3 10 0 0.231 256 349 -93 2-6-0 1-4-0 0-4-0 2-7-0 2-3-0 1L
AFC North W L T PCT PF PA N. Pts Home Road Div Conf Last 5 Strk
Steelers 7 6 0 0.538 308 311 -3 4-3-0 3-3-0 3-1-0 6-3-0 2-3-0 1W
Ravens 6 7 0 0.462 311 320 -9 3-5-0 3-2-0 2-2-0 4-5-0 3-2-0 2L
Bengals 4 9 0 0.308 314 413 -99 2-4-0 2-5-0 3-1-0 4-5-0 1-4-0 1L
Browns 3 10 0 0.231 223 301 -78 2-5-0 1-5-0 0-4-0 2-7-0 1-4-0 2L
AFC South W L T PCT PF PA N. Pts Home Road Div Conf Last 5 Strk
Jaguars 9 4 0 0.692 328 272 56 5-2-0 4-2-0 3-1-0 6-2-0 4-1-0 4W
Texans 8 5 0 0.615 283 208 75 4-2-0 4-3-0 4-1-0 7-2-0 5-0-0 5W
Colts 8 5 0 0.615 376 285 91 6-1-0 2-4-0 2-2-0 6-4-0 1-4-0 3L
Titans 2 11 0 0.154 201 357 -156 0-7-0 2-4-0 0-5-0 1-9-0 1-4-0 1W
AFC West W L T PCT PF PA N. Pts Home Road Div Conf Last 5 Strk
Broncos 11 2 0 0.846 308 235 73 6-0-0 5-2-0 3-1-0 7-2-0 5-0-0 10W
Chargers 9 4 0 0.692 299 271 28 6-2-0 3-2-0 4-0-0 7-2-0 4-1-0 2W
Chiefs 6 7 0 0.462 315 252 63 5-2-0 1-5-0 1-2-0 3-5-0 1-4-0 2L
Raiders 2 11 0 0.154 196 332 -136 1-6-0 1-5-0 0-5-0 2-8-0 0-5-0 7L
NFC East W L T PCT PF PA N. Pts Home Road Div Conf Last 5 Strk
Eagles 8 5 0 0.615 289 271 18 4-2-0 4-3-0 2-2-0 7-3-0 2-3-0 3L
Cowboys 6 6 1 0.462 381 386 -5 4-1-1 2-5-0 3-1-0 3-5-1 3-2-0 1L
Commanders 3 10 0 0.231 262 354 -92 2-4-0 1-6-0 1-1-0 1-7-0 0-5-0 8L
Giants 2 11 0 0.154 279 367 -88 2-3-0 0-8-0 1-3-0 1-8-0 0-5-0 7L
NFC North W L T PCT PF PA N. Pts Home Road Div Conf Last 5 Strk
Packers 9 3 1 0.692 322 247 75 5-2-0 4-1-1 4-0-0 7-2-1 4-1-0 4W
Bears 9 4 0 0.692 334 335 -1 4-1-0 5-3-0 1-3-0 6-3-0 4-1-0 1L
Lions 8 5 0 0.615 394 304 90 5-2-0 3-3-0 1-3-0 5-4-0 3-2-0 1W
Vikings 5 8 0 0.385 255 281 -26 2-4-0 3-4-0 2-2-0 3-5-0 1-4-0 1W
NFC South W L T PCT PF PA N. Pts Home Road Div Conf Last 5 Strk
Panthers 7 6 0 0.538 247 297 -50 4-2-0 3-4-0 2-1-0 5-3-0 3-2-0 1W
Buccaneers 7 7 0 0.500 327 354 -27 3-4-0 4-3-0 2-2-0 5-5-0 1-4-0 2L
Falcons 5 9 0 0.357 281 341 -60 2-4-0 3-5-0 2-3-0 4-5-0 2-3-0 1W
Saints 3 10 0 0.231 206 315 -109 1-5-0 2-5-0 2-2-0 3-7-0 2-3-0 1W
NFC West W L T PCT PF PA N. Pts Home Road Div Conf Last 5 Strk
Rams 10 3 0 0.769 379 227 152 5-1-0 5-2-0 3-1-0 5-3-0 4-1-0 1W
Seahawks 10 3 0 0.769 387 226 161 4-2-0 6-1-0 2-2-0 6-3-0 4-1-0 3W
49ers 9 4 0 0.692 307 269 38 3-2-0 6-2-0 4-1-0 8-2-0 4-1-0 3W
Cardinals 3 10 0 0.231 282 348 -66 1-6-0 2-4-0 0-5-0 3-7-0 0-5-0 5L
AFC Conference W L T PCT PF PA N. Pts Home Road Div Conf Last 5 Strk
Broncos 11 2 0 0.846 308 235 73 6-0-0 5-2-0 3-1-0 7-2-0 5-0-0 10W
Patriots 11 2 0 0.846 351 241 110 5-2-0 6-0-0 3-0-0 6-2-0 5-0-0 10W
Jaguars 9 4 0 0.692 328 272 56 5-2-0 4-2-0 3-1-0 6-2-0 4-1-0 4W
Steelers 7 6 0 0.538 308 311 -3 4-3-0 3-3-0 3-1-0 6-3-0 2-3-0 1W
Chargers 9 4 0 0.692 299 271 28 6-2-0 3-2-0 4-0-0 7-2-0 4-1-0 2W
Bills 9 4 0 0.692 376 293 83 6-1-0 3-3-0 2-2-0 6-3-0 3-2-0 2W
Texans 8 5 0 0.615 283 208 75 4-2-0 4-3-0 4-1-0 7-2-0 5-0-0 5W
Colts 8 5 0 0.615 376 285 91 6-1-0 2-4-0 2-2-0 6-4-0 1-4-0 3L
Ravens 6 7 0 0.462 311 320 -9 3-5-0 3-2-0 2-2-0 4-5-0 3-2-0 2L
Chiefs 6 7 0 0.462 315 252 63 5-2-0 1-5-0 1-2-0 3-5-0 1-4-0 2L
Dolphins 6 7 0 0.462 281 296 -15 4-3-0 2-4-0 3-2-0 3-6-0 4-1-0 4W
Bengals 4 9 0 0.308 314 413 -99 2-4-0 2-5-0 3-1-0 4-5-0 1-4-0 1L
Jets 3 10 0 0.231 256 349 -93 2-6-0 1-4-0 0-4-0 2-7-0 2-3-0 1L
Browns 3 10 0 0.231 223 301 -78 2-5-0 1-5-0 0-4-0 2-7-0 1-4-0 2L
Raiders 2 11 0 0.154 196 332 -136 1-6-0 1-5-0 0-5-0 2-8-0 0-5-0 7L
Titans 2 11 0 0.154 201 357 -156 0-7-0 2-4-0 0-5-0 1-9-0 1-4-0 1W
NFC Conference W L T PCT PF PA N. Pts Home Road Div Conf Last 5 Strk
Rams 10 3 0 0.769 379 227 152 5-1-0 5-2-0 3-1-0 5-3-0 4-1-0 1W
Packers 9 3 1 0.692 322 247 75 5-2-0 4-1-1 4-0-0 7-2-1 4-1-0 4W
Eagles 8 5 0 0.615 289 271 18 4-2-0 4-3-0 2-2-0 7-3-0 2-3-0 3L
Panthers 7 6 0 0.538 247 297 -50 4-2-0 3-4-0 2-1-0 5-3-0 3-2-0 1W
Seahawks 10 3 0 0.769 387 226 161 4-2-0 6-1-0 2-2-0 6-3-0 4-1-0 3W
49ers 9 4 0 0.692 307 269 38 3-2-0 6-2-0 4-1-0 8-2-0 4-1-0 3W
Bears 9 4 0 0.692 334 335 -1 4-1-0 5-3-0 1-3-0 6-3-0 4-1-0 1L
Lions 8 5 0 0.615 394 304 90 5-2-0 3-3-0 1-3-0 5-4-0 3-2-0 1W
Buccaneers 7 7 0 0.500 327 354 -27 3-4-0 4-3-0 2-2-0 5-5-0 1-4-0 2L
Cowboys 6 6 1 0.462 381 386 -5 4-1-1 2-5-0 3-1-0 3-5-1 3-2-0 1L
Vikings 5 8 0 0.385 255 281 -26 2-4-0 3-4-0 2-2-0 3-5-0 1-4-0 1W
Falcons 5 9 0 0.357 281 341 -60 2-4-0 3-5-0 2-3-0 4-5-0 2-3-0 1W
Cardinals 3 10 0 0.231 282 348 -66 1-6-0 2-4-0 0-5-0 3-7-0 0-5-0 5L
Saints 3 10 0 0.231 206 315 -109 1-5-0 2-5-0 2-2-0 3-7-0 2-3-0 1W
Commanders 3 10 0 0.231 262 354 -92 2-4-0 1-6-0 1-1-0 1-7-0 0-5-0 8L
Giants 2 11 0 0.154 279 367 -88 2-3-0 0-8-0 1-3-0 1-8-0 0-5-0 7L
NFL Team W L T PCT PF PA N. Pts Home Road Div Conf Last 5 Strk
Broncos 11 2 0 0.846 308 235 73 6-0-0 5-2-0 3-1-0 7-2-0 5-0-0 10W
Patriots 11 2 0 0.846 351 241 110 5-2-0 6-0-0 3-0-0 6-2-0 5-0-0 10W
Rams 10 3 0 0.769 379 227 152 5-1-0 5-2-0 3-1-0 5-3-0 4-1-0 1W
Seahawks 10 3 0 0.769 387 226 161 4-2-0 6-1-0 2-2-0 6-3-0 4-1-0 3W
Packers 9 3 1 0.692 322 247 75 5-2-0 4-1-1 4-0-0 7-2-1 4-1-0 4W
Bills 9 4 0 0.692 376 293 83 6-1-0 3-3-0 2-2-0 6-3-0 3-2-0 2W
Bears 9 4 0 0.692 334 335 -1 4-1-0 5-3-0 1-3-0 6-3-0 4-1-0 1L
Jaguars 9 4 0 0.692 328 272 56 5-2-0 4-2-0 3-1-0 6-2-0 4-1-0 4W
Chargers 9 4 0 0.692 299 271 28 6-2-0 3-2-0 4-0-0 7-2-0 4-1-0 2W
49ers 9 4 0 0.692 307 269 38 3-2-0 6-2-0 4-1-0 8-2-0 4-1-0 3W
Lions 8 5 0 0.615 394 304 90 5-2-0 3-3-0 1-3-0 5-4-0 3-2-0 1W
Texans 8 5 0 0.615 283 208 75 4-2-0 4-3-0 4-1-0 7-2-0 5-0-0 5W
Colts 8 5 0 0.615 376 285 91 6-1-0 2-4-0 2-2-0 6-4-0 1-4-0 3L
Eagles 8 5 0 0.615 289 271 18 4-2-0 4-3-0 2-2-0 7-3-0 2-3-0 3L
Panthers 7 6 0 0.538 247 297 -50 4-2-0 3-4-0 2-1-0 5-3-0 3-2-0 1W
Steelers 7 6 0 0.538 308 311 -3 4-3-0 3-3-0 3-1-0 6-3-0 2-3-0 1W
Cowboys 6 6 1 0.462 381 386 -5 4-1-1 2-5-0 3-1-0 3-5-1 3-2-0 1L
Buccaneers 7 7 0 0.500 327 354 -27 3-4-0 4-3-0 2-2-0 5-5-0 1-4-0 2L
Ravens 6 7 0 0.462 311 320 -9 3-5-0 3-2-0 2-2-0 4-5-0 3-2-0 2L
Chiefs 6 7 0 0.462 315 252 63 5-2-0 1-5-0 1-2-0 3-5-0 1-4-0 2L
Dolphins 6 7 0 0.462 281 296 -15 4-3-0 2-4-0 3-2-0 3-6-0 4-1-0 4W
Vikings 5 8 0 0.385 255 281 -26 2-4-0 3-4-0 2-2-0 3-5-0 1-4-0 1W
Falcons 5 9 0 0.357 281 341 -60 2-4-0 3-5-0 2-3-0 4-5-0 2-3-0 1W
Bengals 4 9 0 0.308 314 413 -99 2-4-0 2-5-0 3-1-0 4-5-0 1-4-0 1L
Cardinals 3 10 0 0.231 282 348 -66 1-6-0 2-4-0 0-5-0 3-7-0 0-5-0 5L
Browns 3 10 0 0.231 223 301 -78 2-5-0 1-5-0 0-4-0 2-7-0 1-4-0 2L
Saints 3 10 0 0.231 206 315 -109 1-5-0 2-5-0 2-2-0 3-7-0 2-3-0 1W
Jets 3 10 0 0.231 256 349 -93 2-6-0 1-4-0 0-4-0 2-7-0 2-3-0 1L
Commanders 3 10 0 0.231 262 354 -92 2-4-0 1-6-0 1-1-0 1-7-0 0-5-0 8L
Raiders 2 11 0 0.154 196 332 -136 1-6-0 1-5-0 0-5-0 2-8-0 0-5-0 7L
Giants 2 11 0 0.154 279 367 -88 2-3-0 0-8-0 1-3-0 1-8-0 0-5-0 7L
Titans 2 11 0 0.154 201 357 -156 0-7-0 2-4-0 0-5-0 1-9-0 1-4-0 1W