Panthers-Saints Preview

The division rival Carolina Panthers and New Orleans Saints are set to renew hostilities on Sunday when they meet at Louisiana Superdome. Oddsmakers currently have the Panthers listed as 2-point favorites versus the Saints, while the game's total is sitting at 51½. The Panthers lost to the Giants 34-28 in overtime as a 4-point underdog on Sunday. The combined score went OVER the posted over/under total (38). DeAngelo Williams rushed for 108 yards and four touchdowns for the Giants and Jake Delhomme passed for 185 yards with no touchdowns and no interceptions. The Saints defeated Detroit 42-7 as a 7-point favorite last week. The combined score fell UNDER the posted over/under total (50.5). Drew Brees passed for 351 yards with a pair of touchdowns for New Orleans, while Marques Colston caught nine passes for 99 yards with two touchdowns in the win. Team records: Carolina: 11-4 SU, 8-6-1 ATS New Orleans: 8-7 SU, 10-4-1 ATS Carolina most recently: When playing in December are 7-3 When playing on turf are 6-4 After being outgained are 9-1 When playing within the division are 5-5 New Orleans most recently: When playing in December are 5-5 When playing on turf are 7-3 After outgaining opponent are 7-3 When playing within the division are 5-5 A few trends to consider: Carolina is 5-0 ATS in its last 5 games when playing on the road against New Orleans Carolina is 5-0 SU in its last 5 games when playing on the road against New Orleans The total has gone UNDER in 7 of Carolina's last 8 games when playing New Orleans The total has gone OVER in 5 of Carolina's last 6 games The total has gone UNDER in 7 of New Orleans's last 8 games when playing Carolina New Orleans is 6-1 SU in its last 7 games at home New Orleans is 6-1 ATS in its last 7 games at home New Orleans is 5-0-1 ATS in its last 6 games