Seahawks vs. Panthers Free Pick
CHARLOTTE, NC (The Spread) – Many pundits believe that the Seahawks could make a run at the Super Bowl in 2013 but will they cover in Week 1 today versus the Panthers at 1:00PM ET?
NFL ODDS: According to oddsmakers from online sports book Bovada.lv, the Seahawks are 3.5-point favorites over the Panthers, while the over/under total is currently sitting at 45 points.
NFL LINEMOVEMENT: The Panthers opened as 3.5-point home underdogs and that’s where the line currently sits at most online and Vegas sports books, although some places have the spread has high as 4. As for the total, it opened at 45 and has largely stayed at that number, although some books have it sitting at 45.5.
NFL PUBLIC BETTING: Of the bets that have been placed on this game, 70% currently favor Seattle. This information is subject to change, however, so make sure to click on the link for the latest public betting figures.
NFL WEEK 1 FREE PICK: Take Seattle. According to latest NFL trends, the Seahawks are 4-0 against the spread in their last four road games, 6-1 against the spread in their last seven games overall, and 6-1 ATS in their last seven games versus the NFC. On the other side, the Panthers are 4-9 against the spread in their last 13 games in September, 2-5 ATS in their last seven home games, and 0-4 ATS in their last four games in Week 1.
The Panthers offense looked shaky in preseason under new offensive coordinator Mike Shula. Cam Newton wasn’t accurate and Carolina’s lack of a third weapon in the passing game behind Steve Smith and Greg Olsen stuck out. The Seahawks, meanwhile, usually don’t travel well but their defense is going to cause fits for the Panthers and they should leave Carolina with a win and a cover.
2013 NFL FREE PICK: SEATTLE SEAHAWKS -3.5
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