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Anyone else surprised Vikings are favored...

Posted on 9/7/17 at 1:39 pm
Posted by south bama tiger
Member since May 2008
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Posted on 9/7/17 at 1:39 pm
...in Monday night's game? I know it's only a three point spread but I'm firmly expecting the Saints to roll unless Brees has multiple interceptions.
Posted by Fun Bunch
New Orleans
Member since May 2008
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Posted on 9/7/17 at 1:41 pm to
3 points for a home team on a national game is basically a pickem.
Posted by GMoney2600
Baton Rouge
Member since Oct 2005
14110 posts
Posted on 9/7/17 at 1:42 pm to
Not really
Posted by DeathValley85
Member since May 2011
17184 posts
Posted on 9/7/17 at 1:48 pm to
They give 3 points to the home team...so its basically a pickem as was stated already.

ETA: Which seems about right to me.
This post was edited on 9/7/17 at 1:49 pm
Posted by Ryan3232
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Posted on 9/7/17 at 1:53 pm to
I think the fact that its in Minnesota makes it what it is. But many "experts" are talking like the Vikings have the best defense in the NFL and we have the worst offense. I heard someone say, "will the Saints be able to score."
Posted by Pastalaya
New Orleans
Member since Aug 2012
816 posts
Posted on 9/7/17 at 1:56 pm to
The line hasn't budged on this game since the preseason began. Vegas is not factoring in what all of us homers have seen with our own eyes - the new Defense.

On the other hand though, Snead is going to be missed. Mainly b/c Fleener is so goddamn awful there are only so many people we can count on running routes for us right now.

Still though, get that money with the Saints. Our defense is coming to perform.
Posted by Midget Death Squad
Meme Magic
Member since Oct 2008
24574 posts
Posted on 9/7/17 at 1:58 pm to
Not in the least bit. Both teams have been below average the last few seasons, and this is a Monday night home game for them. What did you expect?
Posted by Who_Dat_Tiger
Member since Nov 2015
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Posted on 9/7/17 at 2:00 pm to
quote:

I heard someone say, "will the Saints be able to score."


I guess it doesn't qualify as a trend to that moronic someone until we finish top 6 in the league in offense for 12 straight seasons.
Posted by the_watcher
Jarule's House
Member since Nov 2005
3450 posts
Posted on 9/7/17 at 2:00 pm to
quote:

Vegas is not factoring in what all of us homers have seen with our own eyes - the new Defense.


They factor in everything and know more than all of us
Posted by Fun Bunch
New Orleans
Member since May 2008
115968 posts
Posted on 9/7/17 at 2:06 pm to
quote:

The line hasn't budged on this game since the preseason began. Vegas is not factoring in what all of us homers have seen with our own eyes - the new Defense.



Vegas always knows more than us, and all they care about is, at worst, getting easy money on both sides of the line.
Posted by Lester Earl
Member since Nov 2003
278500 posts
Posted on 9/7/17 at 2:10 pm to
top 5 defense last year playing at home

would expect that
Posted by holdem Tiger
Member since Oct 2007
1059 posts
Posted on 9/7/17 at 2:21 pm to
Pass protection is going to be a real challenge for us. I suspect saints are working on the quick game to keep Drew safe.
Posted by GynoSandberg
Member since Jan 2006
72032 posts
Posted on 9/7/17 at 2:24 pm to
And you can't sleep on their offense. Diggs theilen Rudolph cook, those guys can play. Bradford can get it to em and can control a game w a lead at home

This game is far from a gimme, we will be tested on both sides
Posted by Ryan3232
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Posted on 9/7/17 at 2:24 pm to
quote:


I guess it doesn't qualify as a trend to that moronic someone until we finish top 6 in the league in offense for 12 straight seasons.

yep...

People are also really overlooking how much improved and healthy our defense is.
Posted by CocoLoco
Member since Jan 2012
29108 posts
Posted on 9/7/17 at 2:39 pm to
No, it's seriously a toss up
Posted by Alleyezon3
Lafayette, LA
Member since Nov 2007
1869 posts
Posted on 9/7/17 at 2:44 pm to
Pick Em - give 3 to the home team
Posted by Rand AlThor
Member since Jan 2014
9442 posts
Posted on 9/7/17 at 2:47 pm to
Honestly the only thing at all that is giving me any doubt about our season is Vegas. Everything that I see myself makes me believe the team will be good. Media is doubting but I don't care. Vegas though? Those guys know what they're doing. Don't feel like they'd miss enough to be that wrong about us. They have us at 8.5 wins I think.
Posted by GynoSandberg
Member since Jan 2006
72032 posts
Posted on 9/7/17 at 2:56 pm to
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Vegas though? Those guys know what they're doing. Don't feel like they'd miss enough to be that wrong about us. They have us at 8.5 wins I think.


Right, we are already down Fairley and Breaux on D. We, as fans, assume an upward trajectory on our guys like Vaccaro, Bell, Lattimore, Ony, Kikaha, Anthony etc. Vegas doesnt see our D with black and gold glasses. They have no reason to be biased.
Posted by LooseCannon22282
Mobile
Member since May 2008
33745 posts
Posted on 9/7/17 at 3:00 pm to
No
Posted by stelly1025
Lafayette
Member since May 2012
8518 posts
Posted on 9/7/17 at 3:27 pm to
I would be surprised if they were not favorate. Monday night game at home favorite by three is about right.
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