Packers vs. Panthers Free Pick
(The Spread) – Cam Newton impressed the masses in his NFL debut last week but he faces an even bigger challenge this Sunday.
Odds: After racking up over 400 yards passing in his first profession game, Newton will take on the defending Super Bowl champion Green Bay Packers at 1:00PM ET today. Oddsmakers have installed the host Panthers as 9.5-point underdogs against the Pack, while the over/under total is currently sitting at 45.5 points.
Line Movement: The line opened at 10 and got as high as 10.5 before Carolina backers have pushed the spread back down to 9.5 at the majority of books. The over/under total opened at 45.5 but is now up to 46.5.
Public Betting: Of the 14,000-plus wagers on Sunday’s game, 83% of NFL public bettors currently favor the packers –9.5. This information is subject to change, however, so make sure you click on the link provided for the most up-to-date public betting info.
NFL Free Pick: Take Green Bay. Aaron Rodgers should have a field day with the Jon Beason-less Panthers’ defense, which struggled last weekend in Arizona. Don’t expect Green Bay to continuously blitz Newton like the Cardinals did either. Dom Capers will put together a scheme that will confuse the rookie and lead to great field position for the Packer offense. According to latest NFL trends, the Packers are 4-1-1 against the spread in their last six road games against the Panthers, while the road team is 5-1 ATS in the last six overall meetings between these two teams.
2011 NFL WEEK 2 FREE PICKS: GREEN BAY PACKERS –9.5
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