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Divisional bragging rights will be on the line on Sunday when the Atlanta Falcons and the Carolina Panthers meet at Bank of America Stadium.
Oddsmakers currently have the Falcons listed as 2-point favorites versus the Panthers, while the game’s total is sitting at 44.
The Falcons defeated Washington 31-17 as an 8.5-point favorite in Week 9. The combined score went OVER the posted over/under total (41).
Michael Turner rushed for 166 yards with two touchdowns on 18 carries for Atlanta, while Matt Ryan passed for 135 yards with a touchdown and an interception.
The Panthers lost to New Orleans 30-20 as a 12-point underdog in Week 9. The combined score fell UNDER the posted over/under total (51).
DeAngelo Williams rushed for 149 yards and a pair of touchdowns on 21 carries for Carolina, while Jake Delhomme passed for 201 yards.
Team records:
Atlanta: 5-3 SU, 6-2 ATS Carolina: 3-5 SU, 3-5 ATS Atlanta most recently:
When playing in November are 6-4 When playing on grass are 4-6 After being outgained are 6-4 When playing within the division are 4-6 Carolina most recently: A few trends to consider:
The total has gone UNDER in 5 of Atlanta’s last 5 games when playing on the road against Carolina Atlanta is 4-1 ATS in its last 5 games The total has gone OVER in 4 of Atlanta’s last 5 games on the road The total has gone OVER in 4 of Atlanta’s last 5 games The total has gone UNDER in 5 of Carolina’s last 5 games when playing at home against Atlanta The total has gone UNDER in 4 of Carolina’s last 5 games at home Carolina is 9-3 SU in its last 12 games at home The total has gone UNDER in 4 of Carolina’s last 6 games Next up:
Atlanta at NY Giants, Sunday, November 22 Carolina home to Miami, Thursday, November 19 |