The Carolina Panthers are unlikely to catch the Saints who are running away with the NFC West. They're however definitely in contention for a NFC Wild Card and should be in an even better position after this contest with Seattle Seahawks who are in pretty much exactly the same spot.

The Panthers are a perfect 5-0 SU and 4-1 ATS home at Bank of America Stadium and will be desperate for a win here after dropping back-to-back games (both on the road). Seattle meanwhile just managed to snap a two-game slide of its own with a 27-24 triumph over Green Bay but is only 3-7 ATS in its last 10 games following a straight up win.

We can also note that the Seahawks have relied on their running game all season but that might not be a winning recipe here against a Panthers D which ranks 8th in the NFL against the run.

The home team has covered the spread in four of the last five meetings and that's a trend I expect to continue.

8* play on Carolina Panthers.