Why is the Saints line only 9.5?

ezeblazin · 12-04-09, 11:27 PM

Redskins=#1 pass defense, at home, and have only lost by more than 9.5 twice this year.

2daBank · 12-04-09, 11:34 PM

classic letdown spot if there ever was 1. saints coming off big time mon night win short week going to play in the cold against a team with a good pass defense. im by no means telling you your wrong just pointing out the reasons i think this spread is not any higher

rain_e · 12-04-09, 11:54 PM

I do see the pass defence is ranked number one however they have let alot of big plays happen this year. I'm sure they will the Saints won't be putting up 40 points but can the Washington offence put up many points to keep it within 10? The outdoor/cold weather is definately an issue.

tKL · 12-05-09, 01:37 AM

the only reason why i think the saints are not going to win by much is only because of the weather conditions up there. even though the redskins are the #1 pass defense, sean payton has proved that he can quickly come up with ideas to counter defenses.

Shafted69 · 12-05-09, 01:54 AM

Saint my lose this SU

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Shahbucks · 12-05-09, 04:02 AM

This should definitely be at 12.5-13. Skins have played many teams close. The only way this goes over two scores is if Was turns the ball over. And if thats the case Saints 30-17 if not 28-20

LLXC · 12-05-09, 04:27 AM

Go Redskins!

woody78 · 12-05-09, 07:51 PM

Skins will cover, they play tough D and can score some now with Bingo calling the plays.

Serbone · 12-05-09, 08:00 PM

Letdown for New Orleans, they are 11-0 and proved themselves to the world Monday night by beating brand name team Patriots.
Skins have pretty strong D.
Ket Skins DT Haynesworth will play.
The Skins OL is getting better, adjusting to the injuries, new LT is doing OK.
Game is on grass.
Will be colder than the dome. The colder, the better for Skins.
If it is windy, that helps Skins, minimizes Brees.
Books keep it at 9.5 makes favorite a thousand percent more attractive than 10.
Take Skins + 9.5 for small play; if it is windy, cold, make a bigger bet.

cobalt king · 12-05-09, 10:34 PM

No way the saints lose SU but it might be a trap they could eek it out by 4 or so or they could blow a hole in them the size of the superdome Im hoping for the latter

Carseller4 · 12-05-09, 10:39 PM

Letdown? I guess the Saints don't realize that the Vikings are only 1 game behind them? Saints roll easily, bad weather or not.

BustedPretext · 12-05-09, 11:48 PM

Saints aren't nearly the Road team that they are at home. A couple weeks ago the Saints went into ST LOUIS and it went down to the final play. Saints struggle to run when they can't establish the pass and Washington's pass D is very good. I like Washington plus the points to be honest.

plzkthx · 12-05-09, 11:59 PM

saints are going to crush the skins. qb has been terrible so has thier run game. All they have his thier D.

Art Vandeleigh · 12-06-09, 12:45 AM

Saints are on a mission this season and won't let down, both for the city of NO and also to wipe out so many seasons of futility there

iMxth3xbossx5000 · 12-06-09, 01:05 AM

Are you kidding me, you should be asking WHY THE HELL is the New England Patriots only 4.5 point favorites against the Miami Dolphins.. I don't even think I need to explain why that line seems off by about A TD and a FG

cmh329 · 12-06-09, 01:07 AM

I would stay away from this one. Redskins pass defense is about the only thing the team has going for it. Then again they haven't faced a passing offense to the caliber of Brees and the Saints. Saints win but it may be close.

mlb · 12-06-09, 01:10 AM

Originally I woulda probably stayed away, but the Saints have prooved way to much. I like the Saints

JMUplayer · 12-06-09, 01:20 AM

When there is a lot of argument always go with the dog

Shahbucks · 12-06-09, 01:26 AM

I just read the skins scored 21 past two games. I don't see them scoring more than that and thats a great game for them. With that said it's down to if the Saint score 30+

Robust · 12-06-09, 01:28 AM

Originally posted by JMUplayer

When there is a lot of argument always go with the dog

Robust

iMxth3xbossx5000 · 12-06-09, 01:49 AM

FootballJesus believes the Redskins may win this game outright but is saying take the skins plus the points.. The ML is to risky but 9.5, buy it to 10 and theres your winner

rain_e · 12-06-09, 01:54 AM

The Saints said Saturday that linebackers Marvin Mitchell and Scott Fujita, and cornerbacks Randall Gay and Jabari Greer will not play.
Mitchell and Gay have hamstring injuries, Greer has a hurt groin and Fujita is sidelined with a knee injury.

drfunkmaster · 12-06-09, 03:16 AM

easy money

PAULYPOKER · 12-06-09, 03:22 AM

WATCH OUT FOR THE WEEK AFTER BIG WIN HANGOVER.

cap10 · 12-06-09, 03:28 AM

wash D makes every offense grind to a boring halt;; take the pts

tKL · 12-06-09, 03:36 AM

Originally posted by BustedPretext

Saints aren't nearly the Road team that they are at home. A couple weeks ago the Saints went into ST LOUIS and it went down to the final play. Saints struggle to run when they can't establish the pass and Washington's pass D is very good. I like Washington plus the points to be honest.

if i recall, that was the game that the back ups were starting for the first time. the defense was missing key players on defense in that game and still pulled through but now they've also signed mike mckenzie back and chris mcallister who did work against the patriots last week, where as they didnt have mckenzie or mcallister when playing the rams.

randall blows so i dont think he'll be missed in this game. i'm sure that the saint's defense can hold up against the skins even without those players starting.

2daBank · 12-06-09, 03:59 AM

Originally posted by tKL

if i recall, that was the game that the back ups were starting for the first time. the defense was missing key players on defense in that game and still pulled through but now they've also signed mike mckenzie back and chris mcallister who did work against the patriots last week, where as they didnt have mckenzie or mcallister when playing the rams.

randall blows so i dont think he'll be missed in this game. i'm sure that the saint's defense can hold up against the skins even without those players starting.

after what i saw last week i doubt saints corners are the reason the line is what it is and imo saints are actually better with those 2 than guys they had starting the year. doesnt change that i like wash with the points but looking ahead those two signings will be big

BobbyBaseballs · 12-06-09, 04:00 AM

Redskins moneyline juicyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyy

rain_e · 12-06-09, 12:24 PM

Well the lines down to -8.5 and I'm just going to take 1.5 units on NO.

TheLock · 12-06-09, 12:53 PM

I pounded WASH +9.5. If the Saints blow out they blow out but I like the play.

TheLock · 12-06-09, 05:25 PM

Originally posted by TheLock

I pounded WASH +9.5. If the Saints blow out they blow out but I like the play.

If anyone was wondering why the Saints were only a 9.5 point favorite, we found out why.

tKL · 12-07-09, 01:13 AM

hahah and why was that?