NFC championship: Vikings at Saints

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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NFL: AFC & NFC winner for the Superbowl

Conference Championship

Two games in the NFL Conference Championship playoff to decide who will meet in this year’s Superbowl showdown in Florida. It has been an exciting with the favorites going through and also a Cinderella story plot for others. With four teams left to battle it out, who is your favorite to go into the last two?

Indianapolis Colts vs. New York Jets

The Colts blew away the Baltimore Ravens 20-3 last weekend in the Divisional Playoffs to get into this weekend showdown with the New York Jets. Guess who played a big part in getting the Colts here? Yeah, Four times NFL MVP award, Peyton Manning, his two touchdown throw in the 2nd Quarter pretty much wrapped up the game and he will be hoping to come up with the goods again this Sunday. The Colts have some solid wide receivers that can do the job but not game changers so as long as the defense to their job, Manning will have all the time in the world to get his game going.

The Jets are certainly in 7th heaven after they dispose the San Diego Chargers 17-14 last weekend. It is surprising to see the Jets there but if you watched how they played on the day, then they have definitely earned their spot to be here to challenge for the AFC title. They are a young team with no fear and any teams coming up against the Jets will feel their defense impact. The Jet have an effective way of playing as they will pounce on any interception opportunities and turnovers when defending. Their offense line is the key to their winning formula, both rookies running back Shonn Greene and quarterback Mark Sanchez, will deploy the running tactics to keep the mistakes to a minimum to win the game. Things are really looking good for the Jets, they are really playing with a strong mentality on the road and pressure is surely not on their side.

The Indianapolis Colts are favorites to make it to the Superbowl which they last appeared in 2007. One obstacle still lies ahead and that is the fearless New York Jets team. The Jets have embarked on an unique journey where not many people believe they would have come this far and that’s because of the two rookies, D’Brickashaw Ferguson and Damien Woody. Their play is the simple game and no wonder they are getting things right. However, if the simple play gets shut down by the Colts defense, then it is hard to see how M. Sanchez can throw as good as MVP QB Manning, as he can certainly find something up his sleeves when called upon. This is the first time the Jets will play for the AFC title since 1999, what a game it will be.

New Orleans Saints vs. Minnesota Vikings

One of the most anticipated match up this season as two of the best teams in the NFC will go up for the title of being champions of the NFC conference. These two teams are well balanced and well solid in the offense and defense. It can’t get any better than this, can it? Yes it can, this is also a matchup between Quarterbacks Drew Brees and Brett Favre. It certainly looks like whoever brings their A game on the field on Sunday will be the one walking off the pitch victorious. Both teams are all about their quarterback so it will be all down to who will throw better on the day.

The New Orleans Saints brushed away the Arizona Cardinals 45-14 last weekend and showed people they are a good running team and also throwing team. They have it all when it comes to their offensive play but what about their defense duties. Now there is an issue because they are playing the Minnesota Vikings not the Cardinals, I say this because the Saints might be able to defend against a team who can deploy different variation of play with a good success rate. There is a case where it would be safe if the Saints always have the ball rather than giving it to the Vikings and let them to their stuff. The ultimate weapon will be QB Drew Brees but watch out for offensive lineman, guards Jahri Evans and Carl Nicks.

The Vikings are a strong solid team throughout the ranks. They demonstrated their power when they taught the Dallas Cowboys how to play football by winning 34-3. They are on a hot streak of consecutive wins and they will go to New Orleans with high confidence. While all eyes are on Brett Favre, he will have lots of options to see him throwing a winner on Sunday. Our Sportsbook Online Helps you in winning Online BettingWide receiver, Sidney Rice and running back Chester Taylor are others team member that the Vikings can count on to win games so it will be hard for the Saints to contain the Vikings. If things go smoothly for the Vikings then it will be a very tight affair where Brett Farve will win through more variations and options in Viking’s play. If not, he will be sacked for sure as the Saints know that is the only way to stop the Vikings.

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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.

Neither team has won a Super Bowl. In fact, the Saints have never even played in the big game.

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Vikes-Saints battle it out for NFL NFC Title Odds 2010 NFL Playoff Schedule

Vikes-Saints battle it out for NFL NFC Title Odds 2010 NFL Playoff Schedule - Current NFL Playoffs The Saints are coming off of a win over the Cardinals where they scored 45 and gave up 14 . The Vikings are coming off of a win over the Cowboys where they scored 34 and gave up 3 . Vikings are 4-0 ATS in their last 4 meetings. Over is 4-0 in the last 4 meetings.

NFL Playoff Predictions The Saints will have no answer for a balanced offensive team like the Vikings. In the end, the Vikings will win by a td. The line has opened for the NFC championship between the New Orleans Saints and the Minnesota Vikings and the Saints are NFL Odds 4.5-point home faves — the Total is set at 52.5 NFL Playoff Odds.

Seeded No. 1 overall in the NFC, New Orleans was able to capitalize on home-field advantage on Saturday, defeating the NFC West champion Arizona Cardinals by a final of 45-14, more than adequately covering the 7-point spread.

The Vikings were the second-best team in the conference and they also won at home, defeating the Dallas Cowboys 34-3. Minnesota was favored by a field goal and easily covered. Also NFL Point Spread Odds AFC Championship Indianapolis -7.5 favorites. 2010 NFL Playoff Schedule Sunday, January 24, 2010 Minnesota at New Orleans 6:40 PM ET. Read More!

Indianapolis Colts Vs Jacksonville Jaguars – Thursday Night Football

Will the 13-0 Indianapolis Colts opt for safety over perfection on Thursday Night NFL in Jacksonville Jaguars?

Will the 13-0 Indianapolis Colts opt for safety over perfection on Thursday Night NFL in Jacksonville Jaguars? Indy has clinched top-spot in the conference and the AFC South and home-field throughout the postseason and there has been some suggestion that the team could rest its starters.

The Colts say they will play their starters on Thursday, for part of the game at least. “We’re going to approach the 14th game exactly like we did one through 13,” Indy head coach Jim Caldwell told The Indianapolis Star.

“We’ve got a great rhythm in terms of our preparation and we’re going to go out and play it just like we have done the previous 13.”


While undefeated Indianapolis is 7-3 SU in its last 10 overall against Jacksonville, it is also 3-7 ATS. The game is currently off the board. Both the Indianapolis Colts and New Orleans Saints are currently sitting at 13-0 SU and could very well go 16-0.

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NFL Power Rankings Week 12

Here are some NFL Power Rankings for Week 12 (Last week's ranking is in brackets):


1 (1) Indianapolis Colts (10-0) Can the team go 16-0? Somewhere Mercury Morris is crapping his pants.

2 (2) New Orleans Saints (10-0) Don't believe me that the Saints are among the NFL elite. Listen to Bill Belichick, who said that the Saints are the best team in the NFL. Of course, Belichick may have said that to lull the Saints into a sense of security. Damn you, Belichick! You're so devious.

3 (3) Minnesota Vikings (9-1) Brett Favre for MVP. Uh, no.

4 (5) New England Patriots (7-3) Can we now get past the whole Belichick 4th and 2 call? Football people say it was a bad call; math nerds say it was the right call. We get it.

5 (10) San Diego Chargers (7-3) The Chargers defense needs to stay out of bars and away from Tila Tequila.

6 (4) Cincinnati Bengals (7-3) The Bengals were stymied by the juggernaut that is Bruce Gradkowski.

7 (7) Dallas Cowboys (7-3) Their win over the Redskins felt like a loss.

8 (8) Arizona Cardinals (7-3) That Beanie Wells is coming along nicely.

9 (11) Philadelphia Eagles (6-4) For once, Andy Reid and Donovan McNabb showed they can engineer a fourth-quarter comeback.

10 (6) Pittsburgh Steelers (6-4) The Steelers really need to do something about special teams.

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Carolina Panthers Vs New Orleans Saints - NFL Week 9 Matches Live Odds

New Orleans Saints takes Carolina Panthers at Super dome on Nov 8 at 4.05 PM -

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New Orleans Saints are near to one of the best ever record for their team. New Orleans Saints (7 wins), the unbeaten team in the NFL upto week 9. If they win the match against Carolina Panthers at Super dome on Nov 8 at 4.05 PM, then the present team is the first team to record a 8 wins in row for New Orleans.

Carolina Panthers with Three wins & 4 Losses stayed at a critical position. With 100% win rate New Orleans Saints are the hot favorites of the match. Carolina Panthers are also scored a win in the last match against Arizona cardinals. But For Carolina panthers Charles Godfrey (S), Muhsin Muhammad (WR), Dante Rosario (TE), and Thomas Davis (LB) are injured.

For New Orleans Saints also the injuries are worrying. Players Sedrick Ellis (DT), Scott Fujita (LB), Jermon Bushrod (T), John Carney (K) got injured. But for the NFL side saints is the only team unbeaten staying top with 39. Points.

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NFL Week9 Matches Picks

Washington Redskins takes on Atlanta Falcons at Georgia Dome on Nov 8 at 1 pm.

Arizona Cardinals takes on Chicago Bears at Soldier Field on Nov 8 at 1 pm.

Baltimore Ravens takes on Cincinnati Bengals at Paul Brown Stadium on Nov 8 at 1 pm.

Houston Texans Takes on Indianapolis at Lucas Oil Stadium on Nov 8 at 1 pm.

Kansas City Chiefs takes on Jacksonville Jaguars at Jacksonville Municipal Stadium on Nov 8 at 1 pm.

Miami Dolphins takes on New England Patriots at Gillette Stadium on Nov 8 at 1 pm.

Green Bay Packers takes on Tampa bay Buccaneers at Raymond James Stadium on Nov 8 at 1 pm.

Carolina Panthers takes on New Orleans Saints at Super dome on Nov 8 at 4.05 PM

Detroit Lions takes on Seattle Seahawks at Qwest Field on Nov 8 at 4.05 PM

San Diego Chargers takes on New York Giants at Giants Stadium on Nov 8 at 4.05 PM

Tennessee Titans takes on San Francisco 49ers at Candlestick Park on Nov 8 at 4.05 PM

Dallas Cowboys takes on Philadelphia Eagles at Lincoln Financial Field on Nov 8 at 8.20 PM

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