While the AFC championship features greenhorn Mark Sanchez against wily vet Peyton Manning, the NFC title game will see two experienced QBs going head to head in the New Orleans Saints’ Drew Brees and the Minnesota Vikings’ Brett Favre.
Going into Sunday’s tilt, online sportsbooks have New Orleans listed as a 3.5-point home fave and the Total is currently 53.
The Saints are favored by a field goal in first half NFL Betting and the Total for the first two quarters is set at 26.5.
SPORTSBETTING.com is reporting balanced action on this game, much more so than the AFC matchup between the Jets and Colts.
The NFC’s Top 2 seeds performed similarly in the divisional round, handily defeating their opponents.
The Saints covered as 7-point home faves as they defeated the Arizona Cardinals 45-14 and the Vikes stopped Tony Romo and the surging Dallas Cowboys in a 34-3 win — Minnesota covered as a 3-point home favorite.
Let’s look at some NFL Betting numbers from this matchup:
NFC Championship Trends:
- In their last nine games overall, Minnesota has the edge over New Orleans, going 8-1 straight up and 6-3 against the spread.
- The last nine games between these two teams have produced 1 Over, 7 Unders and 1 Push. .
- New Orleans has a record of 14 Overs and 3 Unders in their last 17 starts vs. teams from the NFC North.
- The Saints are only 3-8 ATS in their last 11 starts.
- The last 11 January road games have not been kind to Minnesota and its bettors, as the Vikings are 1-10 SU and 1-10 ATS.
- The Saints haven’t been too sharp either though in January, as they are only 4-9 SU and 3-10 ATS.
- The last 13 times New Orleans has been favored by 4-points or less, it has been a boon for bettors, as they boats a record of 10-3 ATS. In this situation, they have scored 11 Overs and 2 Unders.
- Minnesota, on the other hand, has burned a hole in bettors’ pockets in their last 13 games when underdogs of +4 or less; as they have a record of 3-10 SU and 3-8-2 ATS in that situation.
Super Bowl Odds:
In Super Bowl XLIV futures betting, the Saints are +200 favorites while the Vikings are +400.
Both teams have a lot of offensive weapons so the NFC title game should be a good one.
Good luck.
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Thursday, January 21, 2010
Wednesday, January 20, 2010
NFL Playoff Power Rankings
Best quarterback
1. Peyton Manning, Colts — Enough about the lack of multiple Super Bowl
bling. Give him time, and the NFL's king of commercials should match up with history's best quarterbacks just fine in the jewelry department. By the time he's finished his playing days and coaching up his own little Mannings, he may own every passing record in the book — even all of Brett Favre's prodigious numbers, including Mr. Wrangler's Iron-Man streak of consecutive starts.
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2. Brett Favre, Vikings — Having his best season ever, finally controlling his gambling urges at age 40.
3. Drew Brees, Saints — The hero to all with unusual birthmarks, all the inspirational Brees is missing is a title.
4. Mark Sanchez, Jets — No 23-year-old should be able to handle his success and the Big Apple madness with such ease.
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* Best arm/long ball — Brett Favre, Vikings: Even at his age, Favre can still sling it with the best of 'em.
* Most accurate — Drew Brees, Saints: Can't argue here, since he set the NFL's all-time single-season record for completion percentage.
* Best at reading defenses — Peyton Manning, Colts: Some joke that he's the real coach of the Colts.
* Best pocket presence — Peyton Manning, Colts: Threw the most passes in the NFL, yet was sacked the fewest amount of times.
* Best charisma — Brett Favre, Vikings: All four have moxie, but Favre wins for not being ashamed to throw his Wranglers on the ground.
* Most likely to throw an INT at the worst time — Mark Sanchez, Jets: Avoiding the big picks lately, but he's still a rookie.
* Best overall passing game — Saints: Hard to pick one among the Saints/Colts/Vikes trio, but New Orleans is loaded with X factors.
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1. Peyton Manning, Colts — Enough about the lack of multiple Super Bowl
bling. Give him time, and the NFL's king of commercials should match up with history's best quarterbacks just fine in the jewelry department. By the time he's finished his playing days and coaching up his own little Mannings, he may own every passing record in the book — even all of Brett Favre's prodigious numbers, including Mr. Wrangler's Iron-Man streak of consecutive starts.
THE REST:
2. Brett Favre, Vikings — Having his best season ever, finally controlling his gambling urges at age 40.
3. Drew Brees, Saints — The hero to all with unusual birthmarks, all the inspirational Brees is missing is a title.
4. Mark Sanchez, Jets — No 23-year-old should be able to handle his success and the Big Apple madness with such ease.
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* Best arm/long ball — Brett Favre, Vikings: Even at his age, Favre can still sling it with the best of 'em.
* Most accurate — Drew Brees, Saints: Can't argue here, since he set the NFL's all-time single-season record for completion percentage.
* Best at reading defenses — Peyton Manning, Colts: Some joke that he's the real coach of the Colts.
* Best pocket presence — Peyton Manning, Colts: Threw the most passes in the NFL, yet was sacked the fewest amount of times.
* Best charisma — Brett Favre, Vikings: All four have moxie, but Favre wins for not being ashamed to throw his Wranglers on the ground.
* Most likely to throw an INT at the worst time — Mark Sanchez, Jets: Avoiding the big picks lately, but he's still a rookie.
* Best overall passing game — Saints: Hard to pick one among the Saints/Colts/Vikes trio, but New Orleans is loaded with X factors.
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Tuesday, January 19, 2010
NFL's final four
t's down to four in the National Football League, with storylines aplenty.
Ageless wonder Brett Favre and his Minnesota Vikings meet Drew Brees and the mighty New Orleans Saints in the NFC championship, while another grizzled veteran in Peyton Manning leads his Indianapolis Colts into the AFC championship against the upstart New York Jets, led by rookie quarterback Mark Sanchez.
There is a little something for everyone in this Sunday doubleheader.
You've got a meeting of powerhouses between the Vikings and Saints.
Minnesota was 12-4 on the season, having lost its final four games, while New Orleans, which flirted with perfection nearly all season, finished the campaign at 13-3.
In this matchup, it's hard to determine the sentimental favourite.
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Neither team has won a Super Bowl. In fact, the Saints have never even played in the big game.
For Minnesota, there's the Favre factor. It's hard not to root for the man many have been writing off as well past his prime for years.
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Ageless wonder Brett Favre and his Minnesota Vikings meet Drew Brees and the mighty New Orleans Saints in the NFC championship, while another grizzled veteran in Peyton Manning leads his Indianapolis Colts into the AFC championship against the upstart New York Jets, led by rookie quarterback Mark Sanchez.
There is a little something for everyone in this Sunday doubleheader.
You've got a meeting of powerhouses between the Vikings and Saints.
Minnesota was 12-4 on the season, having lost its final four games, while New Orleans, which flirted with perfection nearly all season, finished the campaign at 13-3.
In this matchup, it's hard to determine the sentimental favourite.
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Neither team has won a Super Bowl. In fact, the Saints have never even played in the big game.
For Minnesota, there's the Favre factor. It's hard not to root for the man many have been writing off as well past his prime for years.
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Tuesday, January 12, 2010
NFL Betting Tips for the 2009-2010 Playoffs
After watching the wild card games over the weekend I noticed something you need to keep in mind when you do some NFL football Betting this up coming weekend. Every single team that actually advanced to the next round had one thing in common, they were able to run the ball effectively, but I wouldn’t expect it to be a major factor in the rest of the playoffs.
All the winning teams this weekend were able to run the ball and outgained their rivals in that department, something that at first looked overrated, especially if you consider that this has become a passing league. NFL Live Odds on NFL 2010 Playoffs at Sportsbetting.com
For example, in the first game of the weekend both teams ran a total of 171 yards, the Jets beat the Bengals because they were able to establish the run first and then got some room for Mark Sanchez to make some key plays. As you can see, the main factor was the run.
The same thing happened in the Dallas - Philly game, the Cowboys outgained the Eagles 198-56 in rushing yards, they ran the ball and tired out the opponents defense using good ole’ old school football.
The New England – Baltimore match was a perfect example on how a playoff game was played back in the day and how you should face an opponent in cold weather. The Ravens crushed the Patriots in the running department, 234 rushing yards against 64; they were able to bag an easy win. Check out NFL Live Odds on NFL 2010 Playoffs at Sportsbetting.com
John Harbaugh knew that in this weather throwing the ball was going to be a bit hard so they decided to go through the ground, and with two really good backs like Rice and McGahee it was a safe bet.
Now before you go and start betting for the team with the best backs, there is one major factor you need to keep in mind the rest of the way to the Super Bowl. The weather it won’t be a factor anymore. Make your bets with NFL Live Odds on NFL 2010 Playoffs at Sportsbetting.com
Three of the upcoming 4 games will be played in a dome and the other one will be during warm weather, so we can expect matches with big passing games.
The reason people say that you have to run the ball this time of year is because of the cold weather that directly affects the passing game, it’s something that we are going to see only if Baltimore and New York knock out San Diego and Indianapolis and the chances of both teams advancing don’t look so good.
Also consider that the four top seeded teams have huge QB figures and their offense relies on the passing game. Peyton Manning, Phillip Rivers, Brett Favre and Drew Brees all had over 4,000 passing yards in the regular season. Do you think a rushing offense will be a factor against a team that could strike you with a long TD any given play? I don’t think so. NFL Live Odds on NFL 2010 Playoffs at Sportsbetting.com
All of them also have plenty of playmakers in the receiving department and tend to make very few mistakes throwing the ball, all reasons why you shouldn’t expect the run to be a major factor this week.
All the winning teams this weekend were able to run the ball and outgained their rivals in that department, something that at first looked overrated, especially if you consider that this has become a passing league. NFL Live Odds on NFL 2010 Playoffs at Sportsbetting.com
For example, in the first game of the weekend both teams ran a total of 171 yards, the Jets beat the Bengals because they were able to establish the run first and then got some room for Mark Sanchez to make some key plays. As you can see, the main factor was the run.
The same thing happened in the Dallas - Philly game, the Cowboys outgained the Eagles 198-56 in rushing yards, they ran the ball and tired out the opponents defense using good ole’ old school football.
The New England – Baltimore match was a perfect example on how a playoff game was played back in the day and how you should face an opponent in cold weather. The Ravens crushed the Patriots in the running department, 234 rushing yards against 64; they were able to bag an easy win. Check out NFL Live Odds on NFL 2010 Playoffs at Sportsbetting.com
John Harbaugh knew that in this weather throwing the ball was going to be a bit hard so they decided to go through the ground, and with two really good backs like Rice and McGahee it was a safe bet.
Now before you go and start betting for the team with the best backs, there is one major factor you need to keep in mind the rest of the way to the Super Bowl. The weather it won’t be a factor anymore. Make your bets with NFL Live Odds on NFL 2010 Playoffs at Sportsbetting.com
Three of the upcoming 4 games will be played in a dome and the other one will be during warm weather, so we can expect matches with big passing games.
The reason people say that you have to run the ball this time of year is because of the cold weather that directly affects the passing game, it’s something that we are going to see only if Baltimore and New York knock out San Diego and Indianapolis and the chances of both teams advancing don’t look so good.
Also consider that the four top seeded teams have huge QB figures and their offense relies on the passing game. Peyton Manning, Phillip Rivers, Brett Favre and Drew Brees all had over 4,000 passing yards in the regular season. Do you think a rushing offense will be a factor against a team that could strike you with a long TD any given play? I don’t think so. NFL Live Odds on NFL 2010 Playoffs at Sportsbetting.com
All of them also have plenty of playmakers in the receiving department and tend to make very few mistakes throwing the ball, all reasons why you shouldn’t expect the run to be a major factor this week.
Wednesday, December 9, 2009
NFL Picks: For the Upcoming Week 14 NFL
If the mighty haven’t fallen yet, they’re teetering.
Perennial pre-season favourites Pittsburgh and New England aren’t at the centre of the playoff discussion with just four weeks of regular-season football remaining. It’s certainly not the type of claim — regarding these two organizations — we’re used to hearing at this time of year.
Much can change in a short period of time, but you can mark this one down: if the Steelers (at 6-6) don’t guzzle the Browns on Thursday, their season is done.
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Tom Brady and his Patriots (7-5) have a little more rope, but not a full coil. New England’s advantage could be the schedule. In the final two weeks, the Patriots face Jacksonville and Houston, two teams they’ll likely need to beat out to land a wild-card slot if they can’t harness the AFC East title.
• THURSDAY
Pittsburgh (6-6) at Cleveland (1-11) (+9.5)
The Steelers surrendered 396 yards-combined to Oakland last week. Defensive co-ordinator Dick LeBeau is legendary at making the right adjustments and history tells us to ride his coattails and QB Ben Roethlisberger’s arm when the season’s on the line. Take the Steelers.
• SUNDAY
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New Orleans (12-0) at Atlanta (6-6) (+10.5)
How bad does Drew Brees have it? He takes his air show onto the immaculate carpet and conditions at the Georgia Dome seven days after ripping up the turf in Washington with 419 yards. Can we at least hit 500 this week? Brees leads the NFL in passer rating (111.3) and TDs (29) and faces the fourth-worst pass defence in the league. Take the Saints.
Green Bay (8-4) at Chicago (5-7) (+3)
Wasn’t it Chicago that was supposed the have the dominating defence? The Packers are fourth against the run and fifth against the pass. Since the Bears can’t do either (watch the logic kick in here folks …), take the Packers.
St. Louis (1-11) at Tennessee (5-7) (-12.5)
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According to Accuscore, a simulator that forecasts the probability of teams winning games, the Titans have a nine per cent chance of making the playoffs. Miraculous comebacks don’t come around often and that loss to Indy last week likely ended things for Tennessee. They’ll take it out on the Rams this weekend. Take the Titans.
Denver (8-4) at Indianapolis (12-0) (-7)
Nice bounce-back shown by the Broncos the past two weeks after dropping four in a row. Denver faces a Colts team that astounds, given the injuries. Indianapolis has Peyton, but they’ve also dug up a good running attack led by Joseph Addai (two TDs last week). Take the Colts.
Buffalo (4-8) at Kansas City (3-9) (+1)
How meaningful is this one? Well for one participant, not really. Terrell Owens signed with a modelling agency this week to go with his reality show and breakfast cereal. "When you’ve got some good looks like myself, you’ve got to take full advantage of it," the sometime focused Bills receiver said. There’s no catwalk in KC. Take the Chiefs.
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Cincinnati (9-3) at Minnesota (10-2) (-6.5)
The Bengals have underwhelmed lately. The Vikings need a rebound game after losing convincingly to Arizona. Take the Vikings.
Carolina (5-7) at New England (7-5) (-13)
Pats have dropped three of four and might be reeling, but Carolina is one soft spot New England can land on. Take the Patriots.
NY Jets (6-6) at Tampa Bay (1-11) (+3)
Rookie QB Mark Sanchez (sprained knee) sits and Kellen Clemens takes his spot. Tough break for the Jets, who’ve won two straight but the offence has dried up. Expect to see a lot of RB Thomas Jones, which should be enough against the league’s second-worst run stop. Take the Jets.
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Miami (6-6) at Jacksonville (7-5) (-3)
Huge win for the Jags last week against Houston; ditto for Miami against the Pats. The Jags’ schedule down the stretch (Indy, at New England) is a brute and any hope for a wild card rests with a must-win at home this week. Take the Jaguars.
Detroit (2-10) at Baltimore (6-6) (-13)
The Ravens move forward after a trio of tough games (Indianapolis, Pittsburgh and Green Bay). There’s no chance of a letdown Sunday with an opportunity to improve the playoff chances. RB Ray Rice is a great fantasy play. Take the Ravens.
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Seattle (5-7) at Houston (5-7) (-6)
Rumblings have Houston coach Gary Kubiak in trouble and this is desperation time for a Texans team that should be playing better. Neither team has much of a run game, meaning Matt Schaub versus Matt Hasselbeck. Take Schaub; take the Texans.
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Perennial pre-season favourites Pittsburgh and New England aren’t at the centre of the playoff discussion with just four weeks of regular-season football remaining. It’s certainly not the type of claim — regarding these two organizations — we’re used to hearing at this time of year.
Much can change in a short period of time, but you can mark this one down: if the Steelers (at 6-6) don’t guzzle the Browns on Thursday, their season is done.
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Tom Brady and his Patriots (7-5) have a little more rope, but not a full coil. New England’s advantage could be the schedule. In the final two weeks, the Patriots face Jacksonville and Houston, two teams they’ll likely need to beat out to land a wild-card slot if they can’t harness the AFC East title.
• THURSDAY
Pittsburgh (6-6) at Cleveland (1-11) (+9.5)
The Steelers surrendered 396 yards-combined to Oakland last week. Defensive co-ordinator Dick LeBeau is legendary at making the right adjustments and history tells us to ride his coattails and QB Ben Roethlisberger’s arm when the season’s on the line. Take the Steelers.
• SUNDAY
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New Orleans (12-0) at Atlanta (6-6) (+10.5)
How bad does Drew Brees have it? He takes his air show onto the immaculate carpet and conditions at the Georgia Dome seven days after ripping up the turf in Washington with 419 yards. Can we at least hit 500 this week? Brees leads the NFL in passer rating (111.3) and TDs (29) and faces the fourth-worst pass defence in the league. Take the Saints.
Green Bay (8-4) at Chicago (5-7) (+3)
Wasn’t it Chicago that was supposed the have the dominating defence? The Packers are fourth against the run and fifth against the pass. Since the Bears can’t do either (watch the logic kick in here folks …), take the Packers.
St. Louis (1-11) at Tennessee (5-7) (-12.5)
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According to Accuscore, a simulator that forecasts the probability of teams winning games, the Titans have a nine per cent chance of making the playoffs. Miraculous comebacks don’t come around often and that loss to Indy last week likely ended things for Tennessee. They’ll take it out on the Rams this weekend. Take the Titans.
Denver (8-4) at Indianapolis (12-0) (-7)
Nice bounce-back shown by the Broncos the past two weeks after dropping four in a row. Denver faces a Colts team that astounds, given the injuries. Indianapolis has Peyton, but they’ve also dug up a good running attack led by Joseph Addai (two TDs last week). Take the Colts.
Buffalo (4-8) at Kansas City (3-9) (+1)
How meaningful is this one? Well for one participant, not really. Terrell Owens signed with a modelling agency this week to go with his reality show and breakfast cereal. "When you’ve got some good looks like myself, you’ve got to take full advantage of it," the sometime focused Bills receiver said. There’s no catwalk in KC. Take the Chiefs.
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Cincinnati (9-3) at Minnesota (10-2) (-6.5)
The Bengals have underwhelmed lately. The Vikings need a rebound game after losing convincingly to Arizona. Take the Vikings.
Carolina (5-7) at New England (7-5) (-13)
Pats have dropped three of four and might be reeling, but Carolina is one soft spot New England can land on. Take the Patriots.
NY Jets (6-6) at Tampa Bay (1-11) (+3)
Rookie QB Mark Sanchez (sprained knee) sits and Kellen Clemens takes his spot. Tough break for the Jets, who’ve won two straight but the offence has dried up. Expect to see a lot of RB Thomas Jones, which should be enough against the league’s second-worst run stop. Take the Jets.
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Miami (6-6) at Jacksonville (7-5) (-3)
Huge win for the Jags last week against Houston; ditto for Miami against the Pats. The Jags’ schedule down the stretch (Indy, at New England) is a brute and any hope for a wild card rests with a must-win at home this week. Take the Jaguars.
Detroit (2-10) at Baltimore (6-6) (-13)
The Ravens move forward after a trio of tough games (Indianapolis, Pittsburgh and Green Bay). There’s no chance of a letdown Sunday with an opportunity to improve the playoff chances. RB Ray Rice is a great fantasy play. Take the Ravens.
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Seattle (5-7) at Houston (5-7) (-6)
Rumblings have Houston coach Gary Kubiak in trouble and this is desperation time for a Texans team that should be playing better. Neither team has much of a run game, meaning Matt Schaub versus Matt Hasselbeck. Take Schaub; take the Texans.
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