Carolina Might Not Cover Against Detroit

Something went weird with Jake Delhomme last weekend. He put up four picks, though a couple of those were tipped. But he also overthrew his targets by an alarming range. Carolina has averaged 21.2 points per game, and needed the unbelievable services of DeAngelo Williams to secure the win against Oakland. They get an equally easy challenge when they face the winless Detroit Lions. The problem? A 14-point spread.

The Panthers are 6-1-1 ATS in their last 8 games, and their secondary is ranked thirteenth in the league with only 197.2 yards gained through the air when they host opponents. They also have the second best defense in the league with 14.8 points against. I know that Detroit is bad – like, unbelievably terrible – but I just can’t fathom this Panthers team covering a spread this big. Tease if you want, or be smart spots betting fans, just bet on Detroit (for once).

NFL Free Pick: Detroit +14 (UNDER 40)