New Orleans Saints Betting
The 2008 New Orleans Saints are favored to win the NFC South by rebuilding their porous pass defense with veteran play makers and potent passing led by QB Drew Brees. Sportsbooks give the Saints the best odds to win the NFC South at +120. Preseason betting action has been heavy on the Saints winning more than 9 regular season games with an improved defense.
New Orleans Saints Key Additions
TE Jeremy Shockey
LB Dan Morgan
DB Randall Gay
DL Bobby McCray
DB Aaron Glenn
QB Mark Brunell
K Taylor Melhaff
New Orleans Saints Key Losses
OL Jeff Faine
K Olindo Mare
LB Matt McCoy
TE Eric Johnson
2007 Record: 7-9 (T2nd, NFC South)
Offensive Team Rank: 28th Rushing, 3rd Passing, T12th Scoring
Defensive Team Rank: 13th Rushing, 30th Passing, 25th Scoring
The New Orleans Saints offense was 3rd in passing behind QB Drew Brees NFL record 652 passing attempts in 2007. The offense playing calling was unbalanced due to injuries to running back and a defense that had the Saints' playing catch up. Look for a more balanced offense this year if RB Deuce McAllister can stay healthy. TE Jeremy Shockey is looking to revitalize his career by being reunited with head coach Sean Payton and will provide a 2nd passing option behind WR Marques Colston (98 receptions, 1202 yards, 11 TDs). The offense will be fine this year behind an OL that only allowed 16 sacks despite the high pass attempts.
The New Orleans Saints defense was the key off season upgrade after having the 30th ranked passing defense. LB Jonathan Vilma will go back into his familiar 4-3 defense and hopes to revitalise his career. Veterans LB Dan Morgan, CB Aaron Glenn and CB Randall Gay. 1st round pick DT Sedrick Ellis is expected to start and make an impact on the run defense to free up DE Charles Grand and newly acquired DE Bobby McCray. Look for an improved Saints DE in 2008.
NFL Betting Edge
Look for a more balanced offense that will keep the Saints defense off the field. Watch how effective the Saints improve the pass rush to help out the secondary. The Saints are going to be a public team on the Totals Over with all the preseason hype on the passing game and acquisition of TE Jeremy Shockey. Lean on the Total Unders for first 4 games (Tampa Bay, @ Washington, @ Denver, San Francisco) as the Saints will try to establish their running game this year.
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NFL Odds New Orleans Saints Regular Season Wins
Over 81/2 Regular Season Wins -170
Under 81/2 Regular Season Wins +130
Online Sportsbooks have NFL Future odds for the New Orleans Saints for regular season wins at Over 81/2 -170 odds meaning that for every $170 bet will payout $100. NFL Lines Explained is a quick explanation on bet odds. Preseason betting action has been pounding the over and driving the line up since it posted as the betting public expects the Saints to win 9 or more games.
NFL Odds to win the Super Bowl
New Orleans Saints +2000
New York Giants +2000
Dallas Cowboys +700
New England Patriots +325
San Diego Chargers +700
Indianapolis Colts +750
Jacksonville Jaguars +1400
NFL Future odds have the Saints with the same odds as the New York Giants in winning the Super Bowl at +2000 meaning that for every $100 bet will payout $2000.
NFL Odds to win the NFC Championship
New Orleans Saints +800
New York Giants +800
Philadelphia Eagles +850
Dallas Cowboys +275
Minnesota Vikings +850
Green Bay Packers +1000
The New Orleans Saints have the 3rd best NFL Future odds for the NFC Championship at +800 odds.
NFL Odds to win NFC South Division
New Orleans Saints +120
Atlanta Falcons +1800
Carolina Panthers +250
Tampa Bay Buccaneers +200
Line makers have the New Orleans Saints at the favorite to win the NFC South at +120 odds.
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