[ZBOIZ]

[Rollins08]

I think this will go up as the week goes on.

[ZBOIZ]

That's why I'm saying get the Saints now!

[twoods215]

I'm going to wait for it to climb and then "slam" the Vikings. Their defense is good enough to keep it close. Don't fall in love with the Saints for what they did on Saturday. Arizona has no D and gave up 40+ both games, and to make things worse they lost Rodgers-Cromartie, and then Warner got clocked. I think the Saints will likely win, but after watching the Vikings yesterday I would not lay more than 3 points.

[Boner_18]

I'd be willing to bet that you will tell us again...

[tonyhomo]

line will move down or stay where it is right now imo

[alukk]

time to slam the saints

[Shark79]

ZBOIZ is so much of a fade material ... I dunno what to do.

[jgray]

I think this will go up as the week goes on.

Early movement has it holding steady. There was an initial movement to 4.5 but now it is back to 4. I thought with the movement to 4.5 it would be on it's way up, but the return to the opener makes me think some folks are taking a critical look at this one. Great match-up between an offense that seems to have re-established its swagger with a defense that was utterly dominant on Sunday.

My early lean is with your Saints Zboiz. I think Brees can handle the pressure (and there will get pressure) better than Romo did.

[mcbaseball10]

I'd be willing to bet that you will tell us again...

Z please place a disclaimer for the newbies that don't know that you are the biggest Louisiana homer on the forum so they don't think you are making an unbiased statement! God love ya and your emotional wagers.

[Jimmy0607]

Who dat?

[Tail My Lock]

Life long Saints fan here. Not sure what to make of this game. The Vikings have always been a playoff thorn to the Saints.

My question is, who taught Reggie Bush to stop running like such a pussy?

[lakerboy]

At +4 the vikings are the play. The initial reaction would be to take the saints. I know the saints played real well on saturday but minny looked very good yesterday against the cowboys. I really want the saints to win this game bad but for betting purposes i think the vikes will lose by a fg.If you look at these teams the vikes have no real weaknesses besides maybe their secondary which i think can be and has been exposed this season. The question is will Brees get time and can the saints run against the best rund defense in the league.The saints defense is much better than people give them credit for and are ball hawkers but once again warner showed you can move on them. I think Favre can drive the vikings down the field as long as he gets time.If I was a saints fan i would be really worried about peterson. He is due to explode at any time. Lets see what happens.

[ZBOIZ]

Bush will be a major decoy in our offense this week

[jgray]

At +4 the vikings are the play. The initial reaction would be to take the saints. I know the saints played real well on saturday but minny looked very good yesterday against the cowboys. I really want the saints to win this game bad but for betting purposes i think the vikes will lose by a fg.If you look at these teams the vikes have no real weaknesses besides maybe their secondary which i think can be and has been exposed this season. The question is will Brees get time and can the saints run against the best rund defense in the league.The saints defense is much better than people give them credit for and are ball hawkers but once again warner showed you can move on them. I think Favre can drive the vikings down the field as long as he gets time.If I was a saints fan i would be really worried about peterson. He is due to explode at any time. Lets see what happens.

I agree that it's close game, and I don't know if I am playing at all right now. That said, your comments in bold above are often forgotten and lead me to lean Saints. Either way, I think we are going to see a good game. Something that has been out of character for these playoffs.

[Johnny 55]

Bush nails Ray J's sloppy seconds.

[DeluxeLiner]

lol... "OUR"

zboiz you may be right but it's hard to take a homer seriously

[chopperocker]

I'm going to wait for it to climb and then "slam" the Vikings. Their defense is good enough to keep it close. Don't fall in love with the Saints for what they did on Saturday. Arizona has no D and gave up 40+ both games, and to make things worse they lost Rodgers-Cromartie, and then Warner got clocked. I think the Saints will likely win, but after watching the Vikings yesterday I would not lay more than 3 points.

At +4 the vikings are the play. The initial reaction would be to take the saints. I know the saints played real well on saturday but minny looked very good yesterday against the cowboys. I really want the saints to win this game bad but for betting purposes i think the vikes will lose by a fg.If you look at these teams the vikes have no real weaknesses besides maybe their secondary which i think can be and has been exposed this season. The question is will Brees get time and can the saints run against the best rund defense in the league.The saints defense is much better than people give them credit for and are ball hawkers but once again warner showed you can move on them. I think Favre can drive the vikings down the field as long as he gets time.If I was a saints fan i would be really worried about peterson. He is due to explode at any time. Lets see what happens.

'i'm playin' the vikings. hope to see number climb. i'm waiting till before kick off and grabbin' a 2 team parlay MN moneyline INDY moneyline.

Vikings-
#3 Offense NFC(#4 Rushing / #4 Passing)
#2 Defense NFC(#2 against Run / #8 against Pass)
11-0 on turf
4-4 SU on road
4-4 ATS on road
1-1 ATS as road dog

Saints-
#1 Offense NFC(#2 Rushing / #1 Passing)
#13 Defense NFC(#11 against Run / #13 against Pass)
12-2 on turf
6-2 SU @ home
5-4 ATS @ home
5-4 ATS as home fav

[alka07]

saints all the way

[BigdaddyQH]

The Vikes are the play. Their defense is hands down better than the Saints. As much as I would like to see the Saints win this game and get to the Big Game, their defense is going to have to play a monster game to beat Farve and company. Farve is on a major role now. What a way for him to go out. Superbowl Champions. THe line opened at 3.5 in Vegas, and quickly went to 4, where it remains. The ML is at +170. Let's see what happens today,normally a rather dead day, but different because it is a holiday.

[morocca]

not so fast my friend. favre vs JETS for huge ratings.

[Carseller4]

Great value on the Saints....anything under 7 will remain a great value.

Don't forget the over, as the Saints will get 40+ pts by themselves.

[ZBOIZ]

Chopper this is why stats can mean so little at times.

You do know those defensive stats are majority of the 2nd and 3rd strain players right? The Saints defense was hit with a lot of injuries during the season,
but now they are healthy. As I stated last week, when the Saints are healthy they are the best team in the NFL!

This is a point that know one and I mean know one is talking about! The Saints held Arizona to ONLY 14 points! It should of been 7 but they called Sharper INT back because of a garbage hand to the face.

[ZBOIZ]

Bigdaddy I think you are buying to much of the favre going out party than the game itself

[ZBOIZ]

Can Minny secondary hold up? The same secondary that the Steelers, Cards, and yes Cutler and the Bears shredded??

[Tail My Lock]

Bush will be a major decoy in our offense this week

Decoy, hell, if the guy finally figured the key to being a successful back is to find a hole and hit it instead of dancing around like a ballerina, give him the ball.

[Scorpion]

Got the saints -3 -130 yesterday

[hugh_morris]

the point that i'm worried about really is , how is Favre going to handle Sharper...this could very easily go to the Favre of old....3,4,5 picks are not out of the question..but i think he stays focused and tries to go out in style..i'm on Minny to cover this one..

[aceking]

bet on the saints .

[blueghost]

saints will have no answer for a balanced Viking offense,,seems that Viking ML is the best bet

[jjgold]

Saints looks easy especially if Minny cannot run the ball like usual

[ZBOIZ]

Saints 31
Vikes 17

[podunk]

vikings win this game