With Atlanta banged up along its offensive line, will Carolina pull off the small upset in Sunday’s Falcons vs. Panthers matchup at 1:00 p.m. ET? Or is there a smarter bet for this NFC South contest?
Game Matchup & Betting Odds
307 Atlanta Falcons (-3) at 308 Carolina Panthers (+3); o/u 33.5
1:00 p.m. ET, Sunday, December 17, 2023
Bank of America Stadium, Charlotte, NC
TV: FOX
Falcons vs. Panthers Public Betting Information
Our NFL Public Betting Information page indicates that 77% of public bettors are currently backing the Falcons when it comes to the spread. This information is subject to change throughout the day, however, so be sure to check the link so you’re receiving the most up-to-date public betting data.
Atlanta Falcons DFS Spin
Falcons RT Kaleb McGary (knee) will not play in Week 15 against the Panthers. Left tackle Jake Matthews is questionable. Losing both starting tackles for Week 15 would be a nightmare for the Falcons’ ground-heavy approach. Both players rank inside Pro Football Focus’s top 30 tackles in overall grade this year. Though fantasy managers should still be firing up Bijan Robinson, he gets a slight downgrade in the ranks based on these injuries.
Carolina Panthers DFS Spin
Panthers EDGE Brian Burns (ankle) did not practice Wednesday. Burns didn’t leave Sunday’s game against the Saints with an ankle issue, so it’s possible the missed practice is just maintenance. The Panthers have been generous with their rest days for veterans this year. If the issue is more notable, losing Burns would be a massive blow to the Panthers’ defense. Burns has six sacks and 13 TFLs this year.
Falcons vs. Panthers Betting Trends
The total has gone UNDER in 5 of Atlanta’s last 6 games when playing on the road against Carolina
The over/under has gone UNDER in 8 of Atlanta’s last 10 games on the road
The total has gone UNDER in 5 of Carolina’s last 5 games at home
The over/under has gone UNDER in 6 of Carolina’s last 7 games
Falcons vs. Panthers Prediction:
Take Carolina. Today the Panthers will earn their second win of the season. Their defense will feast on an Atlanta offense that loves to turn the ball over thanks to the careless Desmond Ridder. The Falcons are also expected to be down multiple offensive linemen and if they can’t run the ball, then Ridder should serve this game to the Panthers on a silver platter. Forget the points – take Carolina outright.
Falcons vs. Panthers NFL Prediction: CAROLINA PANTHERS +130