Panthers vs. 49ers Odds
SAN FRANCISCO, CA (The Spread) – The San Francisco Giants return to action on Sunday when they host the Carolina Panthers at 4:05PM ET on FOX.
San Francisco is 6-2 on the season, 3-1 at home and 6-2 against the spread. Carolina is 5-3 overall, 2-2 on the road and 5-3 against the spread. Carolina has won three straight meetings with the 49ers coming into this game.
Trends show that the Panthers are 9-1 against the spread in their last 10 against the 49ers and 7-1 ATS in their last 8 trips to San Francisco. These two have hit the over in 10 of their last 12 meetings.
According to oddsmakers from Bovada.lv, the 49ers are favored at home, as they have odds of -6.5 points against the Panthers. The over/under total for the game has been set at 43 points (View Matchup). The opening odds for this game had the 49ers favored by 7. The spread held there most of the week before falling back to 6.5. The over/under total opened at 41.5 points and climbed to a peak of 43.5 before falling back to 43.
San Francisco is coming off the bye following a 42-10 win over Jacksonville in London. The 49ers have won five straight entering this game, scoring at least 31 points in each win. San Francisco is now averaging 342.9 yards per game on offense, while the defense is holding opponents to 325.1 yards per game. Colin Kaepernick has thrown for 1,584 yards and nine touchdowns while rushing for 294 yards and three scores. Frank Gore has rushed for 618 yards and seven touchdowns as well. The defense has been led by NaVorro Bowman, who has 69 tackles and two sacks.
Carolina is coming off a 34-10 win over Atlanta last Sunday. The Panthers have now won four straight, all by at least 15 points. The Panthers are averaging only 332.7 yards per game on offense, but the defense is holding opponents to 299.9 yards per game. Cam Newton has thrown for 1,801 yards and 13 touchdowns while rushing for 251 yards and four scores. Luke Kuechly is leading the defense with 64 tackles and three interceptions.
In terms of Injuries, San Francisco receivers Mario Manningham (knee) and Jonathan Baldwin (illness) are both questionable for the game. Carolina cornerback Josh Thomas (illness) and receiver Marvin McNutt (ankle) are also questionable.
The Public Bets for this game are currently backing San Francisco, as the 49ers are getting 74% of the wagers with odds of -6.5 points against Carolina on Sunday.
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