| Carolina Panthers vs New Orleans Saints NFL Week 9 Predictions |
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Wednesday, 04 November 2009
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The unbeaten New Orleans Saints host the Carolina Panthers, Sunday Nov 8, as the Saints look to exact revenge on the Panthers. Carolina has won six of the past seven meetings, and won their last meeting in the Big Easy. NFL oddsmakers at Sportsbetting.com have the Saints as -13.5 point home favs over the Panthers with the over/under set at 52 points . Be sure to get your Carolina Panthers vs New Orleans Saints NFL Week 9 Predictions in now at Sportsbetting.com  The Panthers (3-4) won in Arizona 34-21 in Week 8 and now sit third in the NFC South. QB Jake Delhomme made 7 of 14 passes for 90 yards with a TD pass; overall he’s thrown for 1,262 yards with five TD passes and a high 13 interceptions for a 59.3 passer rating. He is listed as questionable for Sunday due to chest injury. RB DeAngelo Williams had 23 carries for 158 yards, while RB Jonathan Stewart had 17 carries for 87 yards with two TD’s. WR Steve Smith made three catches for 56 yards with a TD. The Panthers pulled down five interceptions and had two sacks on the day. The Panthers fifth best running game is firing on all cylinders and will likely go up against the Saints 11th ranked rush defense, that will be without second-year DT Sedrick Ellis. This leaves the door wide open for DeAngelo Williams and Jonathan Stewart. They’ll get a chance to use their 25th ranked passing game against the Saints 17th ranked pass rush. Saints FS Darren Sharper has a high seven interceptions this season, so watch out! As for defense the Panthers are seventh overall with the league’s best pass rush and struggle with a 24th ranked rush defense. RDE Julius Peppers has been on a mission and is playing like one of the league's best , if not its best, defender. He has six sacks, two forced fumbles and an interception return for a touchdown over that span and has been unblockable at times. He must continue his torrid streak if the Panthers hope to slow down Drew Brees and Co. QB Jake Delhomme, who started his career in New Orleans, is 8-2 against the Saints and when DeAngelo Williams rushes for 110 yards or more, the Panthers are 10-0 SU. The Panthers average 18.3ppg and give up 23.7ppg, while they are 2-2 SU on the road where they average 22.2ppg and allow 22.8ppg. They are 2-5 ATS and 4-3 over/under.The Saints (7-0) beat Atlanta 35-27 at home in Week 8 and still sit atop the NFC South. QB Drew Brees made 25 of 33 passes for 308 yards with two TD passes and one interception; overall he’s thrown for 2,006 yards with 16 TD passes and six interceptions for a 107.6 passer rating. RB Pierre Thomas had 14 carries for 91 yards with a TD, while RB Reggie Bush pounded in a TD run. WR Marques Colston made six catches for 85 yards with a TD, while RB Pierre Thomas had a catch for a TD. QB Drew Brees used every one of his receivers and then some. The Saints pulled down three interceptions and had three sacks on the day, but fumbled three times. TE Jeremy Shockey appears to be fully immersed into the offensive system. He is making outstanding catches all over the field and has given Brees the threat between the hash marks that helps open up the deep ball and the screen passes out of the backfield that the team relies upon so heavily. The Saints high powered offense is ranked best in the league with a sixth ranked passing game and third ranked running game that will truly be tested by the Panthers. RB Reggie Bush has a touchdown in three consecutive games. The Saints average 39ppg and give up 22ppg, while they are 4-0 SU at home where they average 38ppg and allow 22.8ppg. They are 6-1 ATS and 5-2 over/under. Recent Trends to Consider:
Carolina Panthers vs New Orleans Saints When: Sun, Nov 8, 2009 4:05 PM ET Line: Sportsbetting.com Pick: Panthers +13.5 Point-Spreads.com Carolina Panthers vs New Orleans Saints NFL Week 9 Predictions The Bottom Line: The Panthers have the defense to slow down the Saints. Be sure to get your Carolina Panthers vs New Orleans Saints NFL Week 9 Predictions in now at Sportsbetting.com and Cash in with sign-up bonuses, weekly reload bonuses and free payouts at SPORTSBETTING.com, where betting is safe, secure and easy.                        |
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