RV: NFC Wild card
(NFL) Carolina vs. New Orleans,
Point Spread: -6.50 | -112.00 New Orleans (Home)
Result: Loss
The NFC Wild card system side is on the Saints. Game 108 at 4:30 eastern. The Saints have won both games vs Carolina by double digits this year and they fit a 100% system that actually plays against road dogs like Carolina that scored 14 or less on the road last week. These teams since 1989 are 0-8 straight up and ats and lose by an average 29-8 score. Conversely home favorites in week 18 that lost on the road last week and scored 21 or more are 5-1 ats since 1989. The Saints are 6-1 ats off a conference loss and Carolina is 1-6 ats in Domes. The Saints have a powerful offense with Kamara who has been impressive in all facets they have used him. Cam Newton may have more of a shoulder injury than the Panthers are letting on coming into this one. The Saints fit a Sagarin rating angle we use. The Saints will have a loud crowd and with wild card winning teams 37-2-1 ats. We will stay at home with the Saints.