Week 12 NFL Betting- New Orleans Saints at Atlanta Falcons
Drew Brees and The New Orleans Saints will head to The Georgia Dome in Georgia to square off against Matt Ryan and The Atlanta Falcons for Thursday Night’s Pro Football Betting action. The game kicks off at 8:25PM EST and is being broadcast on THE NFLN.
Week 12 NFL Wagering Lines Courtesy Of BetAnySports
The NFL Wagering lines opened up with The New Orleans Saints laying -6.5 points on The Atlanta Falcons. The Over/Under Bettors were seeing the total listed at fifty-two when week 12’s NFL betting lines opened. As we look at the live football betting Lines courtesy of BetAnySports we can see that The New Orleans Saints are currently laying ten points on The Atlanta Falcons. The Over/Under Bettors are looking at the total currently listed at fifty-three.
Week 12 Game Overview – New Orleans Saints at Atlanta Falcons
The Saints come into Atlanta with an 8-2 record, battling for a spot atop of the NFC. The Falcons are suffering through an injury-riddled season that has been very disappointing. The Falcons enter the game with a record of 2-8. While the Falcons have not lived up to expectations after finishing 13-3 last season, and one game away from reaching the Superbowl, the game figures to be competitive as two division rivals square off.
The Falcons have not been able to run the football all season, averaging below 70 yards per contest. Free agent running back Stephen Jackson has had his worst season in recent years, not scoring a touchdown in the last six contests. The Saints’ defense added defensive coordinator Rob Ryan, and the addition has produced good results. Expect Ryan to get after Falcons’ quarterback
Matt Ryan with an aggressive array of blitzes and stunts. While the Falcons’ defense has struggled all season, expect the Saints’ offense to thrive as they are averaging almost 30 points per game, while sitting second in the league in total offensive production. Saints’ quarterback Drew Brees is enjoying another outstanding season, completing 68% of his passes, while trailing only Peyton Manning in passing yards and touchdowns. The Falcons’ defense is giving up almost 30 points per game, so expect Brees and the Saints’ offense to have a big game. The Saints’ defense has been solid giving up just over 18 points per game, while ranked fourth in yards allowed per game. The Saints’ defense is expected to be without cornerback Jabari Greer, who was injured in the team’s last game.
The Falcons’ running game showed signs of life against Tampa Bay last week, rushing for over 150 yards, after averaging just under 65 yards per game this season. While Stephen Jackson has struggled, seldom used back up running back Antone Smith showed nice burst against Tampa Bay, which makes it possible he will see more time against New Orleans.
The New Orleans Saints will be favored against the Atlanta Falcons coming into this contest, but expect the Falcons to keep the game competitive. With nothing but pride left to play for, the Falcons will learn a lot about their team, and how they will finish the season. The Saints need to win this road game to keep pace with the Seattle Seahawks in the race for the NFC’s best record.
Free Pro Football Betting Pick: Atlanta Falcons
