I must admit that the panthers +6.5 (or hopefully 7) is one of my favourite plays of the year. I don't remember a play on the super bowl I liked so much.
If I'm not mistaken, when handicapping a football game you usually add 3 points for the home team. Considering this game is being played on neutral grounds no home field advantage is caculated into the line. That would make N.E. 9-10 point favourites at home vs. Carolina....I don't think so. Carolina has played tight games all year long and there is no reason they can't win this game outright. Two great D's going head to head, and frankly I think Carolina's offense has been more impressive than N.E. this postseason.
If anyone wants to shed light on this issue please do so. Am I missing something? I have a futures bet on Carolina, however I will still be playing Carolina for the side....that's how much I like it.
If I'm not mistaken, when handicapping a football game you usually add 3 points for the home team. Considering this game is being played on neutral grounds no home field advantage is caculated into the line. That would make N.E. 9-10 point favourites at home vs. Carolina....I don't think so. Carolina has played tight games all year long and there is no reason they can't win this game outright. Two great D's going head to head, and frankly I think Carolina's offense has been more impressive than N.E. this postseason.
If anyone wants to shed light on this issue please do so. Am I missing something? I have a futures bet on Carolina, however I will still be playing Carolina for the side....that's how much I like it.
