The Detroit Lions are still winless and it’s not looking good for them in the future, while the Carolina Panthers are on a three game hot streak winning five of their last six games. The Carolina Panthers (7-2) host the Detroit Lions (0-9), Sunday Nov 16, at Bank of America Stadium for some NFL Week 11 action. NFL oddsmakers at Sportsbook.com have the Panthers as -14 point home favs over the Lions with the over/under listed at 40 points. Get your Carolina Panthers vs Detroit Lions NFL Week 11 Picks in now at Sportsbook.com
The Panthers beat the Raiders 17-6 on the road in Week 10. QB Jake Delhomme made just seven of 27 passes for 72 yards with one touchdown pass and four interceptions; he has 10 touchdown passes for 1,853 yards and nine interceptions in nine starts. Their top rusher on the day was RB DeAngelo Williams with 19 carries for 140 yards with one touchdown. Their top receiver on the day was WR Muhsin Muhammad with three catches for 38 yards with one touchdown. The Panthers are averaging 21.2 ppg and they give up an average 14.8 ppg. At home they are 5-0 SU where they average 27 ppg and they give up an average 11.2 ppg. Their overall offense is ranked 20th in the league averaging 315 yards a game, while their 22nd ranked passing game is good for 196 yards per-game. Their running game sits ranked 10th in the league averaging 119 yards a game. RB DeAngelo Williams leads the Panthers with six touchdowns. Their overall defense is ranked 8th best in the league averaging 290 yards allowed, while their 4th ranked pass defense allows 185 yards a game, they are average against the rush with a 17th ranked rush defense that gives up an average 105 yards per-game. The Panthers are 5-3-1 ATS and 2-7 over/under.
The Lions lost to the Jaguars 14-38 at home in Week 10. QB Daunte Culpepper made five of 10 passes for 104 yards with one interception; backup QB Drew Stanton made six of eight passes for 94 yards with a touchdown pass. Their top rusher on the day was RB Kevin Smith with 23 carries for 96 yards with a touchdown. Their top receiver on the day was WR Calvin Johnson with two catches for 92 yards, while TE John Owens helped out with a touchdown. The Lions are averaging 16.8 ppg and they give up an average 30.8 ppg. On the road they are 0-5 SU where they average 17.6 ppg and they give up an average 26.4 ppg. Their overall offense is ranked 28th in the league averaging 271 yards a game, no thanks to their 31st ranked running game that’s good for 74 yards per-game. Their passing game sits poorly ranked 21st in the league averaging 197 yards a game. WR Calvin Johnson leads the Lions with six touchdowns. Their overall defense is ranked second worst in the league allowing 406 yards per-game, no thanks to their 31st ranked rush defense that allows 161 yards a game, they are just as bad against the pass with a 29th ranked pass defense that gives up an average 244 yards per-game. The Lions are 3-6 ATS and 5-3 over/under.
Recent Trends to Consider:
- Panthers are 6-1-1 ATS in their last 8 home games.
- Panthers are 8-2-1 ATS in their last 11 games on grass.
- Panthers are 4-1 ATS in their last 5 home games vs. a team with a losing road record.
- Panthers are 8-3-1 ATS in their last 12 games overall.
- Lions are 1-4 ATS vs. a team with a winning record.
- Lions are 1-4 ATS in their last 5 road games vs. a team with a winning home record.
- Lions are 1-5 ATS in their last 6 games after allowing more than 30 points in their previous game.
- Lions are 0-5 ATS in their last 5 games after allowing more than 150 yards rushing in their previous game.
- Lions are 0-4 ATS in their last 4 games after allowing more than 350 total yards in their previous game.
Carolina Panthers vs Detroit Lions NFL Week 11 Picks
When: Sun, Nov 16, 2008 1:00 PM ET
Line: Sportsbook.com
Pick: Panthers -14
Point-Spreads.com Carolina Panthers vs Detroit Lions NFL Week 11 Picks- Panthers -14
The Bottom Line: It’s going to be an ugly game with the Panthers coming out on top. QB Delhomme is going to have a bigger game in the air. Go Panthers! Get your Carolina Panthers vs Detroit Lions NFL Week 11 Picks in now at Sportsbook.com and receive a 10% sign-up bonus on your initial deposit!
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