Three weeks into the NFL season and no true favorite has emerged in the outright betting for a Super Bowl victory, but there have certainly been plenty of movers in the market and none more so than the New Orleans Saints.
Although plenty is known about the fierce Saints offense, which has played brillianty twice and spluttered for one half in an eventually big win over Buffalo, but their defense has surprised many this season.
The New Orleans Saints made sure they caught everyone’s attention by decimating the Lions 45-27 in Week 1 betting. Drew Brees was the headline grabber of the weekend, throwing for 358-yards and 6 touchdowns. The game against Detroit was a nice tune-up, but now we get to really see what the Saints can do on the road against a vaunted Eagles’ defense that caused five turnovers last weekend against Carolina.
Detroit Lions vs. New Orleans Saints
Sunday, September 13th — Superdome, New Orleans — 1:00pm EST
NFL Betting Line: New Orleans -13 (49)
Let it be known that Pierre Thomas is now to be referred to as the “PT Cruiser”. When a traffic jam forced me to miss the opening few rounds of a fantasy draft, and I got screwed with Pierre Thomas, it was an awful feeling. It’s the same feeling that the rental car that I got as a loaner after a car accident last year was a PT Cruiser. I wasn’t exited about at all, even though it was a fine car that got me where I wanted to go.
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The Carolina Panthers travel to the Big Easy to take on the Saints in a game that Carolina sort of has to win. If the Panthers lose and the Falcons win, then Atlanta gets the number two seed in the NFL Playoffs wagering and a bye next week. That’s a lot for Carolina to play for in this game. They could go from playing for home-field advantage throughout the playoffs to losing the NFC South Division and having to play next week.
The Carolina Panthers (11-4 SU, 8-6-1 ATS), fresh off a gut-wrenching defeat against the New York Giants, will have an opportunity to clinch the NFC South title on Sunday when they face off against the New Orleans Saints (8-7 SU, 10-4-1 ATS) in NFL pro football sports betting action that is set to get underway at 1 PM ET at the Louisiana Superdome (artificial turf) in New Orleans.
The New Orleans Saints (7-7 SU, 9-4-1 ATS, 9-4-1 O/U) saw their playoff hopes take a huge hit with a crushing loss in Week 15. The Detroit Lions (0-14 SU, 6-8 ATS, 9-4-1 O/U) remained winless following their loss on Sunday, but actually put up a pretty good fight before falling.
The NFC Conference has been incredibly difficult this year not only for the teams but also for sports betting fans. There are a number of teams in the NFC Conference that are in a position to garner a wildcard berth in the NFC Playoffs. That makes this Thursday night’s game between the New Orleans Saints and Chicago Bears a must win for both teams.
Week 15 of the 2008-09 NFL season is do or die for a number of teams, but even more so tonight for the New Orleans Saints (7-6, 9-4 ATS) who will invade the frozen shores of Lake Michigan looking to get the best of the Chicago Bears (7-6, 6-6-1 ATS) in tonight’s online betting battle. Both clubs remained in the playoff hunt last week by picking up home win and covers against their opponents.
The NFC playoff picture will get a lot clearer on Sunday afternoon, and two teams with aspirations of joining the final 12 teams standing en route to the Super Bowl will hook up in the Superdome when the New Orleans Saints (6-6, 8-4 ATS) host the Atlanta Falcons (8-4, 8-4 ATS).
The Atlanta Falcons (8-4 SU & ATS), angling for a playoff spot, get to put a nail in the coffin of the New Orleans Saints (6-6 SU, 8-4 ATS) when the two NFC South rivals meet up at the Louisiana Superdome (artificial turf) in New Orleans. Kickoff time is 1 PM ET.
Game-day: 12/7/2008
Kick-off: 1:00 pm est.
The New Orleans Saints had a chance to make an inroad into the NFC South title by beating the Tampa Bay Buccaneers this past Sunday. Drew Brees threw three interceptions and the Saints lost by three points. They beat the BetUS online sports betting spread by a single point, but they lost the game straight-up. It’s too bad because the Saints have one of the best offenses in the NFL. They just can’t get it together. Straight-up the Saints are 6 and 6. Against the BetUS online wagering spread the Saints are 8 and 4.
The Kansas City Chiefs (1-8 SU, 5-4 ATS) lost a heart-breaker last week, despite the fact that they played well. On Sunday they will try to regroup at home as they take on the New Orleans Saints (4-5 SU, 5-4 ATS) in NFL football sports betting action that is set to kick off at 1 PM ET at Arrowhead Stadium (natural turf) in Kansas City, MO.
The New Orleans Saints (4-4 SU, 5-3 ATS, 5-3 O/U) used their prolific offense to win their last contest two weeks ago and are well-rested after getting a bye in week 8. The Atlanta Falcons (5-3 SU, 5-3 ATS, 3-5 O/U) are the biggest and best surprise of the season and have the look of a playoff participant at this point.
Two teams who probably thought they would be doing a lot better at this time will lock horns on Sunday, as the San Diego Chargers (3-4 SU, 3-3-1 ATS) play the New Orleans Saints (3-4 SU, 4-3 ATS) in an NFL contest that will kick off at 1 PM ET at Wembley Stadium (natural turf) in London.
The Chargers and Saints battle it out this Sunday in London, England, as good will NFL ambassadors. I’m sure coaches Norv Turner and Sean Payton are ecstatic about the prospect of flying to London, both teams already have, I’m sure, getting some practice time in among the various distractions, and then taking the field and trying to secure a victory in a must win situation for both teams.
