Panthers vs. Redskins Betting Preview 12/19/16 – Monday Night Football Odds

Betting Preview

Carolina has had a disappointing season after reaching the Superbowl last year. One of the biggest reasons is their terrible play on the road where they have a 1-5 record. In their last four road losses they have given up an average of 41 points a game.

The Panthers had a four game losing streak earlier in the season and have won two straight games just once all season while their offense has been held to 23 points or less in three of their last five games. They are on the road this week and their best defensive player linebacker Luke Kuechly is questionable for the game.

The Redskins kept their playoff hopes alive with a last minute win in Philadelphia last week which broke their two game losing streak. Their offense is led by quarterback Kirk Cousins who is ranked third in the league in passing with over 4000 yards and 23 touchdowns. Their defense which is a part of their success gives up an average of 24 points a game but in their last two losses gave up 31 points in each game. The Redskins can’t afford a loss here if they have a chance at making the playoffs.

The oddsmakers have made the Redskins a 4.5 point favorite and set the total at 51. According to Covers.com Consensus Analysis 52% of the public are behind the Redskins where they are 6-1 at home while 60% believe the defenses won’t be able to stop the total from going over.

Carolina has won their last four meetings with the home team winning eight of the last 10 games between these teams.

Previous Meetings

11/22/15: Redskins 16 @ Panthers 44
11/04/12: Panthers 21 @ Redskins 13
10/23/11: Redskins 20 @ Panthers 33

Trends

• The underdog has covered the spread in five of their last seven meetings
• The over is 8-0 in the Redskins last eight home games
• The Panthers have failed to cover the spread in eight of their last 10 road games

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