Is the bookmakers’ opinion right that there is a clear favorite in the match of the 12th day of the NFL regular championship between the Carolina Panthers and the Kansas City Chiefs? Probably yes. The eternal outsider against the current holder of the trophy – this is a short description that deserves the match, for which a prediction has been published for all our users.
Carolina
Carolina has been in a deep crisis for a long time. However, as it neared the start of the playoffs, it began to show serious signs of life. In November, the team won tough battles against New Orleans (23:22) and New York (20:17), breaking a five-game losing streak. Dave Canales could very well stick around as head coach for a long time, as he has implemented a number of major strategies in a short time. Additionally, during the recent press conference, Bryce Young conveyed optimism, which is also an encouraging sign.
Kansas
For Kansas, the fall period was marked by an eight-game winning streak, but not without unpleasant events. The previous weekend, the team suffered a tough loss to Buffalo (9:30 p.m.), failing to gain the lead even for a short time. Due to a comfortable margin, the guys relaxed a little. Even if it is unlikely to lead to catastrophic consequences. Andy Reid’s team knows how to transform radically in an instant, thus avoiding long periods of decline.
Predictions from the editorial team
In this matchup, in our humble opinion, Carolina will give Kansas a tangible fight. The hosts are certainly on solid emotional momentum and we expect them not to make a large number of blunders in defence. The home team winning with a handicap of +16.5 is the optimal choice for the match.
