Carolina Panthers Vs Atlanta Falcons: Las Vegas Line & Pick Against the Spread

The Carolina Panthers take on the Atlanta Falcons in the Georgia Dome to end their dismal season January 2nd. The Carolina Panthers dismal season will come to an end this weekend and not a moment too soon. They have struggled through injuries and quarterback issues all season.

The Atlanta Falcons will need to win this game to solidify their home field advantage for the NFC Playoffs. Their loss to their NFC South rivals the New Orleans Saints on Monday Night Football. The loss made the Falcons look beatable but the game could have went either way.

Carolina Panthers Defense vs Atlanta Falcons Offense

Defensively the Carolina Panthers are have been solid on the edges against the pass. They are allowing 203 yards passing to opposing quarterbacks. The run defense of the Carolina Panthers is a definite issue. They are yielding over 126 yards per game on the ground and when teams make the commitment to run on them the game is as good as over.

Matt Ryan and the Atlanta Falcons offense has been unstoppable this season. They are beating teams with a stud running back in Michael Turner and the Atlanta Falcons passing game is an amazing show to watch when they are on their game. Ryan, Roddy Smith and Michael Turner have the opportunity to be the best three player combination this season but they will have to produce in the NFL Playoffs. The Atlanta Falcons offense has the edge over the Carolina Panthers defense.

Carolina Panthers Offense vs Atlanta Falcons Defense

The Carolina Panthers offense is in shambles this season but the team has shown heart this season. Jimmy Clausen has not impressed but there are signs of future greatness. Clausen is not consistent as a rookie and his decision making skills in check down situations has been shoddy.

The lack of a running game this season due to injuries has hindered the Carolina Panthers development this season but Jonathan Stewart is now back in the line up. With Stewart back in the swing of things the Carolina Panthers offense could make a show of this game.

John Abraham and the Atlanta Falcons defense has run under the radar all season and that is fine with them. They are not dominating by the numbers but they are making an impression on the rest of the NFL. They are holding teams to 226 yards per game through the air which is average in the NFL. The run defense for the Atlanta Falcons has been solid and they are holding opposing rushing attacks to 106 yards per game. The Atlanta Falcons defense has the edge over the Carolina Panthers offense.

Carolina Panthers vs Atlanta Falcons -6.5: Pick Against the Spread & Breakdown

The Las Vegas Hilton Superbook has posted the Atlanta Falcons as a seven and a half point favorite over the Carolina Panthers. The Carolina Panthers are 2-5 against the spread on the road and they failed to cover the large 15 point spread against the Pittsburgh Steelers in their last game. The Atlanta Falcons are 4-3 against the spread in the Georgia Dome and they have played well on their home field all season with the exception of their loss to the New Orleans Saints. Take the Atlanta Falcons -6.5 points over the Carolina Panthers.

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