The Denver Broncos (2-0) find themselves atop the AFC West after beating San Diego, while the New Orleans Saints (1-1) received their first loss to Washington on the road. Next up for Denver is a home tilt against the Saints, Sunday September 21, at Invesco Field. NFL oddsmakers at Justbet.com have the Denver Broncos as -5 ½ point home favorites over the New Orleans Saints with the over/under set at 51 ½ points. Get your NFL Weel 3 Picks on Denver Broncos vs New Orleans Saints in now at Justbet.com
The Broncos got past the Chargers last week 39-38 after a controversial call with 24 seconds left in the game. QB Jay Cutler made 36 of 50 passes for 350 yards with four touchdowns, but one interception. RB Selvin Young was their top runner with 8 carries for 78 yards but it was RB Michael Pittman who had a touchdown. Their receiving core was kept busy, WR Tony Scheffler had 6 carries with two touchdowns and WR Brandon Marshall had 18 catches for 166 yards with one touchdown. Denver fumbled twice during the game. The Broncos are averaging 40 ppg and their allowing 26 ppg. Their overall offense sits best in the NFL with 463 total yards per-game, their passing game is ranked 2nd best averaging 320 pass yards per-game. Their running game sits tenth best averaging 143 rushing yards per-game. Their defense is weak, but the Saints don’t have any, so don’t worry! The Broncos are 1-0-1 ATS and 2-0 over/under.
The Saints failed to score in the fourth quarter during last week’s 24-29 road loss against Washington. RB Reggie Bush failed to produce again with 10 carries for a lowly 28 yards. QB Drew Brees was intercepted twice during 216 passing yards day. WR Robert Meachem was the lone Saint to score a touchdown. The Saints are averaging a 10th ranked 344 total yards per-game while their running game sits lowly ranked 24th at 78 rushing yards per-game. Where’s Reggie? Their defense is horrible, ranked 29th in total yards allowed, 28th in pass yards allowed and 26th in rushing yards allowed. Yikes! The Saints are 1-1 ATS and 1-1 over/under.
Recent Trends to Consider:
- Broncos are 4-1 ATS in their last 5 games after accumulating more than 350 total yards in their previous game.
- Broncos are 4-1-1 ATS in their last 6 home games.
- Over is 7-0 in Saints last 7 games overall.
- Over is 12-1-1 in Broncos last 14 home games.
Denver Broncos vs New Orleans Saints NFL Week 3 Picks
When: Sun, Sept 21, 2008 4:15 PM ET
Line: Justbet.com
Pick: Denver -5 ½
Point-Spreads.com Denver Broncos vs New Orleans Saints NFL Week 3 Picks – Denver -5 ½
The Bottom Line: The Broncos are going to shred the Saints a new one. The Saints have no pass defense and QB Cutler is hot at throwing right now, long ball BABY! Get your Denver Broncos vs New Orleans Saints NFL Week 3 Picks in now at Justbet.com
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