Pittsburgh Steelers at Carolina Panthers 12/18/22 - NFL Picks & Predictions

Last Updated: 12/12/2022 at 8:24 PM ET

Pittsburgh Steelers at Carolina Panthers 12/18/22 - NFL Picks & Predictions

The Carolina Panthers return home and will host the Pittsburgh Steelers in Week 15. The Panthers are riding a two game win streak. Carolina beat Seattle on the road last week by 6 points. Quarterback Sam Darnold threw for 120 passing yards in the win with a touchdown. Darnold has thrown for 2 touchdowns this season.

The Carolina Panthers are 2nd in the NFC South with a 5-8 record. Carolina is 4-3 on their home field this season. The Panthers last played the Steelers back in 2018 when they got blown out 52-21. Carolina is allowing 22.3 points per game which ranks 13th in the NFL. Defensive end Brian Burns leads Carolins with 10.5 sacks this season.

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The Pittsburgh Steelers head to Carolina after losing 16-14 to the Ravens at home last week. Quarterback Mitch Trubisky threw for 276 yards in the loss with a touchdown and 3 interceptions. Trubisky has 4 touchdowns on the season with 5 interceptions. Trubisky will be the starter this week as Kenny Pickett is in concussion protocol.

The Pittsburgh Steelers are 4th in the AFC North with a 5-8 record. The Steelers head into Carolina with a 3-4 road record. Pittsburgh is 14th best in the NFL allowing 22.5 points per game. Linebacker Alex Highsmith leads the Steelers with 10 sacks on the season.

The Carolina Panthers have covered the spread in four games at home this season while Pittsburgh has covered the spread in four games on the road this season. Carolina is playing their best football right now and have momentum to find their third straight victory. Carolina's defense will be the difference maker on Sunday.  Watch for the Panthers to get the job done at home. Final Score Prediction, Carolina Panthers win and cover ATS 20-16.

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