Atlanta Falcons vs New Orleans Saints NFL Week 10 Picks

Written by Scott Burgess

Wednesday, 05 November 2008

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The Atlanta Falcons are winners of three out of their last four games, while the New Orleans Saints have not won back to back games since last season, and they’re coming off a win in Week 8. The Atlanta Falcons (5-3) play host to the New Orleans Saints (4-4), Sunday Nov 9, at the Georgia Dome for some hard hitting NFL Week 10 action. The Saints are 4-0 SU against the Broncos in four games. NFL oddsmakers at BetUS.com have the Falcons as -1 point home favs over the Saints with the over/under posted at 40 points. Get your Atlanta Falcons vs New Orleans Saints NFL Week 10 Picks in now at BetUS.com

The Falcons beat the Raiders 24-0 on the road in Week 9. QB Matt Ryan made 17 of 22 passes for 220 yards with two touchdown passes; he has nine touchdown passes for 1,661 yards with five interceptions in eight starts. Their top rusher on the day was RB Michael Turner with 31 carries for 139 yards, RB Jerious Norwood pounded in a touchdown. Their top receiver on the day was WR Michael Jenkins with two catches for 64 yards with two touchdowns. The Falcons are averaging 22.1 ppg and they give up an average 19.2 ppg. At home they are 3-0 SU where they average 31 ppg and they give up an average 18.3 ppg. Their overall offense is ranked 7th in the league averaging 361 yards a game, no thanks to their 22nd ranked passing game that’s good for 197 yards per-game. Their running game sits the best in the league averaging 163 yards a game. RB Michael Turner leads the Falcons with six touchdowns. Their overall defense is ranked 16th in the league allowing 324 yards per-game, no thanks to their 22nd ranked rush defense that allows 119 yards a game, they are average against the pass with a 16th ranked pass defense that gives up an average 205 yards per-game. The Falcons are 5-3 ATS and 3-5 over/under.

The Saints beat the Chargers 37-32 in England in Week 8. QB Drew Brees made 30 of 41 passes for 339 yards with three touchdown pass; he has 15 touchdown passes for 2,563 yards with seven interceptions in eight starts. Their top rusher on the day was RB Deuce McAllister with 18 carries for 55 yards with a touchdown. Their top receiver on the day was WR Lance Moore with six catches for 90 yards with a touchdown, while WR Devery Henderson helped out with a touchdown. The Saints are averaging 27 ppg and they give up an average 24.4 ppg. On the road they are 0-3 SU where they average 21 ppg and they give up an average 31 ppg. Their overall offense is ranked best in the league averaging 403 yards a game, thanks to their 1st ranked passing game that’s good for 314 yards per-game. Their running game sits poorly ranked 29th in the league averaging 88 yards a game. RB Reggie Bush leads the Saints with eight touchdowns. Their overall defense is ranked 24th in the league allowing 346 yards per-game, no thanks to their 25th ranked pass defense that allows 237 yards a game, they are average against the rush with a 18th ranked rush defense that gives up an average 109 yards per-game. The Saints are 5-3 ATS and 5-2 over/under.

Recent Trends to Consider:

Saints are 4-1 ATS in their last 5 meetings in Atlanta.
Saints are 6-2 ATS in their last 8 meetings.
Saints are 8-2 ATS in their last 10 games in Week 10.
Saints are 4-1 ATS in their last 5 games after accumulating more than 350 total yards in their previous game.
Falcons are 1-10-1 ATS in their last 12 games following a SU win of more than 14 points.
Falcons are 0-5 ATS in their last 5 vs. NFC South.

Atlanta Falcons vs New Orleans Saints NFL Week 10 Picks
When: Sun, Nov 9, 2008 1:05 PM ET
Line: BetUS.com
Pick: Saints +1

Point-Spreads.com Atlanta Falcons vs New Orleans Saints NFL Week 10 Picks – Saints +1

The Bottom Line: The Saints are going to air the ball out against the Falcons weak pass defense, also Reggie will be able to run against their awful rush defense. Get your Atlanta Falcons vs New Orleans Saints NFL Week 10 Picks in now at BetUS.com and receive a 10% sign-up bonus on your initial deposit!