The Carolina Panthers have back to back wins after their first loss in five games, while the Denver Broncos have won four of their last five games. The Carolina Panthers (10-3) host the Denver Broncos (8-5), Sunday Dec 14, at Bank of America Stadium for some bone crunching NFL Week 15 action. NFL oddsmakers at SBGglobal.com have the Panthers as -7 ½ point home favs over the Broncos with the over/under set at 48 points. Get your Carolina Panthers vs Denver Broncos NFL Week 15 Picks in now at SBGglobal.com
The Panthers beat the Buccaneers 38-23 at home in Week 14. QB Jake Delhomme made just 14 of 20 passes for 173 yards with one touchdown pass and two interceptions; he has 13 touchdown passes for 2,596 yards and 11 interceptions in 13 starts. Their top rusher on the day was RB DeAngelo Williams with 19 carries for 186 yards with two touchdowns, while RB Johnathan Stewart added two touchdowns. Their top receiver on the day was WR Steve Smith with nine catches for 117 yards with one touchdown. The Panthers are averaging 24.8 ppg and they give up an average 19.5 ppg. At home they are 7-0 SU where they average 29.1 ppg and they give up an average 14.4 ppg. Their overall offense is ranked 13th in the league averaging 336 yards a game, while their 23rd ranked passing game is good for 190 yards per-game. Their running game sits ranked 3rd best in the league averaging 145 yards a game. RB DeAngelo Williams leads the Panthers with 15 touchdowns. Their overall defense is ranked 15th best in the league allowing 318 yards allowed, while their 14th ranked pass defense allows 208 yards a game, they are average against the rush with a 17th ranked rush defense that gives up an average 110 yards per-game. The Panthers are 7-5-1 ATS and 6-7 over/under.
The Broncos beat the Chiefs 24-17 at home in Week 14. QB Jay Cutler made 32 of 40 passes for 286 yards with two touchdown passes and one interception; he has 23 touchdown passes for 3,678 yards with 14 interceptions in 13 starts. Their top rusher on the day was FB Peyton Hillis with eight carries for 58 yards with one touchdown. Their top receiver on the day was WR Brandon Marshall with 11 catches for 91 yards, with two touchdowns. The Broncos are averaging are averaging 24.3 ppg and they give up an average 25.8 ppg. On the road they are 4-2 SU where they average 26.5 ppg and they give up an average 25.8 ppg. Their overall offense is ranked second best in the league averaging 393 yards a game, thanks to their third ranked passing game that’s good for 280 yards per-game. Their running game sits idly ranked 16th in the league averaging 112 yards a game. FB Peyton Hillis leads the Broncos with six touchdowns. Their overall defense is ranked 28th in the league allowing 371 yards per-game, no thanks to their 26th ranked rush defense that allows 139 yards a game, they are just as bad against the pass with a 26th ranked pass defense that gives up an average 232 yards per-game. The Broncos are 4-8-1 ATS and 6-6 over/under.
Recent Trends to Consider:
- Panthers are 5-0 ATS in their last 5 games after allowing more than 250 yards passing in their previous game.
- Panthers are 4-0 ATS in their last 4 games in December.
- Panthers are 4-1 ATS in their last 5 games when playing on Sunday following a Monday night game.
- Panthers are 7-2-1 ATS in their last 10 games as a favorite.
- Panthers are 7-2-1 ATS in their last 10 home games.
- Broncos are 2-6 ATS in their last 8 road games vs. a team with a winning home record.
- Broncos are 2-6 ATS in their last 8 games in December.
- Broncos are 2-7 ATS in their last 9 games on grass.
Carolina Panthers vs Denver Broncos NFL Week 15 Picks
When: Sun, Dec 14, 2008 4:15 PM ET
Line: SBGglobal.com
Pick: Panthers -7 ½
Point-Spreads.com Carolina Panthers vs Denver Broncos NFL Week 15 Picks- Panthers -7 ½
The Bottom Line: You never know which Broncos team will show up, the offensive Broncos or the horribly bad defensive Broncos. Go Panthers! Get your Carolina Panthers vs Denver Broncos NFL Week 15 Picks in now at SBGglobal.com and receive a 10% sign-up bonus on your initial deposit!
