The Green Bay Packers have lost three of their last four games, while the Carolina Panthers lost last week after riding a four game win streak. The Green Bay Packers (5-6) host the Carolina Panthers (8-3), Sunday Nov 30, at Lambeau Field for some cold NFL Week 13 action. NFL oddsmakers at Sportsbook.com have the Packers as -3 point home favs over the Panthers with the over/under set at 45 points. Get your Green Bay Packers vs Carolina Panthers NFL Week 13 Picks in now at Sportsbook.com
The Packers lost badly to the Saints 29-51 on the road in Week 12. QB Aaron Rogers made 23 of 41 passes for 248 yards with two touchdown passes with three interceptions; he has 17 touchdown passes for 2,599 yards with nine interceptions in 11 starts. Their top rusher on the day was RB Ryan Grant with 18 carries for 67 yards, while RB John Kuhn ran in a touchdown. Their top receiver on the day was WR Greg Jennings with eight catches for 101 yards with one touchdown. The Packers are averaging 27.5 ppg and they give up an average 23.6 ppg. At home they are 3-2 SU where they average 27 ppg and they give up an average 18 ppg. Their overall offense is ranked 15th in the league averaging 331 yards a game, no thanks to their 20th ranked running game that’s good for 108 yards per-game. Their passing game sits averagely ranked 12th in the league averaging 223 yards a game. WR Greg Jennings leads the Packers with six touchdowns. Their overall defense is ranked 17th in the league allowing 332 yards per-game, thanks to their 6th ranked pass defense that allows 189 yards a game, they are bad against the rush with a 26th ranked rush defense that gives up an average 142 yards per-game. The Packers are 7-4 ATS and 7-3 over/under.
The Panthers lost to the Falcons 28-45 on the road in Week 12. QB Jake Delhomme made just 21 of 35 passes for 295 yards with one touchdown; he has 12 touchdown passes for 2,246 yards and nine interceptions in 11 starts. Their top rusher on the day was RB DeAngelo Williams with 19 carries for 101 yards with one touchdown. Their top receiver on the day was WR Steve Smith with eight catches for 168 yards while WR Muhsin Muhammad had one touchdown. The Panthers are averaging 22.7 ppg and they give up an average 18.2 ppg. On the road they are 2-3 SU where they average 16.8 ppg and they give up an average 24.4 ppg. Their overall offense is ranked 17th in the league averaging 328 yards a game, while their 23rd ranked passing game is good for 194 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 nine touchdowns. Their overall defense is ranked 11th best in the league allowing 302 yards allowed, while their 9th ranked pass defense allows 192 yards a game, they are average against the rush with a 17th ranked rush defense that gives up an average 109 yards per-game. The Panthers are 5-5-1 ATS and 4-7 over/under.
Recent Trends to Consider:
- Underdog is 6-2-1 ATS in their last 9 meetings.
- Panthers are 1-4 ATS in their last 5 meetings.
- Road team is 4-1 ATS in their last 5 meetings.
- Packers are 8-2-1 ATS in their last 11 games following a S.U. loss.
- Packers are 8-2-2 ATS in their last 12 games following a ATS loss.
- Panthers are 6-0 ATS in their last 6 games following a S.U. loss.
- Panthers are 5-1 ATS in their last 6 games following a ATS loss.
- Over is 8-2 in Packers last 10 home games.
Green Bay Packers vs Carolina Panthers NFL Week 13 Picks
When: Sun, Nov 30, 2008 1:00 PM ET
Line: Sportsbook.com
Pick: Panthers +3
Point-Spreads.com Green Bay Packers vs Carolina Panthers NFL Week 13 Picks- Panthers +3
The Bottom Line: I know the Packers are usually money at home, but the Panthers have a great defense and Aaron Rogers is throwing up too many interceptions. Go Panthers! Get your Green Bay Packers vs Carolina Panthers NFL Week 13 Picks in now at Sportsbook.com and receive a 10% sign-up bonus on your initial deposit!
