New Orleans Saints vs. Atlanta Falcons: Point spread and preview

In a NFL week where division rivalries will be settled, we are resuming our point spread and odds previews with the NFC South matchup New Orleans Saints vs. Atlanta Falcons. The Atlanta Falcons (5-3) are currently in a better position to contest the NFC South, sitting on the third spot, a win behind the Panthers and Buccaneers and a victory against the struggling New Orleans Saints (4-4) will improve their chance for a playoff this year. And the Saints will have the chance to sign up back-to-back victory for the first time this season, after the 32-37 win against the Chargers last week.

A tough NFL Week 10 game, as shown by the odds and spread posted at the online betting firm Bookmaker, where the Atlanta Falcons are a slight favorite, sitting on odds -120, but the Saints keep the good outlook and are listed with EVEN odds to win the football game on Sunday. At Bookmaker the New Orleans Saints vs. Atlanta Falcons point spread is posted at -1 point chalk the Falcons and the total expected by the bookie is at 50 points. For those wagering on the spread, keep in mind that New Orleans is 4-2 against the spread in its last 6 games and 6-2 against the spread in its last 8 games when playing Atlanta. Also, the total has gone UNDER in 6 of the Falcons last 9 games when playing the Saints.

As far as injuries, not much to report, the Saints will play NFL Week 10 without star running back Reggie Bush, who is nursing knee injury, while tight end Jeremy Shockey was upgraded to probable for Week 10. Meanwhile the Atlanta Falcons still have cornerback Brent Grimes listed as questionable for the game against the Saints, along with defensive tackle Grady Jackson, both with knee injuries.

Published on 11/08/2008