Betting news, trends, odds and predictions from various handicappers and websites for Thursday 11/8/18
Carolina Panthers vs Pittsburgh Steelers Preview
Scheduled Heinz Field Pittsburgh
After beginning their winning streak versus one Keystone State representative, the Carolina Panthers bid for their fourth straight victory against another on Thursday when they invade Heinz Field to face the Pittsburgh Steelers. Cam Newton led three fourth-quarter touchdown drives to upend defending Super Bowl champion Philadelphia on Oct. 21 before tossing two more scoring strikes in wins over Baltimore and Tampa Bay.
"Listen, we may not necessarily be the best team in the league, but we're damn sure going to be the best team when we play. That's all that matters," Newton said. The 2015 NFL Most Valuable Player has thrown at least two touchdown passes in seven consecutive games, and he'd set a franchise record should he repeat the feat versus Pittsburgh. Steelers running back James Conner also can scribble his name among the franchise's elite should he rush for 100-plus yards in his fifth consecutive game -- joining Pro Football Hall of Famers Franco Harris and Jerome Bettis. The 23-year-old Conner has amassed a staggering 689 yards on 108 touches (88 carries, 20 receptions) over his last four games, including 163 yards (107 rushing, 56 receiving) in Pittsburgh's 23-16 win over arch-rival Baltimore on Sunday.
TV: 8:20 p.m. ET, FOX, NFL Network. LINE: Steelers -4. O/U: 51.5
ABOUT THE PANTHERS (6-2): The elusive Christian McCaffrey can give Conner a run for his money after totaling 157 scrimmage yards (79 rushing, 78 receiving) in Sunday's 42-28 win over Tampa Bay. "He is an athletic, dynamic football player who just makes plays for us," coach Ron Rivera said of the 22-year-old McCaffrey, who also found the end zone twice for the second week in a row after scoring one touchdown in his previous six games. Tight end Greg Olsen made a twisting one handed catch versus the Buccaneers to reel in a scoring strike for the third straight outing. Star linebacker Luke Kuechly leads the team with 64 tackles in 2018 and had a club-best 14 in the last meeting with Pittsburgh, albeit in a 37-19 setback in September 2014.
ABOUT THE STEELERS (5-2-1): Ben Roethlisberger says he's not a fan of Thursday games, and he let his listeners know why on his weekly radio show this week. "I'm sure the fans like (Thursday night games); they like seeing football as often as they can," the 36-year-old Roethlisberger said. "Players? (Sighs) It's like, 'Oh here we go, short week, especially after a Baltimore game where you're physically beat up.'" Roethlisberger has thrown seven touchdowns without an interception in his last two Thursday contests while Antonio Brown has reeled in three scoring strikes in each of his last two such tilts. The 30-year-old Brown has flourished during games on other days as well, collecting eight touchdowns in his last six games overall as well as finding the end zone on two occasions to go along with 10 catches in his last encounter with Carolina.
EXTRA POINTS
1. Pittsburgh WR JuJu Smith-Schuster leads the team in receptions (53), receiving yards (672) and 20-plus-yard catches (nine).
2. Rivera said he is optimistic that C Ryan Kalil (ankle) will play versus the Steelers despite failing to practice on Tuesday.
3. Pittsburgh lost its first-ever encounter with Carolina before winning the last five in the series.
PREDICTION: Panthers 28, Steelers 24
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Week 10
Thursday. November 8
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CAROLINA (6 - 2) at PITTSBURGH (5 - 2 - 1) - 11/8/2018, 8:20 PM
Top Trends for this game.
PITTSBURGH is 107-78 ATS (+21.2 Units) as a favorite of 3.5 to 9.5 points since 1992.
CAROLINA is 116-85 ATS (+22.5 Units) as an underdog since 1992.
CAROLINA is 167-132 ATS (+21.8 Units) when playing with 6 or less days rest since 1992.
CAROLINA is 161-125 ATS (+23.5 Units) in games played on a grass field since 1992.
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Trend Report
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Thursday, November 8
Carolina Panthers
Carolina is 4-2 ATS in its last 6 games
Carolina is 5-1 SU in its last 6 games
The total has gone OVER in 5 of Carolina's last 7 games
Carolina is 2-4 ATS in its last 6 games on the road
Carolina is 1-5 SU in its last 6 games on the road
Carolina is 0-5 ATS in its last 5 games when playing Pittsburgh
Carolina is 0-5 SU in its last 5 games when playing Pittsburgh
The total has gone OVER in 4 of Carolina's last 5 games when playing Pittsburgh
Pittsburgh Steelers
Pittsburgh is 5-1 ATS in its last 6 games
Pittsburgh is 5-1 SU in its last 6 games
The total has gone OVER in 7 of Pittsburgh's last 10 games
Pittsburgh is 2-7 ATS in its last 9 games at home
The total has gone OVER in 5 of Pittsburgh's last 6 games at home
Pittsburgh is 5-0 ATS in its last 5 games when playing Carolina
Pittsburgh is 5-0 SU in its last 5 games when playing Carolina
The total has gone OVER in 4 of Pittsburgh's last 5 games when playing Carolina
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Thursday
Panthers (6-2) @ Steelers (5-2-1)— Carolina won/covered its last three games; they’ve got 13 TD’s on their last 24 drives. In their wins, Panthers are +11 in TO’s, -3 in losses- they’re 1-2 on road, rallying back from down 17-0 in only win; since ’15, they’re 10-4 in last 14 games as road underdogs. Steelers won/covered their last four games; Pitt is 2-2 at home this year, losing to Chiefs/Ravens- since ’13, they’re 20-15 as HF, 2-2 this year. Pitt won last five meetings, all by 10+ points; Carolina is 0-3 at Heinz Field, losing by 10-16-24 points. FC South non-divisional road teams are 4-7 vs spread; AFC North non-divisional HF are 5-3. Over is 5-2 in last seven Carolina games, 3-1 in Steeler home games.
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ATS Trends
Carolina
Panthers are 5-0 ATS in their last 5 games in November.
Panthers are 5-1 ATS vs. a team with a winning record.
Panthers are 5-2 ATS in their last 7 road games vs. a team with a winning home record.
Panthers are 2-5 ATS in their last 7 games following a straight up win.
Panthers are 1-4 ATS in their last 5 Thursday games.
Pittsburgh
Steelers are 3-0-1 ATS in their last 4 Thursday games.
Steelers are 4-0 ATS in their last 4 games overall.
Steelers are 4-1 ATS in their last 5 games after allowing less than 90 yards rushing in their previous game.
Steelers are 4-1 ATS in their last 5 games after accumulating more than 250 yards passing in their previous game.
Steelers are 2-5 ATS vs. a team with a winning record.
Steelers are 3-8 ATS in their last 11 games following a straight up win.
Steelers are 3-8 ATS in their last 11 games in Week 10.
Steelers are 3-8 ATS in their last 11 games on grass.
Steelers are 2-7 ATS in their last 9 home games.
Steelers are 1-4 ATS in their last 5 home games vs. a team with a winning road record.
OU Trends
Carolina
Over is 6-1 in Panthers last 7 games after accumulating more than 350 total yards in their previous game.
Over is 5-1 in Panthers last 6 games after accumulating more than 150 yards rushing in their previous game.
Over is 4-1 in Panthers last 5 games following a straight up win.
Over is 4-1 in Panthers last 5 games in November.
Over is 8-2 in Panthers last 10 games after scoring more than 30 points in their previous game.
Over is 18-7-1 in Panthers last 26 games following a ATS win.
Over is 5-2 in Panthers last 7 games overall.
Over is 5-2 in Panthers last 7 games on grass.
Over is 11-5 in Panthers last 16 road games vs. a team with a winning home record.
Over is 35-16-3 in Panthers last 54 vs. a team with a winning record.
Pittsburgh
Over is 5-0 in Steelers last 5 games after accumulating more than 350 total yards in their previous game.
Over is 7-1 in Steelers last 8 games on grass.
Over is 5-1 in Steelers last 6 home games.
Under is 5-1 in Steelers last 6 games in Week 10.
Under is 4-1 in Steelers last 5 games after allowing less than 90 yards rushing in their previous game.
Under is 4-1 in Steelers last 5 Thursday games.
Over is 5-2 in Steelers last 7 games after accumulating more than 250 yards passing in their previous game.
Over is 7-3 in Steelers last 10 games overall.
Under is 17-8 in Steelers last 25 games following a ATS win.
Head to Head
Over is 4-1 in the last 5 meetings.
Panthers are 0-6 ATS in their last 6 meetings.
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