New Orleans Saints vs Carolina Panthers Prediction, 9/25/2022 NFL Picks, Best Bets & Odds Week 3

Game: New Orleans Saints vs Carolina Panthers

Date: Sunday, September 25, 2022

Location: Bank of America Stadium in Charlotte, NC

TV: FOX

Odds/Point Spread: Panthers (+3)

Total/Over-Under: 42.5

The New Orleans Saints (1-1) are traveling to Bank of America Stadium on Sunday where they will meet the Carolina Panthers (0-2). Carolina opens as 3-point dogs. The total has been set at 42.5.

The New Orleans Saints come into this game with a record of 1-1 for this season. The last time they stepped on the gridiron, the Saints took the field against the Buccaneers and went home with a loss by a final score of 20-10. Mark Ingram was the rushing leader for the Saints with 10 carries for 60 yds (6.0 yds per attempt). Michael Thomas left with an average of 10.8 yds per reception by recording 65 yards on 6 receptions. Jameis Winston finished 25/40 with 236 yards through the air and 1 touchdown. He had a QB rate of 55.8 and ended the game with 3 picks. Against the run, the Saints conceded 72 yards on 30 attempts, which is 2.4 yards per run allowed. New Orleans relinquished 18 completions on 34 attempts for a total of 188 yards, and a completion rate of 52.9%. In all, they ran 66 plays which converted into 308 yds. The New Orleans Saints ran the football 20 times and amassed 102 yds, which came out to an average of 5.1 yards per attempt.

When talking about scoring points, the New Orleans Saints hold an average of 18.5 points per game. As a unit they are averaging 126.5 yards via the ground game giving them a rank of 9th in the league. The Saints have earned 693 total yards for the year. New Orleans has accrued 21 1st downs as a team, and they have committed 17 infractions for 159 yds. They have surrendered the ball 6 different times (3 interceptions and 3 fumbles). When it comes to getting the ball in the endzone, New Orleans has amassed 3 touchdowns via the pass and 1 touchdown on the ground.

The Saints rank 21st in the National Football League regarding the opposition scoring, allowing 23.0 points per game. They are allowing teams to run for an average of 4.0 yards per tote and 136.5 rushing yards per contest over the course of this season. Overall, they have given up 273 yards via the ground game in 2 games. When talking about passing yards, the Saints have surrendered 403 yards which has them ranked 11th in the league. They have conceded 201.5 yards per game via the pass as well as allowing a completion percentage of 56.7%. During this campaign, they have relinquished 338.0 yards per outing ranking them 17th in football. They have relinquished 1 touchdown via the pass and 2 touchdowns via the ground game.

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The Panthers step onto the field holding a record of 0-2 for this season. The last time they stepped on the football field, the Panthers took a loss by a score of 19-16 when they played the Giants. Christian McCaffrey ran the football 15 times for 102 yds, finishing the game with 6.8 yds per carry for Carolina. Christian McCaffrey had the best day in terms of receiving for the Panthers, hauling in 4 passes for 26 yards (6.5 yds per catch). Baker Mayfield (1 TD) finished the contest with 145 yards on 14/29 passing while his quarterback rate was 74.6. He didn't toss any interceptions and his average yards per pass attempt was 5.0 yards. Carolina relinquished 33 running attempts for 103 yards (3.1 yards per rush). The Panthers secondary gave up a completion percentage of 64.7%, relinquishing 162 yards on 22 for 34 through the air. The Panthers finished with 275 yds on 54 plays (5.1 yds per play). Carolina ran the ball for 6.3 yds per carry, totaling 146 yards on 23 carries.

The Carolina Panthers average 268.0 yards per contest which ranks them 28th in the league. They are averaging 100.0 run yards per game and have run for 200 yards overall. The Carolina offense has racked up 134 penalty yds on 13 violations, which has them ranked 16th in football in terms of hurting your team. They have tossed 1 interception while conceding 2 fumbles and they have been able to tally 14 first downs. For the season thus far, the Panthers have thrown for a total of 336 yards via the pass not to mention holding an average of 168.0 passing yards per contest, ranking them 30th in football. Regarding how much they score, the Panthers are 16th in the league averaging 20.0 PPG.

They have allowed the opposition 2 touchdowns through the air in addition to 150.0 yards/game, which has them sitting 3rd in the league. Carolina has yielded a total of 320 yards via the ground game (160.0 yards per outing) and 1 touchdown via the rush for the season. Their defense has compiled 0 turnovers (0 fumbles and 0 interceptions) on the campaign. The Panthers defense has taken part in 144 plays, which is 28th in football. In total, they have surrendered 45 total points. The Panthers are conceding 22.5 points per contest, which puts them in 20th in football.

Who will win tonight's Saints/Panthers NFL game against the spread?

Guy's Pick: Take the Panthers +3

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