The Detroit Lions still look for their first win of the season and it doesn’t look good for them this week, while the New Orleans Saints have only one win in their last three games and one win on the road all season. The Detroit Lions (0-14) host the New Orleans Saints (7-7), Sunday Dec 21, at Ford Field for some NFL Week 16 action. NFL oddsmakers at SBGglobal.com have the Saints as -7 point home favs over the Lions with the over/under listed at 50 ½ points. Get your Detroit Lions vs New Orleans Saints NFL Week 16 Predictions in now at SBGglobal.com
The Saints lost to the Bears 24-27 on the road in Week 15. QB Drew Brees made 24 of 43 passes for 232 yards with two touchdown passes and two interceptions; he has 28 touchdown passes for 4,332 yards with 16 interceptions in 14 starts. Their top rusher on the day was RB Pierre Thomas with 22 carries for 87 yards with one touchdown. Their top receiver on the day was WR Marques Colston with six catches for 84 yards with a touchdown, while RB Pierre Thomas caught for a touchdown. The Saints are averaging 27.9 ppg and they give up an average 25.2 ppg. On the road they are 1-6 SU where they average 22.4 ppg and they give up an average 28.1 ppg. Their overall offense is ranked best in the league averaging 401 yards a game, thanks to their 1st ranked passing game that’s good for 304 yards per-game. Their running game sits poorly ranked 25th in the league averaging 97 yards a game. RB Pierre Thomas leads the Saints with 11 touchdowns. Their overall defense is ranked 20th in the league allowing 337 yards per-game, no thanks to their 26th ranked pass defense that allows 229 yards a game, they are average against the rush with a 16th ranked rush defense that gives up an average 108 yards per-game. The Saints are 9-4-1 ATS and 9-4 over/under.
The Lions lost to the Colts 21-31 on the road in Week 15. QB Dan Orlovsky made 23 of 34 passes for 233 yards with one touchdown pass; he has four touchdown passes for 1,226 yards with six interceptions in eight starts. Their top rusher on the day was RB Kevin Smith with 20 carries for 88 yards with one touchdown. Their top receiver on the day was WR Calvin Johnson with nine catches for 110 yards with one touchdown. The Lions are averaging 17.1 ppg and they give up an average 31.7 ppg. At home they are 0-7 SU where they average 15.6 ppg and they give up an average 28.1 ppg. Their overall offense is ranked 29th in the league averaging 265 yards a game, no thanks to their second worst ranked running game that’s good for 78 yards per-game. Their passing game sits poorly ranked 24th in the league averaging 186 yards a game. WR Calvin Johnson leads the Lions with 10 touchdowns. Their overall defense is ranked second worst in the league allowing 389 yards per-game, no thanks to their 32nd ranked rush defense that allows 168 yards a game, they are average against the pass with a 21st ranked pass defense that gives up an average 220 yards per-game. The Lions are 6-8 ATS and 9-4 over/under.
Recent Trends to Consider:
- Underdog is 4-0 ATS in their last 4 meetings.
- Saints are 4-0 ATS in their last 4 games as a favorite.
- Saints are 4-0-1 ATS in their last 5 games overall.
- Saints are 5-0 ATS in their last 5 games following a ATS loss.
- Saints are 7-1 ATS in their last 8 road games vs. a team with a losing home record.
- Saints are 4-1 ATS in their last 5 games as a road favorite.
- Lions are 0-5 ATS in their last 5 games as a home underdog of 3.5-10.0.
Detroit Lions vs New Orleans Saints NFL Week 16 Predictions
When: Sun, Dec 21, 2008 1:00 PM ET
Line: SBGglobal.com
Pick: Saints -7
Point-Spreads.com Detroit Lions vs New Orleans Saints NFL Week 16 Predictions- Saints -7
The Bottom Line: It looks like the Lions will be going 0-15 against the high powered offense of the Saints. If the Saints lose they’ll be the laughing stock of the NFL. Go Saints! Get your Detroit Lions vs New Orleans Saints NFL Week 16 Predictions in now at SBGglobal.com and receive a 30% sign-up bonus on your initial deposit!
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