The set-up: Carolina was clobbered 52-21 in Pittsburgh last weekend and I think it'll have its hands full with a hungry Lions team that enters off a 34-22 road loss in Chicago. Note that this is a "revenge" game as well for the Lions after Carolina posted the 27-24 road win last year. Overall the Panthers are averaging 26.8 points and allowing 25.8. Detroit is averaging 22.4 points and allowing 27.1.

The pick: Take it for what you will though, but Carolina is just 4-6 ATS in its last ten as a favorite in the 3.5 to 9.5 points range and just 4-6 ATS in its last ten vs. teams with losing records, while the Lions are still 10-6 ATS in their last 16 at home. Grab the points.

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