2012 NFL Week 1 Preseason Texans vs. Panthers Picks & Predictions
By ATSSportsline.com
CHARLOTTE, NC (ATS Consultants) - This is the first game for both teams in the preseason. The Houston Texans meet Carolina from Bank of America Stadium at 7:00PM ET. These two teams faced each other in the regular season in 2011, and the Panthers shocked the Texans, 28-13 getting 6.
Odds: The oddsmakers have installed the Panthers as a 3-point favorite. The total is 35.5 in most books.
Line Movement: Carolina opened as a 2-point favorite and moved up to 3 at most books. The total started at 35.5 and remained there in most books.
Public Betting: Of the wagers currently placed on tonight’s game, 56% of the NFL betting public favors the Texans. This information is subject to change, however, so make sure you click the link provided to get updated public betting numbers.
NFL FREE PICK: Take the under. Recent NFL trends include: Carolina is 2-8 Under last 10 games and 14-31 ATS vs. non-conference opponents. Houston is 12-3 Over away vs. non-conference opponents. Carolina is coming off a 6-10 season but they have hope because Cam Newton is coming off a great rookie season. Houston is one of the top teams in the AFC, but they need a healthy Matt Schaub and Andre Johnson to get to the next level. Johnson will not play in this game due to a groin injury and Schaub should play 1-2 series at the most. After Schaub, they have T.J. Yates, who is still a work-in-progress. Derek Anderson and Jimmy Clausen are the marginal backups for Carolina. Expect very little scoring after the first quarter.
2012 NFL WEEK 1 PRESEASON FREE PICK: PANTHERS/TEXANS UNDER 35.5
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