The Atlanta Falcons are 3-point dogs faves as they battle the Panthers - Handicappers Hideaway

Falcons and Panthers Battle for NFC South Lead

If familiarity breeds contempt, there should be animosity aplenty on
Sunday when the Carolina Panthers and the Atlanta Falcons meet at
Georgia Dome.  They will be battling for the early season division lead
as the Panthers are off to a shockingly slow start.


Oddsmakers currently have the Panthers listed as 3-point favorites versus the Falcons, while the game’s total is sitting at 49.


The Atlanta Falcons were a 45-32 winner in their most recent outing
on the road against the New Orleans Saints. They covered the +2.5-point
spread as underdogs, while the total score (77) made winners of OVER
bettors.


Carolina lost its last outing, a 22-10 result against the Minnesota
Vikings on September 25. The Panthers failed to cover in that game as a
-6-point favorite, while the 32 combined points took the game UNDER the
total.


Carolina Panthers:

Team record: 1-2 SU,1-2 ATS

Carolina is 18-4 SU in its last 22 games

The total has gone OVER in 5 of Carolina’s last 7 games

Carolina is 0-5 ATS in its last 5 games on the road


Atlanta Falcons:

Team record: 2-1 SU,2-1 ATS

Atlanta is 4-2 ATS in its last 6 games

Atlanta is 4-11 ATS in its last 15 games

Atlanta is 4-2 SU in its last 6 games


Next up:

Carolina home to Tampa Bay Monday, October 10

Atlanta at Denver Sunday, October 9

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