Panthers vs. Saints Week 18 Prediction and Odds - Jan 8, 2023

The New Orleans Saints face the Carolina Panthers in NFL Week 18 action at Caesars Superdome on Sunday, starting at 1:00PM ET.

Dimers' free betting picks for Panthers vs. Saints, as well as our score prediction, betting odds and touchdown scorer probabilities, are featured in this article.

Who will win Panthers vs. Saints?

Using cutting-edge machine learning and data, Dimers.com has simulated Sunday's Panthers-Saints NFL matchup 10,000 times.

Dimers' independent predictive analytics model, DimersBOT, gives the Saints a 62% chance of defeating the Panthers in Week 18 of the NFL season.

More: Panthers vs. Saints Simulated 10K Times

Panthers vs. Saints Week 18 Odds

• Spread: Saints -4 (-110), Panthers +4 (-110)
• Moneyline: Saints -179, Panthers +160
• Total: Over/Under 42 (-110/-110)

Point Spread, Moneyline and Over/Under

The Saints are listed as -4 favorites against the Panthers, with -110 at PointsBet the best odds currently available.

For the underdog Panthers (+4) to cover the spread, PointsBet also has the best odds currently on offer at -110.

Caesars Sportsbook currently has the best moneyline odds for the Saints at -179, which means you can risk $179 to win $100, for a total payout of $279, if they get the W.

On the other hand, DraftKings Sportsbook currently has the best moneyline odds for the Panthers at +160, where you can bet $100 to profit $160, earning a total payout of $260, if they win.

The Over/Under sits at 42 with Caesars Sportsbook, which currently has the best odds for the Over at -110, as well as the best odds for the Under at -110.

As always, check out the sportsbooks you have access to in your state for the best NFL odds and lines.

According to DimersBOT, the Panthers (+4) are a 59% chance of covering the spread, while the Over/Under total of 42 points is a 52% chance of going Under.

More: Predictions for Every NFL Week 18 Matchup

Best Bets for Panthers vs. Saints

• Spread: Panthers +4 @ -110 via PointsBet (59% probability) 🔥
• Moneyline: Panthers @ +160 via DraftKings Sportsbook
• Total: Under 42 @ -110 via Caesars Sportsbook (52% probability)

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Dimers' best bets are based on world-class modeling and gambling expertise to bring you the best possible plays 24/7.

While the Saints are more likely to win the game, according to DimersBOT, betting on the Panthers moneyline is the best option because of the edge identified when comparing our data-led probabilities to the sportsbooks' odds currently available.

Taking advantage of the edges published here at Dimers.com is crucial to being a profitable bettor in the long run.

Panthers vs. Saints Prediction

Dimers.com's predicted final score for Carolina vs. New Orleans at Caesars Superdome in Week 18 has the Saints winning 22-19.

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Dimers has full betting coverage of this week's Panthers-Saints matchup in Week 18, including pregame predictions, free picks, and live win probabilities.

Panthers vs. Saints Player Props

Who will score the first touchdown in Panthers vs. Saints? The data is in.

Listed below are the most likely first touchdown and most likely anytime touchdown scorers for both the Panthers and Saints, as well as player stat projections.

And you know what, we provide this information to you for FREE to help you discover the best prop picks for Sunday's game.

According to DimersBOT, New Orleans' Alvin Kamara is most likely to score the first touchdown in Panthers vs. Saints.

DimersBOT gives Kamara a 13.0% chance of scoring the first TD at Caesars Superdome, while the Saints RB is a 49.2% chance of scoring an anytime touchdown.

Scroll down for our complete list of first and anytime TD scorer probabilities.

First Touchdown Scorer Probabilities

Carolina Panthers

• DJ Moore: 8.7% probability
• Chuba Hubbard: 7.0% probability
• D'Onta Foreman: 6.2% probability
• Sam Darnold: 5.9% probability
• Laviska Shenault: 5.0% probability

New Orleans Saints

• Alvin Kamara: 13.0% probability
• Taysom Hill: 8.6% probability
• Chris Olave: 6.9% probability
• Juwan Johnson: 6.6% probability
• Rashid Shaheed: 6.3% probability

Anytime Touchdown Scorer Probabilities

Carolina Panthers

• DJ Moore: 36.1% probability
• Chuba Hubbard: 29.9% probability
• D'Onta Foreman: 26.8% probability
• Sam Darnold: 25.4% probability
• Laviska Shenault: 21.5% probability

New Orleans Saints

• Alvin Kamara: 49.2% probability
• Taysom Hill: 36.1% probability
• Chris Olave: 28.3% probability
• Juwan Johnson: 27.4% probability
• Rashid Shaheed: 26.8% probability

Panthers-Saints Projected Player Stats

Of the starting quarterbacks, the Panthers' Sam Darnold is projected to have a quiet game with 168 passing yards. The Saints' Andy Dalton is expected to throw for 197 yards.

Panthers Starting QB

• Sam Darnold: 168 projected yards

Saints Starting QB

• Andy Dalton: 197 projected yards

Panthers Rushing

• D'Onta Foreman: 44 projected yards
• Chuba Hubbard: 41 projected yards
• Sam Darnold: 18 projected yards

Saints Rushing

• Alvin Kamara: 71 projected yards
• Taysom Hill: 22 projected yards
• David Johnson: 19 projected yards

Panthers Receiving

• DJ Moore: 50 projected yards
• Terrace Marshall: 42 projected yards
• Laviska Shenault: 27 projected yards
• Ian Thomas: 17 projected yards
• Shi Smith: 17 projected yards

Saints Receiving

• Chris Olave: 48 projected yards
• Rashid Shaheed: 40 projected yards
• Alvin Kamara: 25 projected yards
• Juwan Johnson: 25 projected yards
• Tre'Quan Smith: 17 projected yards

Remember, DimersBOT updates frequently, so check this article for the latest betting analysis ahead of Panthers vs. Saints on Sunday January 8, 2023.

Panthers vs. Saints 2023

The NFL Week 18 action between the Saints and Panthers at Caesars Superdome is scheduled to start at 1:00PM ET.

• Who: Carolina Panthers vs. New Orleans Saints
• Date: Sunday January 8, 2023
• Time: 1:00PM ET / 10:00AM PT
• Venue: Caesars Superdome

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