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(NFL) Carolina vs. Baltimore,
Point Spread: 3.50 | -114.00 Carolina (Away)
Result: Loss
Point Spread: 3.50 | -114.00 Carolina (Away)
Result: Loss
This is a 1* Free Play on the Carolina Panthers.
The Ravens got a big win in Week 3, while the Panthers were shelled. I am not about to overreact in either case though. Carolina was embarrassed on national TV on Sunday Night at home by the Steelers in a game where it allowed an uncharacteristic 37 points. Note I played on the Steelers as the underdog in that game and was successful. Cam Newton did not look like himself at all and didn't get the protection he needed to be successful. The Steelers racked up a ridiculous 264 yards rushing, which is mind boggling since the Panthers only allowed 175 combined in the first two weeks: "At times we just looked out of sync," Newton assessed afterwards. "... But it's a long season." I am with Newton on this one and feel that this is a prime spot for Carolina to bounce back in. Keep in mind that the Panthers only allowed 21 points through the first two weeks of the season, but clearly the team was caught off guard in having to deal with off-field issues in the wake of Greg Hardy's legal problems. But with that mess behind them, the team can come in focused on the task at hand. Baltimore meanwhile has earned back to back wins against divisional opponents and is primed for a letdown in my opinion. The Ravens were a little lucky to come out with a win in Cleveland thanks to blown chances by the home side and a last second boot from kicker Justin Tuck. Joe Flacco threw for 217 yards, one TD and one INT in the win while rookie running back Lorenzo Taliaferro was big on the ground with 91 yards and a TD. Still, the Browns missed several chances to put the Ravens away in the second half. In my opinion, Carolina won't make the same mistake this week. The Panthers match-up fairly nicely with the physical style that the Ravens like to play at home and I think this game will be very close from start to finish. Note that Carolina is 3-1 ATS as underdog of three points or less the past two seasons and 11-6 ATS as an underdog in the same time frame. Consider a second look at CAROLINA in this matchup.
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The Ravens got a big win in Week 3, while the Panthers were shelled. I am not about to overreact in either case though. Carolina was embarrassed on national TV on Sunday Night at home by the Steelers in a game where it allowed an uncharacteristic 37 points. Note I played on the Steelers as the underdog in that game and was successful. Cam Newton did not look like himself at all and didn't get the protection he needed to be successful. The Steelers racked up a ridiculous 264 yards rushing, which is mind boggling since the Panthers only allowed 175 combined in the first two weeks: "At times we just looked out of sync," Newton assessed afterwards. "... But it's a long season." I am with Newton on this one and feel that this is a prime spot for Carolina to bounce back in. Keep in mind that the Panthers only allowed 21 points through the first two weeks of the season, but clearly the team was caught off guard in having to deal with off-field issues in the wake of Greg Hardy's legal problems. But with that mess behind them, the team can come in focused on the task at hand. Baltimore meanwhile has earned back to back wins against divisional opponents and is primed for a letdown in my opinion. The Ravens were a little lucky to come out with a win in Cleveland thanks to blown chances by the home side and a last second boot from kicker Justin Tuck. Joe Flacco threw for 217 yards, one TD and one INT in the win while rookie running back Lorenzo Taliaferro was big on the ground with 91 yards and a TD. Still, the Browns missed several chances to put the Ravens away in the second half. In my opinion, Carolina won't make the same mistake this week. The Panthers match-up fairly nicely with the physical style that the Ravens like to play at home and I think this game will be very close from start to finish. Note that Carolina is 3-1 ATS as underdog of three points or less the past two seasons and 11-6 ATS as an underdog in the same time frame. Consider a second look at CAROLINA in this matchup.
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