CAR @ STL
CAR +1
In the L5 years the Panthers are 15-2 ATS as road dogs of a TD or less. Carolina is 3-4 ATS in
L7 season openers; 0-4 as favorite, 3-0 as dog. Under Fox they've alternated years deep into the
playoffs with missing the playoffs. After a very disappointing 2006, a bounce back season is in
the cards for the Panthers. It starts here.
The Rams are just 2-8 ATS as home favorites in the L2 seasons. Bulger has a potential added
worry. A center with only three starts, who replaces McCollum with 90 starts for STL.
One bad snap can mean the difference between a FG and a punt, enough to tilt this tiny spread.
Projection: CAR by a FG.
PIT @ CLE
PIT -4.5 1.5 units
As a road favorite, PIT has been feasting on this spread range for the L5 years (9-1 ATS). According to an intensity angle they're catching the Browns at their worst (similar to Saints not showing up in season opener; this angle is 49-20 ATS.). Projection: PIT by 3 or 4 TD's.