The Carolina Panthers are winners of four in a row, while the Atlanta Falcons lost in Week 11 and are losers of two of their last four games. The Atlanta Falcons (6-4) play host to the Carolina Panthers (8-2), Sunday Nov 23, at the Georgia Dome for some hard hitting NFL Week 12 action. NFL oddsmakers at BetUS.com have the Falcons as -1 point home favs over the Panthers with the over/under listed at 42 points. Get your Carolina Panthers vs Atlanta Falcons NFL Week 12 Predictions in now at BetUS.com
The Falcons lost to the Broncos 20-24 at home in Week 11. QB Matt Ryan made 20 of 33 passes for 250 yards with no touchdown passes and one interception; he has 11 touchdown passes for 2,159 yards with six interceptions in 10 starts. Their top rusher on the day was RB Michael Turner with 25 carries for 81 yards with two touchdowns. Their top receiver on the day was WR Roddy White with five catches for 102 yards. The Falcons are averaging 23.1 ppg and they give up an average 19.8 ppg. At home they are 4-1 SU where they average 29.6 ppg and they give up an average 19.8 ppg. Their overall offense is ranked 7th best in the league averaging 360 yards a game, thanks to their 14th ranked passing game that’s good for 207 yards per-game. Their running game sits the second best in the league averaging 153 yards a game. RB Michael Turner leads the Falcons with nine touchdowns. Their overall defense is ranked 23rd in the league allowing 344 yards per-game, no thanks to their 22nd ranked rush defense that allows 118 yards a game, they are just as bad against the pass with a 22nd ranked pass defense that gives up an average 226 yards per-game. The Falcons are 6-4 ATS and 4-6 over/under.
The Panthers beat the Lions 31-22 at home in Week 11. QB Jake Delhomme made just 10 of 19 passes for 98 yards with one touchdown pass; he has 11 touchdown passes for 1,951 yards and nine interceptions in 10 starts. Their top rusher on the day was RB Jonathan Stewart with 15 carries for 130 yards with one touchdown; RB DeAngelo Williams drove in two touchdowns. Their top receiver on the day was WR Steve Smith with six catches for 59 yards while TE Jeff King had one touchdown. The Panthers are averaging 22.2 ppg and they give up an average 15.5 ppg. On the road they are 2-2 SU where they average 14 ppg and they give up an average 19.2 ppg. Their overall offense is ranked 18th in the league averaging 320 yards a game, while their 24th ranked passing game is good for 186 yards per-game. Their running game sits ranked 6th best in the league averaging 133 yards a game. RB DeAngelo Williams leads the Panthers with eight touchdowns. Their overall defense is ranked 8th best in the league allowing 293 yards allowed, while their 5th 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 107 yards per-game. The Panthers are 5-4-1 ATS and 3-7 over/under.
Recent Trends to Consider:
- Under is 4-1 in the last 5 meetings.
- Panthers are 5-2 ATS in their last 7 meetings.
- Panthers are 3-7-2 ATS in their last 12 meetings in Atlanta.
- Road team is 5-1 ATS in their last 6 meetings.
- Panthers are 5-0 ATS in their last 5 games following a ATS loss.
- Panthers are 4-1 ATS in their last 5 games on field turf.
Carolina Panthers vs Atlanta Falcons NFL Week 12 Predictions
When: Sun, Nov 23, 2008 1:00 PM ET
Line: BetUS.com
Pick: Panthers +1
Point-Spreads.com Carolina Panthers vs Atlanta Falcons NFL Week 12 Predictions – Panthers +1
The Bottom Line: The Falcons rush defense better be ready for the strong running game of the Panthers. Go Panthers! Get your Carolina Panthers vs Atlanta Falcons NFL Week 12 Predictions in now at BetUS.com and receive a 10% sign-up bonus on your initial deposit!
