Date: Sunday, November 3, 2024
Venue: Bank of America Stadium, Charlotte, NC
Broadcast: CBS
Point Spread: Panthers (+7.0)
Over/Under Total: 43.5
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This Sunday, the New Orleans Saints (2-6) travel to Bank of America Stadium to face off against the Carolina Panthers (1-7). Carolina is currently listed as 7.0-point underdogs, with the over/under set at 43.5 points.
The New Orleans Saints enter this contest with a disappointing record of 2-6 this season. In their most recent game, they faced the Los Angeles Chargers, suffering a loss by a scoreline of 26-8. Quarterback Spencer Rattler completed 12 of 24 attempts for 156 yards, finishing with a passer rating of 70.8 and no interceptions. Standout receiver Chris Olave had a productive game, making 8 receptions for 107 yards, averaging 13.4 yards per catch. Running back Alvin Kamara led the ground attack, carrying the ball 10 times for 67 yards (6.7 yards per attempt). The Saints managed a total of 63 plays, producing 366 yards of offense. Overall, New Orleans rushed the ball 21 times, gaining 117 yards, which gives them an impressive average of 5.6 yards per carry. Defensively, they allowed 122 rushing yards on 29 carries (4.2 yards per attempt) and gave up 20 completions for 256 passing yards on 32 attempts, translating to a 62.5% completion rate.
In terms of scoring, the New Orleans Saints average 23.1 points per game and rank 21st in the NFL with an average of 116.4 rushing yards per contest. For the season, they have accumulated a total of 2,556 yards of offense. The Saints have achieved 73 first downs but have also been penalized 48 times for a total of 461 yards. They have turned the ball over 11 times (6 interceptions and 5 fumbles) and secured 10 passing and 10 rushing touchdowns.
On the defensive front, the Saints have allowed 1,993 yards through the air, ranking 29th in the league. They give up an average of 249.1 passing yards per game and have a completion percentage against of 64.2%. In total, they have conceded 7 passing touchdowns and 10 rushing touchdowns. Over the course of the season, their defense has allowed an alarming average of 392.8 total yards per game, placing them 32nd overall. Opponents have managed to rush for an average of 5.2 yards per carry and 143.6 rushing yards per game against them. The Saints’ defense ranks 25th in the league, allowing 25.8 points per game and 1,149 rushing yards over 8 games this season.
The Carolina Panthers come into this match with a record of 1-7 for the season. In their previous outing, the Panthers fell to the Denver Broncos by a score of 28-14. Chuba Hubbard was notable on the ground, rushing 15 times for 56 yards, averaging 3.7 yards per carry. Wide receiver Miles Sanders was a favored target, catching 7 passes for 38 yards (5.4 yards per catch). Quarterback Bryce Young threw for 224 yards on 24 of 37 passing, striking for 2 touchdowns, but also throwing 2 interceptions, achieving a passer rating of 76.9 with an average of 6.1 yards per attempt. Defensively, Carolina allowed 32 rushing attempts for 102 yards (3.2 yards per carry) and released a passing defense that permitted a high 76.9% completion rate, resulting in 298 yards on 30 completions out of 39 attempts. Overall, the Panthers recorded 284 total yards on 58 plays, averaging 4.9 yards per play with a rushing average of 3.5 yards per attempt, concluding the game with 69 yards on 20 attempts.
For the season, the Carolina Panthers have averaged 281.9 total yards per game, placing them 29th in the NFL. They are averaging 104.0 rushing yards per contest, tallying up to 832 rushing yards this season. Unfortunately, the Panthers have also accrued 458 yards in penalties over 56 infractions, ranking 7th in the NFL for giving assistance to their opponents. Carolina has passed for a total of 1,423 yards, averaging just 177.9 yards per game through the air, ranking them 30th in the league. In scoring, the Panthers are struggling, averaging only 15.5 points per game, which sits them 30th in the NFL.
Defensively, they’ve allowed 17 passing touchdowns and 232.9 yards per game, putting them 25th in the league. Their rush defense has been porous as well, surrendering a total of 1,237 rushing yards (154.6 yards per game) and 14 rushing touchdowns this season. The Panthers have committed 8 turnovers (5 fumbles lost and 3 interceptions) throughout the campaign. Their defense has been on the field for 521 plays, ranking 30th overall, while allowing an alarming 33.9 points per game, placing them last in the league.
What are your predictions for this Saints vs. Panthers game against the spread?
Free Prediction: Take the Saints -7.0
