Atlanta Falcons @ New Orleans Saints: Over/Under
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This will be an exciting divisional matchup featuring two of the most powerful offenses in the NFL. At 8-4, the Atlanta Falcons are in a favourable position to make the playoffs, likely as a wildcard team. This is a must win game for either team as it has very important playoff implications. At 6-6, the Saints absolutely cannot afford to lose this one either. The Saints are a very tough opponent when they play at home. They have won 4 out of 5 home games this season. |
The Saints have the ability to put up big numbers offensively. They have the number one ranked offense and the best passing game in the league and are averaging 28.1 points per game and 34 points at home this season. The Falcons are in the thick of the NFC playoff hunt and will definitely be forced to put up big numbers offensively in order to have a chance at winning this game. Atlanta is averaging 24.8 points per game. Fortunately they are facing a defense that is allowing an average of 25.1 points per game. The trends highly favour the over in this one. Over is 9-1-1 in New Orleans last 11 home games an 11-1-1 in its last 13 games on turf. Over is 8-2 for Atlanta’s last 10 games on turf. This will definitely be one of the most exciting games of the week. The total is quite high but given the circumstances, it appears quite likely that this one will be an offensive shootout. The fact that the game is in New Orleans and obviously on a turf field plays an enormous factor influencing the point total. There is a lot of value in betting the over.
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