Ross’ NFL 10* Top Play of the Month
(NFL) Pittsburgh vs. Carolina, 12/18/2022 1:00 PM, Score: 24 - 16
Point Spread: -2.50 | -116.00 Carolina (Home)
Result: Loss
Pittsburgh @ Carolina 1:00 PM ET
Game# 319-320
Play On: Carolina -2.5 (10*)

Carolina is coming off wins at Seattle and versus Denver in their previous 2 games. That improved their season record to 5-8 and only 1.0 game behind NFC South leading Tampa Bay. What was even more --impressive about those 2 wins was the Panthers ability to run the ball with a high degree of success. They rushed for a combined 361 yards in those 2 wins. The Panthers have gone a perfect 3-0 SU&ATS in their last 3 at home and all those victories came by 10 points or more. They rushed for 173 yards or more in all 3 of those home wins.

The Carolina defense has been outstanding over their previous 5 contests while allowing only 15.5 points and 283.0 yards per game. That doesn’t bode well for a Pittsburgh offense that averages just 15.6 points scored per game on the road. The Steelers defense has allowed a combined 361 yards on the ground and 5.2 yards per rushing attempt in their last 2 games. The Steelers are a deceiving 3-4 on the road this season when considering they’re at -8.8 points and -67.9 yards per game differential during those outings.

Give me Carolina minus the points.