New Orleans Saints vs Carolina Panthers Prediction, 9/18/2023 NFL Picks, Best Bets & Odds Week 2

Game: New Orleans Saints vs Carolina Panthers

Date: Monday, September 18, 2023

Location: Bank of America Stadium in Charlotte, NC

TV: ESPN

Odds/Point Spread: Panthers (+1)

Total/Over-Under: 42.5

The Carolina Panthers (0-1) welcome the New Orleans Saints (1-0) at Bank of America Stadium on Monday. New Orleans opens this contest as 1-point favorites. The betting total is set at 42.5.

The New Orleans Saints come into this matchup with a record of 1-0 this season. The last time they stepped on the gridiron, the Saints faced the Titans and walked away with a win by a score of 16-15. Derek Carr went 23/33 with 305 yds through the air and 1 touchdown. He had a quarterback rate of 96.1 and walked away from the game with 1 pick. Chris Olave left with an average of 14.0 yds per catch by earning 112 yards on 8 receptions. Jamaal Williams was the best rusher for the Saints with 18 attempts for 45 yds (2.5 yds per carry). When the final whistle blew, they ran 64 plays which converted into 351 yds. The New Orleans Saints ended up running the ball 27 different times and accumulated 69 yards, which had them averaging 2.6 yds per attempt. On the ground, the Saints conceded 104 yards on 22 attempts, which averages out to 4.7 yards per rush surrendered. New Orleans surrendered 16 pass completions on 34 tries for 181 yds, and a completion percentage of 47.1%.

The Saints have earned 351 total yards this season. New Orleans has accrued 12 first downs, and they have been called for 7 penalties for 45 yards. In terms of scoring touchdowns, New Orleans has compiled 1 touchdown in the air and 0 touchdowns on the ground. They have turned the football over 2 times (1 interception and 1 fumble). As a unit they average 69.0 yards on the ground which is 28th in the league. Concerning putting points on the board, the New Orleans Saints are sitting at 16.0 PPG.

Concerning passing yards, the Saints have surrendered 181 yards which has them sitting in 15th in the league. They are conceding 181.0 yards per contest through the air as well as allowing a completion percentage of 47.1%. Over the course of this year, they are granting 285.0 yards per game putting them 17th in football. They are allowing teams to run for an average of 4.7 yards per run and 104.0 yards on the ground per game this year. In total, they have given up 104 running yards through 1 game. The Saints are ranked 7th in the league concerning their opponents scoring, giving up 15.0 points per game.

Get all of our NFL Picks

The Panthers head into this matchup 0-1 for this season. When they last stepped on the football field, the Panthers walked away with a loss by a score of 24-10 against the Falcons. Bryce Young (1 TD) ended the game with 146 yds on 20/38 through the air while his quarterback rating was 48.8. He tossed 2 interceptions and his Y/A was 3.8 yards. Hayden Hurst was one of the featured targets for the Panthers, hauling in 5 passes for 41 yds (8.2 yards per reception). Miles Sanders carried the ball 18 times for 72 yards, walking away from the game with 4.0 yards per carry for Carolina. The Panthers finished the contest with 281 yards while running 72 plays (3.9 yds per play). Carolina rushed for 4.8 yards per tote, finishing with a total of 154 yds on 32 attempts. Carolina surrendered 26 running attempts for 130 yds (5.0 yds per rush). The Panthers pass defense conceded a completion rate of 83.3%, surrendering 91 yards on 15 out of 18 passing.

The Carolina Panthers maintain an average of 281.0 yards per outing which is good for 17th out of all teams in the NFL. They average 154.0 yards per game on the ground. The Carolina offense has compiled 66 penalty yds on 9 infractions, which is good for 7th in football in terms of hurting your team. During this campaign to this point, the Panthers have compiled 127 yards through the air. Regarding their scoring prowess, the Panthers are sitting 28th in football with 10.0 PPG.

They have allowed the opposition 1 touchdown through the air and 91.0 yards per outing, which has them sitting 3rd in football. Carolina has yielded a total of 130 rushing yards. Their defense has yet to take the ball away. The Panthers defense has been on the field for 48 plays, which has them ranked 2nd in football. The Panthers are giving up 24.0 points per contest, ranking them 23rd in the NFL.

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

Josh's Pick: Take the Saints -1

Get $60 worth of FREE premium member picks. No Obligation. No Salesman. No Credit Card. Fast Sign up with Instant Access Click Here