MIT Simulator - NFL Sunday Saints vs Panthers Winner
MIT Simulator Score - New Orleans 34.08, Carolina 27.16 - Projected Total Points: 61.24 - Current O/U: 47.5 - Variance to O/U: 13.74 - MIT Simulator shows Edge Factor of 13.74 points. Value in excess of a dozen points. Key factors noted: Ingram and Kamara for the Saints have made New Orleans even more dangerous on offense because the ground game now fully complements the impressive passing attack of Brees and company. 6 of the last 7 meetings between these teams have gone over the total. The Saints are averaging 30 points per game at home this season. The Panthers, prior to a disappointing loss at Atlanta last week, had averaged 31 points per game in their 6 prior games! Both these teams are very dangerous on offense and the Panthers allowed more than 250 passing yards in each of their last 6 games. The Saints allowed an average of 255 passing yards per game in their final 7 games. With each defense proving susceptible to the pass and each team having dangerous running games (both top 5 in league) that must be respected, there will be plenty of offensive opportunities in this one. Carolina O/U 11-2 in games played on turf. New Orleans O/U 10-3 in playoff games. Projected box-score shows Saints and Panthers combining for 269.69 yards of rushing total. Projected box-score shows New Orleans and Carolina combining for 560.58 yards of passing total. Combined yardage of 830.27 total yards equating to 61.24 points per MIT Simulator. Play: OVER