The Green Bay Packers got a much needed win over the Bears in week 11, while the New Orleans Saints play their first game on home turf in six weeks. A win for the Packers will put them in a three way tie for first in the NFC North, while the Saints sit at the bottom of the NFC South. The New Orleans Saints (5-5) host the Green Bay Packers (5-5), Monday Nov 24, at the Louisiana Superdome for some bone crunching Monday Night Football. NFL oddsmakers at Sportsbook.com have the Saints as -1 point home favs over the Packers with the over/under set at 51 points. Get your Green Bay Packers vs New Orleans Saints Monday Night Football Pick in now at Sportsbook.com
The Packers humiliated the Bears 37-3 at home in Week 11. QB Aaron Rogers made 23 of 30 passes for 227 yards with two touchdown passes with one interception; he has 15 touchdown passes for 2,351 yards with six interceptions in 10 starts. Their top rusher on the day was RB Ryan Grant with 25 carries for 145 yards with one touchdown. Their top receiver on the day was WR Greg Jennings with five catches for 64 yards with one touchdown, while WR Donald Lee added a touchdown. The Packers are averaging 27.4 ppg and they give up an average 20.9 ppg. On the road they are 2-3 SU where they average 27.8 ppg and they give up an average 23.8 ppg. Their overall offense is ranked 15th in the league averaging 330 yards a game, no thanks to their 20th ranked running game that’s good for 108 yards per-game. Their passing game sits averagely ranked 12th in the league averaging 222 yards a game. WR Greg Jennings leads the Packers with five touchdowns. Their overall defense is ranked 15th in the league allowing 323 yards per-game, thanks to their 3rd ranked pass defense that allows 176 yards a game, they are bad against the rush with a 28th ranked rush defense that gives up an average 147 yards per-game. The Packers are 7-3 ATS and 6-3 over/under.
The Saints beat the Chiefs 30-20 on the road in Week 11. QB Drew Brees made 25 of 36 passes for 266 yards with one touchdown pass and one interception; he has 18 touchdown passes for 3,251 yards with 11 interceptions in 10 starts. Their top rusher on the day was RB Pierre Thomas with 16 carries for 88 yards with a touchdown, while RB Deuce McAllister pounded in a touchdown. Their top receiver on the day was WR Lance Moore with eight catches for 102 yards with a touchdown, while WR Devery Henderson helped out with a touchdown. The Saints are averaging 26.6 ppg and they give up an average 24.9 ppg. At home they are 3-1 SU where they average 29 ppg and they give up an average 17.5 ppg. Their overall offense is ranked best in the league averaging 411 yards a game, thanks to their 1st ranked passing game that’s good for 319 yards per-game. Their running game sits poorly ranked 27th in the league averaging 91 yards a game. RB Reggie Bush leads the Saints with eight touchdowns and is listed as questionable for tonight’s game. Their overall defense is ranked 23rd in the league allowing 349 yards per-game, no thanks to their 25th ranked pass defense that allows 238 yards a game, they are average against the rush with a 18th ranked rush defense that gives up an average 111 yards per-game. The Saints are 6-4 ATS and 6-3 over/under.
Recent Trends to Consider:
- Over is 4-0 in the last 4 meetings.
- Packers are 4-0 ATS in their last 4 games following a ATS win.
- Packers are 10-1 ATS in their last 11 games after allowing less than 15 points in their previous game.
- Packers are 13-3-1 ATS in their last 17 road games.
- Saints are 1-4 ATS in their last 5 vs. NFC.
- Saints are 1-5 ATS in their last 6 games following a ATS win.
- Saints are 0-5 ATS in their last 5 games following a S.U. win.
Green Bay Packers vs New Orleans Saints Monday Night Football Pick
When: Mon, Nov 24, 2008 8:15 PM ET
Line: Sportsbook.com
Pick: Packers +1
Point-Spreads.com Green Bay Packers vs New Orleans Saints Monday Night Football Pick – Packers +1
The Bottom Line: The Packers are going to keep the Saints passing game to a minimum with their third ranked pass defense. The Saints have no running game, while the Packers do. Go Packers! Get your Green Bay Packers vs New Orleans Saints Monday Night Football Pick in now at Sportsbook.com and receive a 10% sign-up bonus on your initial deposit!
