NFL Predictions Detroit Lions vs New Orleans Saints NFL Betting Odds: The New Orleans Saints have been fortunate enough to draw the cream puffs of the NFL when they host last year’s winless Detroit Lions at 1 PM ET. These teams have goals at the opposite side of the spectrum with New Orleans hoping to land in Miami for the Superbowl while the Lions are just hoping to get a win this year.
The Lions have decided to let franchise rookie quarterback Matthew Stafford learn on the job as he will make his first start of his NFL career against the Saints. Bettors placing early NFL Predictions at online sportsbook Bodog.com do not have much faith that Stafford will do much for the Lions as the NFL Betting odds on the point spread has climbed steadily from -11 points to the New Orleans Saints -13.5 points against the Detroit Lions .
New Orleans Saints Offense vs. Detroit Lions Defense: Drew Brees and the Saints passing game could be the best in the NFL. Brees has a plethora of weapons at his disposal that he should be able to destroy the Lions pathetic defense with. Detroit’s run defense is equally as poor as their pass D but the Saints will most likely opt to burn the Lions secondary with big chunks of yardage in the passing game. Keep an eye on dynamic Saints RB\WR Reggie Bush who has been hindered by knee injuries and will be a key cog to the offense.
The NFL Predictions experts at Bodog.com have the NFL Betting odds on the Lions vs Saints Total set at 49 points .
Detroit Lions Offense vs. New Orleans Saints Defense: If QB Matthew Stafford can keep his composure in his first regular season game he can do some damage to New Orleans secondary with WR Calvin Johnson . The 6’3” 240 Lb. Johnson is a mismatch for any of the Saints defenders and Stafford has the arm to launch rockets downfield if his shaky O-line can give him time to throw. The Saints defensive coordinator Gregg Williams will try to throw the kitchen sink at Stafford to shake up the rookie early. The Saints run defense is mediocre and Detroit has a gifted young runner in Kevin Smith who is among the league’s best secrets but is a little hobbled by a hip injury.
Intangibles: The Saints have two key players expected to be on the sidelines in this game in starting offensive tackle Jammal Brown and running back Pierre Thomas.
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