MNF - Falcons or Saints?

14Words · Sep 25, 2016

Anyone got a strong read on the side here?

I'm guessing most would rather just play the Over.

SaintsFan1977 · Sep 25, 2016

Steve Gleason will be at the game and its the 10th anniversary of the Dome re-opening. With all the hoopla I find it hard for the Saints to lose, but I dont see anyone taking Atlanta. That scares me. saints defense is better than its getting credit for. The offense is inconsistent though. And starting LT is out for this game. With the spread at Saints -3 could they win by 1 point? Or lose outright?

14Words · Sep 25, 2016

Raiders have been the common opponent. They won in NOLA, but lost at home to Falcons.

Falcons are on a B2B roadie though after returning from West Coast. And Saints are desperate for a win.. a couple intangibles that favor the Saints.

ThaDude · Sep 25, 2016

Just glancing at last 5 results only one game went over 53.5. Brees and Ryan obviously haven't gotten any younger and their weapons are probably worse too. Divisional games where you're very familiar with opponent tend to go under. Lean to under and Saints.

SaintsFan1977 · Sep 26, 2016

ThaDude said:
Just glancing at last 5 results only one game went over 53.5. Brees and Ryan obviously haven't gotten any younger and their weapons are probably worse too. Divisional games where you're very familiar with opponent tend to go under. Lean to under and Saints.

Yea, usually they have a 27-24 type game. Thats 51 and the number is set at 53.5.

Zodiac · Sep 26, 2016

I locked in New Orleans at -2.5 bc I think the saints are in a must win spot. However after thinking for a bit and seeing a few Atlanta +3.5's out there I might take a shot at hitting both sides bc I definitely see a close game. The extra motivation and energy Steve Gleason brings will definitely help the saints to some degree. Atlanta has had some real defensive issues and I expect brees to carve them up. The LT being out is worrisome but Brees still gets the ball out as fast as anyone in the league. Payton can also scheme to assist the backup LT by using different players to chip opposing defensive ends along with other play based adjustments that can be deployed to bolster that side of the line. Divisional games are always tough to cap.

i believe 6 underdogs won outright today..