New Orleans Saints at Carolina Panthers Picks and Predictions for Sunday, November 9, 2025

By: David Anicetti Updated 11/09/2025, 12:27 AM ET

The Carolina Panthers return home at 5–4 (3–1 at home) after a 16–13 win at Green Bay to play the New Orleans Saints. The Saints are 1–8 (0–4 away) and have dropped four straight, including a 34–10 loss to the Rams. Kickoff is at 1:00 PM ET at Bank of America Stadium in Charlotte. Experience the thrill of confident decision-making with our proven methods for selecting top free NFL picks.

New Orleans Saints Preview

New Orleans has struggled to move the ball and finish its drives. Quarterback Spencer Rattler has thrown for 1,586 yards with 8 touchdowns and 5 interceptions, completing 68% of his passes. The Saints have scored 20 points or fewer in four of the last five games. Running back Alvin Kamara leads the team with 377 rushing yards on 106 carries, averaging 3.6 yards per attempt. Chris Olave has 560 receiving yards and 3 touchdowns to lead all receivers, and Rashid Shaheed has 499 yards as a second target for Rattler.

Linebacker Demario Davis leads the defense with 84 tackles, while Carl Granderson has 4.5 sacks. The defense has spent too much time on the field because the offense has not sustained drives. Kicker Blake Grupe has made 16 of 22 field goals and all his extra points, but field goals have been most of the Saints’ scoring lately. New Orleans is averaging just 14 points per game on the road and has not won away from home this season.

Carolina Panthers Preview

Carolina has played better football in recent weeks. Quarterback Bryce Young has 1,390 passing yards with 11 touchdowns and 6 interceptions and has benefited from the support of a strong run game. Running back Rico Dowdle leads the running game with 735 yards and 4 touchdowns, averaging 5.6 yards per carry. Rookie receiver Tetairoa McMillan leads the team with 558 receiving yards and 2 touchdowns. The Panthers have won four of the last five games and are 3–1 at home.

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On defense, Christian Rozeboom has 77 tackles, Jaycee Horn has 3 interceptions, and Derrick Brown has recorded 3 sacks. Carolina has held three of its last five opponents under 20 points and continues to play well in close games. The Panthers’ ability to run the ball and limit mistakes has been the difference in recent wins.

New Orleans Saints at Carolina Panthers Prediction

Carolina’s running game and defense will control this matchup. The Saints’ offense continues to struggle, especially on the road, and the Panthers’ consistency at home gives them the edge. Carolina will clamp down defensively on the struggling Saints offense and win again at home. Final Score Prediction: Carolina Panthers win and cover ATS 24-13.