- The Saints (7-9) are -3.5 point favorites vs the Panthers (6-10)
- Total (Over/Under): 41.5 points
The Carolina Panthers (6-10) visit Caesars Superdome to take on the New Orleans Saints (7-9) on Jan. 8. Kickoff is scheduled for 1:00pm EST in New Orleans.
The Saints are betting favorites in Week 18, with the spread sitting at -3.5 (+100).
The Panthers vs. Saints Over/Under is 41.5 total points for the game.
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Panthers vs. Saints Odds, Spread, Over/Under Week 18
| Spread | Total (O/U) | Moneyline | |
| Panthers | +3.5 -120 | 41.5 -110 | +145 |
| Saints | -3.5 +100 | 41.5 -110 | -175 |
Panthers vs. Saints Prediction for Week 18
Based on recent trends, the winning team model predicts the Saints will win this Week 18 game with 57.0% confidence.
Panthers vs Saints Spread Prediction for Week 18
Based on recent against-the-spread trends, the model predicts the Panthers will cover the spread this Week 18 with 59.0% confidence.
Both predictions factor in up-to-date player injuries for both the Panthers and Saints, plus offensive & defensive matchups, recent games and key player performances this season.
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Best Panthers Player Prop Bets Today
We’ve highlighted some favorite NFL player prop bets for Panthers players for Week 18, looking at profitable historical betting trends:
- Terrace Marshall Jr. has hit the Receiving Yards Over in 7 of his last 10 games (+3.70 Units / 33% ROI)
- P.J. Walker has hit the Pass Attempts Under in 4 of his last 5 games (+2.85 Units / 42% ROI)
- Chuba Hubbard has hit the Rushing Yards Under in 4 of his last 5 games (+2.50 Units / 36% ROI)
- P.J. Walker has hit the Completions Under in 4 of his last 5 games (+2.50 Units / 33% ROI)
- Sam Darnold has hit the Rushing Yards Over in 3 of his last 4 games (+2.05 Units / 50% ROI)
Best Saints Player Prop Best Bets Today
And here are some top NFL player prop bets for Saints players for Week 18, looking at profitable historical betting trends:
- Andy Dalton has hit the Pass Attempts Under in his last 8 games (+8.00 Units / 75% ROI)
- Jarvis Landry has hit the Receptions Under in 8 of his last 10 games (+6.90 Units / 49% ROI)
- Juwan Johnson has hit the Receptions Over in 8 of his last 13 games (+4.90 Units / 37% ROI)
- Jarvis Landry has hit the Receiving Yards Under in 8 of his last 10 games (+4.90 Units / 36% ROI)
- Adam Trautman has hit the Receptions Under in his last 4 games (+4.00 Units / 54% ROI)
Panthers Best Bets for Week 18:
- The Carolina Panthers have hit the 1Q Game Total Under in 10 of their last 17 games (+8.65 Units / 40% ROI)
- The Carolina Panthers have hit the 1H Moneyline in 9 of their last 14 games (+8.60 Units / 59% ROI)
- The Carolina Panthers have hit the 2H Game Total Over in 12 of their last 17 games (+7.75 Units / 42% ROI)
- The Carolina Panthers have scored first in 10 of their last 14 games (+7.70 Units / 52% ROI)
- The Carolina Panthers have hit the 4Q Game Total Over in 12 of their last 17 games (+7.50 Units / 39% ROI)
Saints Best Bets for Week 18:
- The New Orleans Saints have hit the Game Total Under in 8 of their last 9 games (+6.90 Units / 70% ROI)
- The New Orleans Saints have hit the 1H Game Total Under in their last 5 games (+5.00 Units / 93% ROI)
- The New Orleans Saints have scored first in 5 of their last 6 games at home (+4.00 Units / 53% ROI)
- The New Orleans Saints have hit the 4Q Game Total Under in 5 of their last 6 games (+3.85 Units / 57% ROI)
- The New Orleans Saints have hit the 3Q Moneyline in 4 of their last 7 games at home (+3.00 Units / 35% ROI)
Panthers Against the Spread (ATS) Record
Against the spread this NFL season, the Panthers have gone 8-8 (-0.85 Units / -4.84% ROI).
- Panthers are 6-10 when betting on the Moneyline for +0.35 Units / 2.06% ROI
- Panthers are 8-8 when betting the Over for -0.85 Units / -4.82% ROI
- Panthers are 8-8 when betting the Under for -0.8 Units / ROI
Saints Against the Spread (ATS) Record
Against the spread this NFL season, the Saints have gone 7-9 (-2.9 Units / -16.67% ROI).
- Saints are 7-9 when betting on the Moneyline for -0.85 Units / -4.1% ROI
- Saints are 6-10 when betting the Over for -5 Units / -28.41% ROI
- Saints are 10-6 when betting the Under for +3.4 Units / 19.32% ROI
Carolina Panthers: Keys to the Game vs. the New Orleans Saints
The Panthers are 6-2 (.750) when not throwing an interception this season — tied for ninth-best in NFL. The Saints have intercepted 5 passes this season — tied for fewest in NFL.
The Panthers are winless (0-4) when within 3 points at the two minute warning since the 2021 season — tied for worst in NFL; League Avg: .492.
The Panthers are winless (0-4) vs top 10 run defenses this season — tied for worst in NFL; League Avg: .431.
The Panthers are winless (0-5) when trailing at the end of quarter 1 since the 2021 season — worst in NFL; League Avg: .350.
New Orleans Saints: Keys to the Game vs. the Carolina Panthers
The Saints are 4-0 (1.000) when possessing the ball longer than their opponent this season — tied for best in NFL. The Panthers has allowed an average time of possession of 32 min and 3 s this season — third-highest in NFL.
The Saints are undefeated (4-0) when possessing the ball longer than their opponent this season — tied for best in NFL; League Avg: .668.
The Saints are 4-1 (.800) when favorites this season — 8th-best in NFL; League Avg: .645.
The Saints are 4-9 (.308) when converting less than 50% of third down conversion opportunities this season — tied for 8th-worst in NFL; League Avg: .408.
Additional Matchup Notes for Carolina Panthers vs. New Orleans Saints
The Saints have scored on 31.1% of their drives in the first half this season — fifth-worst in NFL. The Panthers defense has allowed scores on 27.2% of opponent drives in the first half this season — second-best in NFL.
Saints WRs have averaged just 3.5 yards after the catch this season — tied for third-worst in NFL. The Panthers have allowed just 3.7 yards after catch per reception to WRs this season — tied for third-best in NFL.
The Saints are 4-0 (1.000) when possessing the ball longer than their opponent this season — tied for best in NFL. The Panthers has allowed an average time of possession of 32 min and 3 s this season — third-highest in NFL.
The Panthers have run successful plays on just 37.6% of pass attempts this season — worst in NFL. Saints have allowed successful plays on just 41.3% of pass attempts this season — third-best in NFL.
The Panthers ran just 5.0% offensive plays in the red zone last week — fourth-worst in NFL. Saints allowed their opponent to run just 0.0% of plays in the red zone in Week 14 — best in NFL.
The Panthers have thrown for 3,182 passing yards in 16 games (just 198.9 YPG) this season — fifth-worst in NFL. The Saints have allowed just 193.9 passing yards per game this season — third-best in NFL.
Carolina Panthers Offense: Important Stats for Week 18
The Panthers have run successful plays on 35% of pass attempts in the 3rd quarter since the 2021 season — worst in NFL; League Avg: 46%.
The Panthers have run successful plays on 32% of pass attempts in the 3rd quarter this season — worst in NFL; League Avg: 46%.
The Panthers have run successful plays on 38% of pass attempts this season — worst in NFL; League Avg: 46%.
The Panthers ran successful plays on 37% of pass attempts in the 4th quarter last season — tied for worst in NFL; League Avg: 46%.
New Orleans Saints Offense: Important Stats for Week 18
The Saints averaged 202.2 passing yards per game (3,437/17) last season — worst in NFL; League Avg: 244.0.
The Saints have thrown the ball 33% of the time (58 Pass Attempts/177 plays) since Week 14 — lowest in NFL; League Avg: 52%.
The Saints threw the ball 48% of the time (504 Pass Attempts/1,051 plays) last season — 3rd-lowest in NFL; League Avg: 54%.
The Saints ran 6% of their plays in the red zone in the 1st quarter last season — 2nd-worst in NFL; League Avg: 13%.
Carolina Panthers Defense: Important Stats for Week 18
The Panthers defense has allowed scores on 15% of opponent drives in the 1st quarter since the 2021 season — best in NFL; League Avg: 28%.
The Panthers defense allowed successful plays on 32% of plays in the 1st quarter last season — best in NFL; League Avg: 43%.
The Panthers defense has allowed scores on 14% of opponent drives in the 1st quarter this season — best in NFL; League Avg: 29%.
The Panthers defense sacked opposing QBs just once on 66 pass attempts in the red zone last season — worst attempts per sack rate in NFL; League Avg: 17.3.
New Orleans Saints Defense: Important Stats for Week 18
Only 11% of the plays ran against the Saints were in their own territory in Week 17 — best in NFL; League Avg: 42%.
The Saints defense allowed successful plays on 32% of plays in the 4th quarter last season — best in NFL; League Avg: 43%.
The Saints defense allowed successful plays on 33% of rush attempts last season — best in NFL; League Avg: 43%.
The Saints defense has allowed rushes of 10+ yards on 8 of 10 carries (80%) on 3rd and long this season — worst in NFL; League Avg: 27%.
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