Saturday's first NFL wild-card game is between the Los Angeles Rams and the Carolina Panthers, and the updated NFL weather is clearly catching the attention of savvy sports bettors.
The current NFL weather report for Rams vs. Panthers is calling for rain and wind on Saturday afternoon in Charlotte, both significant enough to impact scoring and therefore the betting odds for this matchup as well.
With this in mind, let's examine the updated weather forecast for Charlotte, N.C., including just how wet and windy it's expected to be today at Bank of America Stadium.
Updated NFL Weather for Rams vs. Panthers
*Updated Saturday at 1:25 p.m. ET
According to the National Weather Service, there's a 70% chance of rain Saturday in Charlotte with 16 mph breezes and gusts up to 32 mph.
A look at the hourly breakdown shows steady 14-15 mph winds blowing around kickoff, which then calm down a bit to 11 mph by 7 p.m. ET.
There's also a 60% chance of rain at the start of today's game, so the players could be dealing with some combination of wet and windy conditions.
Bettors appear to be taking note of the NFL weather report for Rams vs. Panthers as well, as the total has dipped from 46.5 to 45.
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