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[King Friday]

I'm not sure why everyone is completely counting out the Panthers...thinking Seattle rolls by 14+.

For starters, Russell Wilson has played SIGNIFICANTLY worse at home this year than on the road. Not sure why that is...I'm not expecting him to be bad, but he just hasn't been an elite QB in front of the 12th man this year. That is potentially a plus for the Panthers.

The last 3 times these teams have played...including earlier this year...the Panthers have been within one score of the Seahawks at the end of the game. If the Panthers can keep it a one score game, then they obviously have a puncher's chance. Turnovers will be key in this game.

The Seahawks offense is mediocre this year. If you limit Russell Wilson's explosive plays with his scrambling ability, they struggle to score more than 14 points. Lynch HAS to carry that team this year, but the Panthers have the capacity to put the clamps on him.

I do think that Seattle will win...but I think it will be close. I would not be surprised if the Panthers pull off the upset either, especially if they can somehow grab an early lead and put the pressure on Seattle's offense. I'm not expecting either team to score more than 17 points. The Panthers are playing with house money...there is no pressure on them...and I think they will play much more loose than last week.

[woodbuck27]

I'm not sure why everyone is completely counting out the Panthers...thinking Seattle rolls by 14+.

For starters, Russell Wilson has played SIGNIFICANTLY worse at home this year than on the road. Not sure why that is...I'm not expecting him to be bad, but he just hasn't been an elite QB in front of the 12th man this year. That is potentially a plus for the Panthers.

The last 3 times these teams have played...including earlier this year...the Panthers have been within one score of the Seahawks at the end of the game. If the Panthers can keep it a one score game, then they obviously have a puncher's chance. Turnovers will be key in this game.

The Seahawks offense is mediocre this year. If you limit Russell Wilson's explosive plays with his scrambling ability, they struggle to score more than 14 points. Lynch HAS to carry that team this year, but the Panthers have the capacity to put the clamps on him.

I do think that Seattle will win...but I think it will be close. I would not be surprised if the Panthers pull off the upset either, especially if they can somehow grab an early lead and put the pressure on Seattle's offense. I'm not expecting either team to score more than 17 points. The Panthers are playing with house money...there is no pressure on them...and I think they will play much more loose than last week.

Good analysis but this is the playoffs and Seattle is playing very well.

This surprizes me. 'Only 51%' of bettors are taking Carolina + 11.5. Points.

[King Friday]

This surprizes me. 'Only 51%' of bettors are taking Carolina + 11.5. Points.

Considering these 2 teams have only scored FOUR OFFENSIVE TOUCHDOWNS between them in the last 50-something drives between both of them (when playing each other) I am shocked at the point spread. In a game where it is unlikely either team scores more than 20, the spread is ridiculous to me.

[woodbuck27]

Considering these 2 teams have only scored FOUR OFFENSIVE TOUCHDOWNS between them in the last 50-something drives between both of them (when playing each other) I am shocked at the point spread. In a game where it is unlikely either team scores more than 20, the spread is ridiculous to me.

Your right.