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Atlanta Falcons vs. Carolina Panthers Betting Odds, Analysis, NFL Pick
- Updated: December 21, 2016
The Atlanta Falcons (9-5) can move one step closer to winning the NFC South title with a victory Saturday against the Carolina Panthers (6-8) as small road favorites.
The Falcons are battling the Tampa Bay Buccaneers for the division crown and can also prevent the defending NFC South champion Panthers from finishing with a winning record by sweeping the season series.
Point spread: The Falcons opened as 3.5-point favorites; the total was 53 early in the week, according to sportsbooks monitored by OddsShark. (Line updates and matchup report)
NFL pick, via OddsShark computer: 27.2-23.0 Falcons (NFL picks on every game)
Why the Falcons can cover the spread
Atlanta won the first meeting 48-33 as a three-point home underdog back in Week 4 with quarterback Matt Ryan throwing for a franchise-record 503 yards and wide receiver Julio Jones hauling in 12 catches for a franchise-record 300 yards.
Needless to say, the Falcons were able to attack Carolina’s defense through the air …
