NFL Picks: Week 12 Panthers vs Titans

This Sunday’s NFL lineup brings the Carolina Panthers to the Tennessee Titans‘ home field in a gripping inter-conference matchup. The Panthers, grappling with a 1-9 record and a losing streak, are determined to salvage their season. Meanwhile, the Titans, also on a three-game slide and standing at 3-7, are equally eager to return to their last season’s form when they competed for the division title. As the teams prepare for a 1:00 PM EST kickoff, both seek to reverse their fortunes and rekindle their competitive spark.

 

BUSR NFL Lines

Spread: Panthers +3.5 (-113), Titans -3.5 (-107) 

Moneyline: Panthers +155, Titans -180

Total: O 36.5 (-109), U 36.5 (-111) 

 

Carolina Panthers

The Carolina Panthers face a daunting task as they embark on a series of road games, starting with the Titans. Their recent defeat to Dallas highlighted the difficulties faced by rookie quarterback Bryce Young, who has been struggling with turnovers, including a worrying trend of pick-6s. Carolina’s offense is in dire need of a breakthrough, ranking 31st in the league, with particular shortcomings in their aerial and ground games. Despite these challenges, their defense offers a glimmer of hope, standing strong against the pass and fairing decently on third downs. However, turnovers and penalties have been a thorn in their side, with rankings of 28th and 29th respectively.

 

Tennessee Titans

Tennessee returns to familiar territory after a tough stretch on the road, looking to leverage their 3-1 home record for a much-needed win. Last week’s divisional loss to Jacksonville exposed the Titans’ inability to put up significant points on the road, a trend they hope to reverse at home. Rookie Will Levis’ performance as the starting quarterback will be pivotal, especially with concerns about Derrick Henry’s ankle potentially limiting their ground game. The Titans’ offense, while better than Carolina’s, still struggles on third downs and in passing. Their defense, ranking 22nd, will be tested against the Panthers’ sixth-ranked pass defense.

 

Prediction

 

The upcoming game presents a chance for both teams to break out of their slumps, with the Panthers eager to prove their mettle on the road and the Titans aiming to capitalize on their home-field advantage. 

The contest is shaping up to be tight, possibly coming down to the wire with a deciding field goal. The Panthers might find an opportunity to exploit the Titans’ pass defense, and with the Titans potentially hampered by Henry’s injury, Carolina’s defense could rise to the occasion. 

Bettors eyeing this matchup should consider the close nature of the game, with the Panthers’ defensive stats suggesting they could cover the spread on BUSR’s NFL Odds. This Week 12 duel promises to be a field goal affair, with the Panthers positioned to possib

ly take the points.