[PR9]

The problem isn't the temperature- it's the wind. The positioning of Candlestick is at a specific spot that juts out into the Bay near hills that causes swirls of wind within the park. That's why weather reports of San Francisco proper aren't going to be able to give you a good idea of what the conditions of the game will actually be like. The Stick actually isn't even really close to the city.

Yeah that sure affected Joe Montana and his mediocre arm strength as well as affecting Steve young in such a huge way

[spankmythighs]

49ers are going to get shitstomped. The D's are almost identical based on the shit teams the 9'ers have played. The problem for the 9'ers is the 180 extra yds in the air the Saints average and Thomas and Sproles are beasts. SF is going to get eaten alive with all the 10-20 yd passes Brees throws all day. Booya!

[LotsoCheese]

Niners win by 7 or more....

[Chimneyfish]

Yeah that sure affected Joe Montana and his mediocre arm strength as well as affecting Steve young in such a huge way

I never said quarterbacks can't play well there. I'm just pointing out some facts about the stadium. People are confused if they're looking up the weather forecast for San Francisco in hopes of finding the playing conditions at Candlestick. Since Brees has shown a notable difference in performance between playing indoors and outdoors, I think the fact that he's playing in a stadium known for being the windiest venue in sports is at least somewhat relevant.

[face]

only watched one 49ers game this year, the one against the ravens. 49ers were terrible. but that was against his brother. this is a tough game to predict, offense against defense. would love to bet saints but i am still thinking about it.

[coop]

against the 5 playoff teams they faced this season, the 49ers gave up an average of 13.2 points (BAL, CIN, DET, PITT, NYG).

against the 6 playoff teams they faced this season, the Saints scored an average of 37.5 points (ATLx2, GB, NYG, DET, HOU).

[Jaug]

Niners win SU. Too much public on saints.

[brewcrew2k]

I'm taking the saints, because the niners are not that good of a team, who the heck have they beat anyway...today we will see the real Alex Smith!

[Domestic]

Took them at -3.5. I'm done buying points in the NFL for small spreads.

[thebestthereis]

Whatever Lang predicts the opposite will eventually transpire

[Gilly86]

Calling all conspiracy theorists- there has been a lot of discussion/debate/dislike towards the rule changes in football, saying it favors the offense heavily now and that all that matters is a qb. The top 2 seeds in the playoffs have the #31 and #32 ranked defenses. NFL 'purists' would be heavily put off if the saints lit up the best remaining defense and on the road. The NFL needs to maintain its fanbases by having a healthy mix of potent offense with stingy defense. Do you think the multi billion dollar money machine will let the remaining defensive hope for the NFC go 1-and-done? 9ers +3.5


*disclaimer: I don't believe the nonsense I just posted, its just another viewpoint to examine

[wildcorndog]

On the saints big time... They are gonna keep thier foot on the petal.

[crockje]

Whatever Lang predicts the opposite will eventually transpire

Lang is on niners +3.5
And broncos +13.5

[k13]

Whatever Lang predicts the opposite will eventually transpire

Lang had Houston and Giants last week.

[Allure]

Lang had Houston and Giants last week.

So he is due.

[Allure]

Lang is on San Francisco? Fukk it, Niners are toasted.

[k13]

So he is due.

Sort of but he also has Broncos +13.5.

If you believe a coin will hit heads because the last two were tails then this theory is for you.

[rockaflocka]

I know that niners are the "sharp" play but I just can't bring myself to bet on Alex Smith in a playoff game ( I haven't taken the niners all year)

Saints -3.5

[rockaflocka]

the only stat you need to know is lang has niners +3.5 , if you feel like playing with fire be my guest

[fergie's balls]

Bottom line 9ers backers will be saying thse words 'fukkin Alex Smith sucks what was I fukking thinking????

[Spartan14745]

I do think that the Saints roll will end before the superbowl, but not here. I like the Saints, and think they win by 10+. Still, it's the playoffs, and "unlikely events" tend to happen more in the playoffs, so I'm on this for just medium, nothing too large.

I agree CK, I see the Saints winning convincingly today. I've got a 1 unit bet (ALL bets should be 1 unit fellas!) on this but I also do remember Marshawn Lynch tearing it up on the run that showcased his stiff-arm from God in the last years playoff game that the Saints "should've" won easily as well. Ok, I'm done talking about this, getting an image of Frank Gore doing the same. GL today guys! Remember it's only ONE game, bet wisely!!

[mush]

Can't see Alex Smith taking them to the promise land.. sorry.. Is the 49ers defense is going to shut down the Saints? No way..
The niners had a great year.. that's about it.. see u next year.

[joedell]

lang on the 49ers lets go saints!

[nfl/nba777]

Saints 27
SF 20

[milkncereal]

couldnt lay off moneyline at -163 saints...I think they win by more then 3.5, but the 49ers could turn this into a very ugly game and saint winning by a 2 minute drive to win by a small margin

[Pivotpoint]

Love the Saints today.

Niners thrived off turnovers, but a closer look shows majority were accumulated againt poor teams.

Saints will minimize Gore. Sproles will be effective and tough to contain on mush turf. Poor Niners mgmt showing lack of faith in team by over watering field will backfire. Saint receivers know where they are going and more than once you will see them streaking down the field wide open. Do you think Brees will miss them?

Niner bettors will regret taking Smith over Brees and will wonder what they could have been thinking. Nice season by Niners, but to many weapons on Saints O.

Saints by 7

[Speedy88]

Juice on the spread is moving like crazy. About 10 minutes ago, Saints were -3.5 at +100 juice, then it went up to +105, then up to +110, now it is up to +112.

And of course on the other side, 9ers are up to -132.

Does this mean anything? I think a lot of the juice is due to the line being at 3.5 (hence why NO is getting +110 and SF is getting -130, I think most people on NO are buying the half point).<input id="gwProxy" type="hidden"><!--Session data--><input onclick="jsCall();" id="jsProxy" type="hidden">

[Adm. Cowpollock]

Saints 31 49ers 10

while I'm at it ...

Patriots 34 Denver 17

[Ninersnut]

Forgot about this from last night. We won 1Q time to play another 45 minutes of solid football.

[GunShard]

It's hard to trust the Saints here since they lost to the Rams and Bucs on the road this season.

And lost to the Seahawks on the road in the previous playoffs.

[face]

saints safties played slow and lazy, let 49ers make big plays at the end. lost big bet

[5mike5]

dont worry everybody and their brother like the saints

usually not a very good sign when over 90% love a pick

place will be full of crying and whining, and "nfl is rigged coments" if saints lose

i hope they lose just for the pure enjoyment of reading the posts of the cry babies

feel like i was seeing the future last night

[Ninersnut]

Who Dat Who Dat.