Brees is on a mission and the Saints are going to win in SF for sure. Big Harb is not ready for this game. He will understand why he is ultimately a college coach in this game because Peyton and Brees will shred the 49ers when they spread 4/5 wide outs. SF is built to stop the run and they are not the best coverage team. They have given up passing yards this year and the saints are not dumb.
Saints won't be running on too many first downs. They are going ot get in 2nd and short situations a lot and that's not when the niners are their best.
The total is pretty indicative in this game that Saints could win by a td or more. SF running game is very good. Gore is a monster and I think he'll play well, but honestly, I don't see the niners converting too many first downs. The Saints are just gonna stack the box and make smith throw. and can he throw? I don't believe he can against Greer and Porter and them and so that's the main reason i like new orleans here.
Buying the half point just in case its a fg game , but i really see saints by 7+. its the only thing i think has been worth a bet this playoffs. other games are just too risky.