The New Orleans Saints have won two of their last four games but lost last week, while the Atlanta Falcons are riding back to back wins and four wins out of their last five games. The New Orleans Saints (6-6) host the Atlanta Falcons (8-4), Sunday Dec 7, at Louisiana Superdome for some bone crunching NFL Week 14 action. NFL oddsmakers at SBGglobal.com have the Saints as -3 point home favs over the Falcons with the over/under posted at 52 points. Get your New Orleans Saints vs Atlanta Falcons NFL Week 14 Predictions in now at SBGglobal.com
The Saints lost to the Buccaneers 20-23 on the road in Week 13. QB Drew Brees made 25 of 47 passes for 296 yards with two touchdown passes and three interceptions; he has 24 touchdown passes for 3,870 yards with 14 interceptions in 12 starts. Their top rusher on the day was RB Pierre Thomas with 11 carries for 34 yards. Their top receiver on the day was WR Marques Colston with six catches for 106 yards, while RB Pierre Thomas and WR Lance Moore each added a touchdown. The Saints are averaging 24.8 ppg and they give up an average 25.1 ppg. At home they are 4-1 SU where they average 33.4 ppg and they give up an average 19.8 ppg. Their overall offense is ranked best in the league averaging 405 yards a game, thanks to their 1st ranked passing game that’s good for 316 yards per-game. Their running game sits poorly ranked 28th in the league averaging 88 yards a game. RB Reggie Bush leads the Saints with eight touchdowns. Their overall defense is ranked 22nd in the league allowing 340 yards per-game, no thanks to their 24th ranked pass defense that allows 226 yards a game, they are average against the rush with a 19th ranked rush defense that gives up an average 114 yards per-game. The Saints are 8-4 ATS and 7-4 over/under.
The Falcons beat the Chargers 22-16 on the road in Week 13. QB Matt Ryan made 17 of 23 passes for 207 yards with two touchdown passes and no interception; he has 13 touchdown passes for 2,615 yards with six interceptions in 12 starts. Their top rusher on the day was RB Michael Turner with 31 carries for 120 yards. Their top receiver on the day was WR Roddy White with six catches for 112 yards, while TE Justin Peelle and WR Harry Douglas each added touchdowns. The Falcons are averaging 24.8 ppg and they give up an average 20.1 ppg. On the road they are 3-3 SU where they average 17.5 ppg and they give up an average 19.2 ppg. Their overall offense is ranked 6th best in the league averaging 362 yards a game, thanks to their 2nd ranked running game that’s good for 150 yards per-game. Their passing game sits idly ranked 14th in the league averaging 212 yards a game. RB Michael Turner leads the Falcons with 13 touchdowns. Their overall defense is ranked 20th in the league allowing 338 yards per-game, no thanks to their 21st ranked rush defense that allows 115 yards a game, they are just as bad against the pass with a 23rd ranked pass defense that gives up an average 222 yards per-game. The Falcons are 8-4 ATS and 5-7 over/under.
Recent Trends to Consider:
- Under is 4-1 in the last 5 meetings in New Orleans.
- Falcons are 9-4 ATS in their last 13 meetings in New Orleans.
- Falcons are 6-1 ATS in their last 7 games on field turf.
- Falcons are 4-1 ATS in their last 5 games in Week 14.
- Falcons are 4-1 ATS in their last 5 games overall.
- Falcons are 4-1 ATS in their last 5 vs. NFC.
- Saints are 6-0 ATS in their last 6 games following a S.U. loss.
- Saints are 5-1 ATS in their last 6 home games.
- Saints are 4-1 ATS in their last 5 games overall.
New Orleans Saints vs Atlanta Falcons NFL Week 14 Predictions
When: Sun, Dec 7, 2008 1:00 PM ET
Line: SBGglobal.com
Pick: Falcons +3
Point-Spreads.com New Orleans Saints vs Atlanta Falcons NFL Week 14 Predictions- Falcons +3
The Bottom Line: The Saints have great offense but can be unpredictable. The Falcons have the full meal deal going right now and I like their chances this week. Go Falcons! Get your New Orleans Saints vs Atlanta Falcons NFL Week 14 Predictions in now at SBGglobal.com and receive a 30% sign-up bonus on your initial deposit!
