Carolina Panthers vs New Orleans Saints Matchup

Read on to get betting odds and analysis in our week 9 Saints vs Panthers pick and preview and see who we think will win and cover in Charlotte.

The Saints are favored on the road as they take on the Panthers at 1:00 ET on Sunday, November 3rd at Bank of America Stadium in Charlotte, NC. The Saints' money line odds are -329, while the Panthers are at +260. The over/under line is 43.5 points, and the game is being televised on CBS. The Saints are favored by -7 points on the road in this NFC South matchup. Both teams need to add their current records.

Saints vs. Panthers Matchup At A Glance

Sport: NFL
Teams: New Orleans Saints at Carolina Panthers
Where: Charlotte at Bank of America Stadium
Date: Sunday, November 3rd
Betting Odds NO -7, NO -329 | CAR +260 O/U 43.5

Saints Preview:

New Orleans heads into week 9 against the Panthers looking to snap a six-game losing streak. After starting the season 2-0, the Saints have dropped six straight, including a 26-8 loss to the Chargers in week 8. This puts their record at 2-6, placing them 3rd in the NFC South. Our projections give them a 3.1% chance of making the playoffs and a 1.6% chance of winning the division.

In our power rankings, the Saints are 22nd. They have an average scoring margin of -2.6 points per game and are 3-5 against the spread, including four straight ATS losses. Their O/U record is 5-3, with their games averaging 48.9 points compared to an average line of 43.

Saints Offense Breakdown

Heading into week 9, the Saints rank 24th in our offensive power rankings. They are 17th in the NFL in points per game, averaging 23.1, and sit 20th in yards per game with 319.5. New Orleans is 18th in passing yards per game (203.1) and 21st in rushing yards per game (116.4). They rank 16th in third-down conversions, with a 38.8% success rate, and are 20th in red zone conversion percentage, despite being 11th in red zone attempts. The Saints have been strong in the first quarter, ranking 7th in the league in points scored.

Spencer Rattler threw for 156 yards on 12/24 passing in week 8, after a 172-yard performance in week 7. Chris Olave led the team with 8 catches for 107 yards in week 8, while Alvin Kamara had 67 rushing yards on 10 carries. The Saints struggled on third down, converting just 2 of 16 attempts, and failed to score in the 4th quarter.

Saints Team Defense

In their 26-8 loss to the Chargers, the Saints' defense allowed 256 passing yards on 20 completions. They also gave up two passing touchdowns and allowed the Chargers to convert on 40% of their third down attempts. Overall, the Saints' defense allowed 378 total yards and 122 rushing yards on 29 attempts.

New Orleans did manage to record three sacks in the game. Additionally, the Saints' defense held the Chargers to a 25% third-down conversion rate, but they were unable to keep them out of the endzone through the air.

Panthers Preview:

Heading into week 9, the Panthers are looking to snap a five-game losing streak, which includes a 28-14 loss to the Broncos in week 8. Carolina was a 13-point underdog in that game and failed to cover the spread, bringing their ATS record to 1-7. They rank 32nd in our NFL power rankings and have a scoring margin of -18.4 points per game.

With a 1-7 record, the Panthers have a 0.0% chance of making the playoffs. They are 0-2 in the NFC South and 0-3 at home, but their only win came on the road against the Raiders in week 3. Their O/U record is 6-2, with their games averaging 49.4 points per game.

Panthers Offense Breakdown

Heading into week 9, the Panthers sit 28th in our offensive power rankings. They are 29th in the NFL in points per game (15.5) and passing yards per game (177.9), despite ranking 11th in passing attempts. Carolina is 28th in total yards per game (281.9) and 25th in rushing yards per game, with 104 per contest. On 3rd down, they rank 27th in the NFL, converting 31.6% of their attempts, but they are 7th in red zone conversion percentage.

In week 8, Bryce Young threw for 224 yards, with 2 touchdowns and 2 interceptions, completing 24 of 37 passes. Chuba Hubbard led the team with 56 rushing yards on 15 carries, while Jalen Coker had 4 receptions for 78 yards and a touchdown. Carolina scored 7 points in the 1st and 4th quarters but were shut out in the 2nd and 3rd quarters in their 28-14 loss to the Broncos.

Panthers Team Defense

In their 28-14 loss to the Broncos, the Panthers' defense allowed 298 passing yards on 30 completions. Denver's passing game was effective, averaging 7.6 yards per attempt and finishing with three passing touchdowns. Carolina struggled to get off the field, as the Broncos converted 64.7% of their third down attempts.

On the ground, the Panthers fared better, giving up just 102 rushing yards on 32 attempts (3.2 yards per attempt). Carolina managed two sacks but lost the tackles for loss battle by a margin of -1.

Saints vs Panthers Betting Odds, Trends & Analysis

In their last three games away from home, the Saints have a straight up record of 0-3 while going 1-2 vs the spread. The team's offense averaged 15 points per game in these contests.
When looking at their past five home matchups, Carolina has an ATS record of 1-4 while averaging 15 per game. The team went 1-4 overall in these games.
The last three games that Carolina was the underdog, they have an ATS mark of 0-3 while going 0-3 straight up.
Looking back on the team's last ten games as the favorite, the Saints have a straight up record of 6-4. Their record vs the spread in these games was 5-5.