Carolina - 2.5 WIN
The Lions looked like world beaters in week 1 with a 35-14 thrashing of the NY Giants. Carolina coming off a 20-14 win at Tampa, dominating most of the game, without Cam Newton.
The stat that sticks out at me is that the Lions are 1-9 SU their last 10 games as an underdog. Also, they are 5-11 Su their last 16 road games and when operating on a normal week's rest or less (in other words, not playing after a bye week, after an extended week due to a Thurs game or playing week 1), the Lions are a dismal 6-16 ATS. Bottom line is that the Lions are not a good team on the road, or as an underdog or without extended time to prepare. All 3 apply this week.
Carolina won their last 7 regular season home games last year before losing to the Niners in the playoffs. I believe they beat a pretty decent Tampa team on the road last week, without their starting QB.
It will take a team playing at their peak, to win in Carolina. (only Seattle and San Fran did it last year)
Don't be too impressed with the Lions big win last week over a very mediocre Giants team. I think we are getting good value here because of that Lions win.
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