NFL Odds: Panthers vs Patriots

Courtesy of OddsShark.com. The Carolina Panthers and the New England Patriots will both be gunning for a victory on Sunday when they meet at Gillette Stadium. Oddsmakers currently have the Patriots listed as 13-point favorites versus the Panthers, while the game's total is sitting at 43½. The Panthers defeated Tampa Bay 16-6 as a 3.5-point favorite in Week 13. The combined score fell UNDER the posted over/under total (40). Jonathan Stewart rushed for 124 yards and a touchdown on 25 carries for Carolina, while Matt Moore passed for 161 yards with an interception in the win. The Patriots lost to Miami 22-21 as a 5-point favorite in Week 13. The combined score fell UNDER the posted over/under total (46.5). Tom Brady passed for 352 yards with two touchdowns and two interceptions for New England, while Wes Welker had 10 catches for 167 yards. Current streak: New England has lost 2 straight games. Team records: Carolina: 5-7 SU, 5-7 ATS New England: 7-5 SU, 6-6 ATS Carolina most recently: When playing in December are 7-3 When playing on turf are 3-7 After being outgained are 8-2 When playing outside the division are 3-7 New England most recently: When playing in December are 9-1 When playing on turf are 7-3 After outgaining opponent are 7-3 When playing outside the division are 7-3 A few trends to consider: The total has gone UNDER in 4 of Carolina's last 5 games The total has gone OVER in 7 of Carolina's last 10 games on the road Carolina is 4-2 ATS in its last 6 games Carolina is 2-4 SU in its last 6 games on the road New England is 5-0 SU in its last 5 games at home New England is 4-1 ATS in its last 5 games at home New England is 11-5 SU in its last 16 games The total has gone OVER in 6 of New England's last 9 games at home Next up: Carolina home to Minnesota, Sunday, December 20 New England at Buffalo, Sunday, December 20