Baltimore Ravens vs. Carolina Panthers: Odds, Analysis, NFL Betting Pick

The Carolina Panthers own an eight-game home winning streak, going 6-2 against the spread in the process. The Baltimore Ravens, meanwhile, are 6-0 both SU and ATS in its last six games after an outright loss. So something's going to give when the Ravens battle the Panthers on Sunday afternoon in Charlotte.

NFL point spread: This game opened as a pick'em; the total was 43.5 early in the week, according to sportsbooks monitored by OddsShark. Line updates and matchup report.

NFL betting pick, via OddsShark computer: 25.2-21.6 Panthers (NFL picks on every game)

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Why the Ravens Can Cover the Spread

Baltimore is looking to rebound this week from a tough 24-23 loss at home to New Orleans in Week 7. The Ravens led the Saints at the half 10-7 and 17-7 through nearly three quarters but then fell down 24-17. Baltimore then drove 81 yards to a touchdown with 24 seconds to go only to see the great Justin Tucker miss the extra point, sending the Ravens to a most disheartening defeat.

On the afternoon, Baltimore outgained New Orleans 351-339. The Ravens just fell victim to Drew Brees and a little bad luck. Baltimore has outgained six of its seven opponents this season and outrushed three of its past four foes.

Why the Panthers Can Cover the Spread

After falling at Washington in Week 6, Carolina pulled off a rebound last time out, coming from behind to beat the defending Super Bowl champion Eagles in Philadelphia 21-17. The Panthers trailed the Eagles 10-0 at the half and 17-0 into the fourth quarter but then drove 80, 87 and 69 yards to touchdowns on three straight possessions for the lead. Carolina then secured the outright victory as five-point dogs with a defensive stand in its own red zone in the final minute.

Although the stats were a bit skewed because Carolina played catch-up, the Panthers ended up outgaining Philadelphia 371-342 and outrushing the Eagles 121-58. They also hit three-of-three on red-zone touchdown conversions.

Carolina has now outrushed four of six opponents this season. Not coincidentally, the Panthers are 4-0 SU and 3-1 ATS in those games.

Smart Betting Pick

Carolina is coming off a rousing come-from-behind victory in Week 7, while Baltimore just blew a game it should have won, or at least taken to overtime. But the NFL is a topsy-turvy place, and reversals of fortune occur every week. This game seems like a good candidate to produce one. Smart money here rides the Ravens.

NFL Betting Trends

The total has gone OVER in the Ravens' past three games against the Panthers.

The total has gone OVER in five of the Panthers' past seven games at home.

The Ravens are 5-1 SU and ATS in their past six games in the early afternoon.

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