I have a feeling that the strenuous game played last week by the Lions will hurt their chances this Saturday.
Detroit played in one of the most emotional games of the season last week vs. Green Bay in a score fest and lost. Obviously Detroit is still in the playoffs no matter what, but they exerted a ton of energy into that loss. Green Bay made the Lions work every minute of every quarter. Detroit had front row seats to Flynn’s spectacle and had no choice but to watch. Lambeau was electric and I find it hard to believe that the 2 ½ hour circus didn’t take a mental/physical toll on the Lions. They fought extremely hard and were tamed.
The last two 40+ point games for the Lions resulted in low scoring losses to opponents the following week.
Week 8) 45-10 win @ Denver
Week 10) 37 – 13 loss @ Chicago
Week 11) 49 – 35 win @ home vs. Carolina
Week 12) 27 – 15 loss @ home vs. Green Bay
This trend maybe minor, but I feel under the circumstances, New Orleans will continue their run into the playoffs by beating a deflated Detroit Lions football team.
Hopefully a showcase of the Saints 12 cylinder offense. One for every point in the spread-
I have a feeling that the strenuous game played last week by the Lions will hurt their chances this Saturday.
Detroit played in one of the most emotional games of the season last week vs. Green Bay in a score fest and lost. Obviously Detroit is still in the playoffs no matter what, but they exerted a ton of energy into that loss. Green Bay made the Lions work every minute of every quarter. Detroit had front row seats to Flynn’s spectacle and had no choice but to watch. Lambeau was electric and I find it hard to believe that the 2 ½ hour circus didn’t take a mental/physical toll on the Lions. They fought extremely hard and were tamed.
The last two 40+ point games for the Lions resulted in low scoring losses to opponents the following week.
Week 8) 45-10 win @ Denver
Week 10) 37 – 13 loss @ Chicago
Week 11) 49 – 35 win @ home vs. Carolina
Week 12) 27 – 15 loss @ home vs. Green Bay
This trend maybe minor, but I feel under the circumstances, New Orleans will continue their run into the playoffs by beating a deflated Detroit Lions football team.
Hopefully a showcase of the Saints 12 cylinder offense. One for every point in the spread-
I have a feeling that the strenuous game played last week by the Lions will hurt their chances this Saturday.
Detroit played in one of the most emotional games of the season last week vs. Green Bay in a score fest and lost. Obviously Detroit is still in the playoffs no matter what, but they exerted a ton of energy into that loss. Green Bay made the Lions work every minute of every quarter. Detroit had front row seats to Flynn’s spectacle and had no choice but to watch. Lambeau was electric and I find it hard to believe that the 2 ½ hour circus didn’t take a mental/physical toll on the Lions. They fought extremely hard and were tamed.
The last two 40+ point games for the Lions resulted in low scoring losses to opponents the following week.
Week 8) 45-10 win @ Denver
Week 10) 37 – 13 loss @ Chicago
Week 11) 49 – 35 win @ home vs. Carolina
Week 12) 27 – 15 loss @ home vs. Green Bay
This trend maybe minor, but I feel under the circumstances, New Orleans will continue their run into the playoffs by beating a deflated Detroit Lions football team.
Hopefully a showcase of the Saints 12 cylinder offense. One for every point in the spread-
I've got the feeling NO will be extremely focused on this one. They got bounced last year in the first round as a sizable favorite. Also, can't ignore their 8-0 ATS, SUP record at home. True, there is no pointspread value in taking the SAINTS, but hard to look past these factors. I don't usually bet halftime scores but take a look at this:
First half scoring: Saints are ranked second averaging 21-9 at the half. Also SAINTS as double digit home favorites are only 3-5 ATS, but they've held an average lead of 21-10 in these games. Detroit is ranked 24th in first half scoring, but is ranked second in second half scoring. I think the half time line is 7 points and could be a play.
I have a feeling that the strenuous game played last week by the Lions will hurt their chances this Saturday.
Detroit played in one of the most emotional games of the season last week vs. Green Bay in a score fest and lost. Obviously Detroit is still in the playoffs no matter what, but they exerted a ton of energy into that loss. Green Bay made the Lions work every minute of every quarter. Detroit had front row seats to Flynn’s spectacle and had no choice but to watch. Lambeau was electric and I find it hard to believe that the 2 ½ hour circus didn’t take a mental/physical toll on the Lions. They fought extremely hard and were tamed.
The last two 40+ point games for the Lions resulted in low scoring losses to opponents the following week.
Week 8) 45-10 win @ Denver
Week 10) 37 – 13 loss @ Chicago
Week 11) 49 – 35 win @ home vs. Carolina
Week 12) 27 – 15 loss @ home vs. Green Bay
This trend maybe minor, but I feel under the circumstances, New Orleans will continue their run into the playoffs by beating a deflated Detroit Lions football team.
Hopefully a showcase of the Saints 12 cylinder offense. One for every point in the spread-
I've got the feeling NO will be extremely focused on this one. They got bounced last year in the first round as a sizable favorite. Also, can't ignore their 8-0 ATS, SUP record at home. True, there is no pointspread value in taking the SAINTS, but hard to look past these factors. I don't usually bet halftime scores but take a look at this:
First half scoring: Saints are ranked second averaging 21-9 at the half. Also SAINTS as double digit home favorites are only 3-5 ATS, but they've held an average lead of 21-10 in these games. Detroit is ranked 24th in first half scoring, but is ranked second in second half scoring. I think the half time line is 7 points and could be a play.
I have a feeling that the strenuous game played last week by the Lions will hurt their chances this Saturday.
Detroit played in one of the most emotional games of the season last week vs. Green Bay in a score fest and lost. Obviously Detroit is still in the playoffs no matter what, but they exerted a ton of energy into that loss. Green Bay made the Lions work every minute of every quarter. Detroit had front row seats to Flynn’s spectacle and had no choice but to watch. Lambeau was electric and I find it hard to believe that the 2 ½ hour circus didn’t take a mental/physical toll on the Lions. They fought extremely hard and were tamed.
The last two 40+ point games for the Lions resulted in low scoring losses to opponents the following week.
Week 8) 45-10 win @ Denver
Week 10) 37 – 13 loss @ Chicago
Week 11) 49 – 35 win @ home vs. Carolina
Week 12) 27 – 15 loss @ home vs. Green Bay
This trend maybe minor, but I feel under the circumstances, New Orleans will continue their run into the playoffs by beating a deflated Detroit Lions football team.
Hopefully a showcase of the Saints 12 cylinder offense. One for every point in the spread-
I've got the feeling NO will be extremely focused on this one. They got bounced last year in the first round as a sizable favorite. Also, can't ignore their 8-0 ATS, SUP record at home. True, there is no pointspread value in taking the SAINTS, but hard to look past these factors. I don't usually bet halftime scores but take a look at this:
First half scoring: Saints are ranked second averaging 21-9 at the half. Also SAINTS as double digit home favorites are only 3-5 ATS, but they've held an average lead of 21-10 in these games. Detroit is ranked 24th in first half scoring, but is ranked second in second half scoring. I think the half time line is 7 points and could be a play.
I have a feeling that the strenuous game played last week by the Lions will hurt their chances this Saturday.
Detroit played in one of the most emotional games of the season last week vs. Green Bay in a score fest and lost. Obviously Detroit is still in the playoffs no matter what, but they exerted a ton of energy into that loss. Green Bay made the Lions work every minute of every quarter. Detroit had front row seats to Flynn’s spectacle and had no choice but to watch. Lambeau was electric and I find it hard to believe that the 2 ½ hour circus didn’t take a mental/physical toll on the Lions. They fought extremely hard and were tamed.
The last two 40+ point games for the Lions resulted in low scoring losses to opponents the following week.
Week 8) 45-10 win @ Denver
Week 10) 37 – 13 loss @ Chicago
Week 11) 49 – 35 win @ home vs. Carolina
Week 12) 27 – 15 loss @ home vs. Green Bay
This trend maybe minor, but I feel under the circumstances, New Orleans will continue their run into the playoffs by beating a deflated Detroit Lions football team.
Hopefully a showcase of the Saints 12 cylinder offense. One for every point in the spread-
I've got the feeling NO will be extremely focused on this one. They got bounced last year in the first round as a sizable favorite. Also, can't ignore their 8-0 ATS, SUP record at home. True, there is no pointspread value in taking the SAINTS, but hard to look past these factors. I don't usually bet halftime scores but take a look at this:
First half scoring: Saints are ranked second averaging 21-9 at the half. Also SAINTS as double digit home favorites are only 3-5 ATS, but they've held an average lead of 21-10 in these games. Detroit is ranked 24th in first half scoring, but is ranked second in second half scoring. I think the half time line is 7 points and could be a play.
I love the stats and analysis. I'm thinking of going large on a first half bet NO -7 because the Lions have not been to the playoffs for a long time and I think they may be a bit intimidated in that dome. Add Drew Brees and that sick offense.....It just adds up to me. I never bet halves but am thinking of doing so here.
Do you have access to any stats that would detail the first half success of teams in their first playoff game after a certain number of years in playoff drought?
I love the stats and analysis. I'm thinking of going large on a first half bet NO -7 because the Lions have not been to the playoffs for a long time and I think they may be a bit intimidated in that dome. Add Drew Brees and that sick offense.....It just adds up to me. I never bet halves but am thinking of doing so here.
Do you have access to any stats that would detail the first half success of teams in their first playoff game after a certain number of years in playoff drought?
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