Cam Newton and the Carolina Panthers will be looking to snap an ugly losing streak when they host Matt Ryan and the Atlanta Falcons in a Week 16 NFC South divisional matchup that pits two underachieving teams looking to close out their respective 2018 campaigns on a positive note. If you’re looking for some expert NFL predictions in Week 16, then let’s get to my pick on this pairing right now.
Why should you consider betting on Carolina in this matchup? The best reason would be because the Panthers are playing at home. Carolina has fallen completely apart in losing six consecutive games including their crushing 12-9 loss to New Orleans as a 6-point home underdog on Monday. Cam Newton was limited to 131 passing yards with no touchdowns and one interception while Carolina was shut out in the game’s middle two quarters. The Panthers average 23.8 points per game (15th) while allowing 24.6 points per contest defensively (21st).
Falcons vs Panthers NFL Week 16 Spread, Preview & Pick
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- When: Sunday, December 23, 2018 at 1:00 PM ET
- Where: Bank of America Stadium, Charlotte, North Carolina
- TV: FOX
- Radio: Carolina
- Live Stream: NFL Live
- NFL Week 16 Odds: Carolina -3 / Total: 47
Weather Forecast
- Clear: 12°C/54°F
- Humidity: 46%
- Precipitation: 0%
- Wind: 6 mph SW
- Cloud Cover: 2%
- Type of Stadium: Open
Why Bet on Atlanta at +3?
Why should you consider betting on Atlanta in this contest? Well, the best reason would be because they got a feel-good win last weekend and Carolina is free-falling into oblivion with some seriously uninspiring play for the better part of the last two months. The Falcons halted their five-game losing streak by pounding Arizona 40-14 last weekend to cover the spread as a 10-point home favorite. Veteran quarterback Matt Ryan passed for 231 yards with two touchdowns and no interceptions while running back Tevin Coleman added 145 rushing yards and one score on 11 carries. The Falcons average 25.4 points per game (10th) while allowing 27.2 points per contest defensively (29th).Team Statistics
Offense:- Average Score For: 25.43
- Total Yards: 379.21
- Pass Yards: 288.50
- Rush Yards: 90.71
- Average Score Against: 27.21
- Total Yards: 377.50
- Pass Yards: 251.21
- Rush Yards: 126.29
Why Bet On Carolina at -3?
Why should you consider betting on Carolina in this matchup? The best reason would be because the Panthers are playing at home. Carolina has fallen completely apart in losing six consecutive games including their crushing 12-9 loss to New Orleans as a 6-point home underdog on Monday. Cam Newton was limited to 131 passing yards with no touchdowns and one interception while Carolina was shut out in the game’s middle two quarters. The Panthers average 23.8 points per game (15th) while allowing 24.6 points per contest defensively (21st).
Team Statistics
Offense:- Average Score For: 23.79
- Total Yards: 368.71
- Pass Yards: 234.14
- Rush Yards: 134.57
- Average Score Against: 24.57
- Total Yards: 352.15
- Pass Yards: 250.29
- Rush Yards: 101.86
Falcons vs Panthers NFL Week 16 Betting Trends
- Atlanta is 1-5 ATS in the last 6 games
- Atlanta is 1-5 SU in the last 6 games
- The total went UNDER in 4 of Atlanta’s last 6 games
- Carolina is 1-5 ATS in the last 6 games
- Carolina is 0-5 SU in the last 5 games
- The total went UNDER in 4 of Carolina’s last 5 games
