On Sunday, the New Orleans Saints and Carolina Panthers will face off in a matchup between NFC South rivals. Both of these teams have been in a tailspin this year, though the Saints will be hoping for a similar result to their first matchup against the Panthers this season. The Saints are 6.5-point favorites going into this game, while the total stands at 45 points. In this week’s NFL betting picks, we break down Saints vs Panthers in a game where one struggling team has to win.
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Can Saints Finally End Losing Streak?
In this matchup between struggling NFC South teams, the New Orleans Saints have been struggling the most. New Orleans has lost six games in a row, the longest active losing streak in the NFL going into Week 9, thanks in large part to the lack of Derek Carr in their huddle. But we could see Carr back on the field for this game, as Carr has been throwing leading up to this matchup with Carolina. If Carr is back, the Saints offense could look completely different than it has.
Panthers Also Struggling Mightily
Unfortunately for the Carolina Panthers, they do not have a quarterback who could return and make their offense better anytime soon. Both Andy Dalton and Bryce Young have struggled under center for this team, which has led to five straight losses and a 1-7 record. Here, the question will be whether anyone can provide a spark on offense for the Panthers, or if they are destined to keep losing football games.
Saints vs Panthers Best Bet
Bettors may want to wait to find out whether or not Derek Carr is going to play before betting on Saints vs Panthers in Week 9. Whether or not Carr is on the field, we don’t expect much from the Carolina offense. As a result, we will take the under, as the Panthers have gone under the total in seven of their first eight games of the 2024 season.