Carolina Panthers vs. Atlanta Falcons Picks and Odds |
Written by Matt Stevens | |||
Sunday, 16 October 2011 05:13 | |||
The Falcons listed as 5½-point favorites versus the Panthers, and the game's total is sitting at 51. For all intents and purposes, it appeared the Falcons went into the famous ‘Dean Smith 4-Corners Stall’ after securing a 14-0 lead against the Packers Sunday night. Inexplicably, they went from attack mode to prevent offense and, as a result, now trail the Saints by two full games in the NFC South. To their credit, they’ve bounced back to cash checks all three times they’ve been at home in games off a home loss under Mike Smith. And the Dirty Bast**ds, err Birds, are 8-0 ATS when playing off a double-digit defeat points look to be the play as Houston’s upset loss to the inspired sweat suits last week at home was a bit of a mirage as the Texans outgained the mRaiders by nearly 200 yards. The Ravens’ well-prepared 8-1 ATS log with rest has us on alert but Houie’s determined 8-0 ATS mark as dogs of 4 or more points off a SU loss says this one comes down to the wire. The Ravens may not fall to 2-7 SU at home against the AFC South but we do think the ATS scorecard hits 1-8. Baltimore… by a beak. Free Pick: Falcons over Panthers by 1 Carolina Panthers vs. Atlanta Falcons betting trends: The total has gone OVER in 4 of Carolina's last 5 games
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