Point Spread:
Minnesota Vikings +4
New Orleans Saints -4

Over/Under:
51.5

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Jasper’s Prediction:
Vikings Win, Beat Point Spread and I take the Under

Location:
Superdome, New Orleans, Louisiana

Date:
Thursday September 9, 2010 at 8:30pm Eastern Time

Saints vs Vikings Pre-Game:
It’s never too early to talk some football! We had an extremely exciting 2009-2010 NFL Football Season, and the 2010-2011 season should be that much more exciting! There have been several player shifts during the off season for several NFL teams, but the Saints and Vikings have stayed pretty much the same, at least for now.

I say for now because Brett Favre has yet to commit to the Minnesota Vikings for this year. However, Brett Favre has been working out with the high school team in Mississippi again, just like last year which brought him back for another year. Let’s just say, Saints, you better prepare to face off against Brett Favre once again.

Minnesota Vikings:
The Minnesota Vikings had a great season last year, although they did lose to the now Super Bowl Champions, New Orleans Saints, in the NFC Championship Game. The game did go into overtime, and it was disappointing to say the least for Brett Favre who was that close to another Super Bowl.

2010 marks a new year for the Vikings, and hopefully a new year for one of the football greats, Brett Favre. Brett Favre came off his best career performance last year, and I don’t think he is going to want to end his career on another interception to make it to the “big show”.

New Orleans Saints:
The New Orleans Saints beat the Vikings last year to make it to the Super Bowl, and yes they did end up with the Vince Lombardi trophy beating the Colts. For most football fans around the United States were happy to see the Saints win it all, especially since everything New Orleans had gone through, and is still going through.

All the big hitters for the Saints are expected to return and defend their world title as Super Bowl Champions. Drew Brees, Reggie Bush, and the like, will be ready for what is anticipated to be another great year for a great team

2010 Minnesota Vikings vs New Orleans Saints Prediction:
To me, it’s only fitting to have the defending champions play the Minnesota Vikings in the NFL Season Opener. This game is expected to be a very exciting and close match-up, as it was in the NFC Championship Game, as long as Brett Favre returns for another season.

My prediction for this great game is the Vikings to get a little revenge on the Saints. In my opinion, Brett Favre will return and come back with vengeance. Favre is going to show the world once again he can play football at the highest level in the most important position, quarterback. Vikings beat the point spread in a lower scoring game than predicted by football betting websites.

Jasper’s Prediction:
Vikings Win, Beat Point Spread and I take the Under

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New Orleans Saints:
The New Orleans Saints and Drew Brees played phenomenal against the Indianapolis Colts in Miami to win Super Bowl XLIV, 31-17. Drew Brees went 32-39 with 288 passing yards, 2 touchdowns, 0 interceptions, and a passer rating of 114.5. Those sound like Super Bowl Champion quarterback numbers to me!

It seemed to me the Saints came into this game with passion and played with heart, unlike the Colts who seemed to play with mechanics and robotics, especially Payton Manning. Sean Payton and his coaching staff deserve lots of credit for their Super Bowl win. They did an outstanding job of coaching and managing this game, their style of play, offensive and defensive decision making, play calling, and taking risks at strategic moments during the game!

Indianapolis Colts:
The Indianapolis Colts and Payton Manning played well, but not good enough to earn the Vince Lombardi Trophy. Manning went 31-45 with 333 yards, 1 touchdown, 1 interception, and a passer rating of 88.5. Those numbers aren’t too bad, but definitely not good enough to beat the Saints.

To me, the Colts looked flat and tired, especially Payton Manning in the tired category. You could just see it in his eyes, as if he got 3 hours of sleep each night for a week leading into the Super Bowl, knowing everything rides on his shoulders. The Colts were going to win or lose this game solely on the performance of Payton Manning. That is what I predicted in my pre-Super Bowl article post, and the results were just that with Manning throwing an interception towards the end of the game which was run back for a touchdown.

New Orleans Saints vs Indianapolis Colts Game Results; Super Bowl XLIV:
In my opinion, the Saints vs Colts game lived up to a great Super Bowl. Yes, the game didn’t end with a game winning field goal, but it was a very close game until the last minute. The Colts still had an opportunity to score a touchdown with a minute to go and hope for recovering an onside kickoff. And, once the nerves settled for both teams after the first half, the teams did end up scoring 32 total points in the second half.

For those who read my Super Bowl prediction article, you noticed I was cheering for the Saints to win but thought the Colts were the better team and would win in the end. Well, looks like I was wrong on the winning part. However, you would have also read on how I thought Payton Manning is an overrated quarterback mainly due to his poor postseason performances. That part I was right about and I should have known better to pick his team in winning Super Bowl XLIV.

New Orleans Saints vs Indianapolis Colts After Game Thoughts:
Well, another great NFL football season has closed its chapter. What a great year it was and what a great overall Super Bowl. The venue in Miami is always a fun location, their were lots of hilarious commercials, the halftime show by the Who was entertaining with the mesmerizing stage and green laser lights, along with the actual game itself with the Saints and Colts. It was fitting to have the two #1 seeds in the NFL battle for a Super Bowl Championship, and it was only more fitting to see the New Orleans Saints come out on top! The Saints football organization deserved and earned the prestigious championship, and the fans and city of New Orleans deserved this even more!!!

Point Spread:
New Orleans Saints +5
Indianapolis Colts -5

Over/Under:
56.5

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Jasper’s Prediction:
Colts Don’t Beat Point Spread and I take the Under

Location:
Sun Life Stadium, Miami, Florida

Date:
Sunday February 7, 2010 at 6:00pm Eastern Time

Saints – Regular Season Stats:
New Orleans’ Offense NFL Rank
1st Total points per game 31.9
1st Total yards per game 403.8
4th Passing yards per game 272.2
6th Rushing yards per game 131.6

Saints Defense NFL Rank
20th Total points allowed per game 21.3
25th Total yards allowed per game 357.8
26th Passing yards allowed per game 235.6
21st Rushing yards allowed per game 122.2

Colts – Regular Season Stats:
Indianapolis’ Offense NFL Rank
7th Total points per game 26.0
9th Total yards per game 363.1
2nd Passing yards per game 282.2
32nd Rushing yards per game 80.9

Colts Defense NFL Rank
8th Total points allowed per game 19.2
18th Total yards allowed per game 339.2
14th Passing yards allowed per game 212.7
24th Rushing yards allowed per game 126.5

Super Bowl Pre-Game:
Well, this is what we all have been waiting for, Super Bowl XLIV with the New Orleans Saints vs Indianapolis Colts! These were the top two teams in the NFL in their Conference with the best record, so it’s only fitting to see them battle for the Vince Lombardi Trophy! Get ready for an offensive showdown, and be sure to check your favorite online betting sites for odds on this game!

New Orleans Saints:
To be completely honest, I did want the Vikings to beat the Saints last week. I predicted the Vikings to make it to the Super Bowl before the season started, and they would have if it weren’t for turnovers and bad refereeing. However, I wasn’t going to be disappointed if the Saints won because I am happy for the city of New Orleans! They completely deserve something special like this to happen for their city and their loyal fans! The Saints did beat the Vikings last week, 31-28 in overtime in New Orleans. The Saints found a way to win, and won by causing turnovers. If their defense can cause the same havoc to the Colts, look for a huge party on Bourbon Street!

Indianapolis Colts:
The Colts had the best record in the NFL this year in the regular season with a 14-2 record. Indianapolis proved during the season that they have earned the right as one of the two best teams in the NFL to play for a Super Bowl Championship. The Colts came back in the second half to beat the Jets last week, 30-17 in Indianapolis. The Colts started off very sluggish, down 17-13 at halftime. However, the Colts regrouped for the second have and scored 17 unanswered points to win the game in style. If the Colts start slow against the Saints like they did against the Jets, I’m not sure they will be able to comeback.

New Orleans Saints vs Indianapolis Colts Prediction:
It’s going to be the Saints vs Colts in Miami for the Super Bowl in 2010! Get ready to watch an entertaining offensive showdown! Since both teams are so dynamic in their offense, most people think the better offense is going to win this game. In my opinion that is true to a point, but I think the winner of this game will be determined by three major factors. One, the team who shows up with the better defense will win a Super Bowl. Two, the team that produces the most defensive recovered turnovers will win a Vince Lombardi Trophy. Three, Payton Manning’s performance will determine who wins this Championship Game. Those three factors in order, in my opinion, will determine the winner and outcome of this game.

Although I have always thought of Payton Manning as an over-rated quarterback, mainly due to his postseason performance, if he plays a good game and wins this Super Bowl my outlook on him will change to a very good quarterback. Manning is one of the best regular season quarterbacks ever to play the game, if not thee best, but has proved almost nothing to me as a playoff quarterback other than the 1 Super Bowl he did win. As for the Saints, I hope New Orleans wins this game and I will be cheering for them. I know the Saints players would love to give the city of New Orleans and all their fans a Super Bowl Title! Now, as I mentioned above on the three determining factors I do like the Colts because I feel they have the better defense of the two. With that being said, I predict the Colts to win a close and low scoring game!

Jasper’s Prediction:
Colts Don’t Beat Point Spread and I take the Under

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NFC vs AFC Pro Bowl Bodog.com Betting Odds and Money Line:
NFC TBD
AFC TBD

Point Spread:
NFC -3
AFC +3

Over/Under:
57

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Jasper’s Prediction:
NFC Beats Point Spread and I take the Over

Location:
Sun Life Stadium, Miami, Florida

Date:
Sunday January 31, 2010 at 7:30pm Eastern Time

NFC vs AFC Pro Bowl Pre-Game:
The Pro Bowl is always an exciting game to watch with all the top NFL athletes battling one another for the pride of having the better Conference. There has been two major changes to this year’s Pro Bowl game. Normally, the Pro Bowl is played after the Super Bowl in Hawaii but this year it’s being played the week before the Super Bowl in Miami. To me, from an NFL fan standpoint, this change is ridiculous because the players playing in the Super Bowl will not be playing in the Pro Bowl to avoid any injuries. From a revenue standpoint, this is a great change for the NFL, and I guess money always wins.

NFC:
As you will notice at the best betting websites, NFC is picked as the favorite. The NFC includes teams such as the Cardinals, Packers, Vikings, Cowboys, Eagles and Saints. However, the Saints are playing in the Super Bowl so the 7 players selected to the Pro Bowl from New Orleans won’t be playing in this year’s Pro Bowl. Something to think about when deciding which Conference will win this game. Drew Brees will not be playing as starting quarterback, nor will Brett Favre with an injury.

AFC:
The AFC includes teams such as the Ravens, Colts, Patriots, Steelers and Chargers. Again, the Colts are playing in the Super Bowl so the 7 players selected from Indianapolis to play in the Pro Bowl will not be present, including Payton Manning. We will see if AFC has what it takes to overcome their underdog status for this entertaining game.

NFC vs AFC Pro Bowl Prediction:
The NFC vs AFC Pro Bowl game has been a long running tradition of the greatest NFL players for the current season to play against one another for an entertaining, yet still competitive, football game. The NFC has won 20 Pro Bowls while the AFC is only one behind with 19 wins. The Pro Bowl has been played in Hawaii since 1980, but is being moved to Miami for this year, 2010. The NFC has won 3 of last 4 meeting against the AFC. I predict this to be a high scoring game as usual, and I like the quality of players on the NFC team and roster. Therefore, I predict the NFC to win this star-studded football game!

Jasper’s Prediction:
NFC Beats Point Spread and I take the Over

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Vikings vs Saints Bodog.com Betting Odds and Money Line:
Minnesota Vikings +160
New Orleans Saints -180

Point Spread:
Minnesota Vikings +4
New Orleans Saints -4

Over/Under:
53

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Jasper’s Prediction:
Vikings Win, Beat Point Spread and I take the Over

Location:
Superdome, New Orleans, Louisiana

Date:
Sunday January 24, 2010 at TBD Eastern Time

Vikings – Quick Stats:
Minnesota’s Offense NFL Rank
2nd Total points per game 29.4
5th Total yards per game 379.6
8th Passing yards per game 259.8
13th Rushing yards per game 119.9

Vikings Defense NFL Rank
10th Total points allowed per game 19.5
6th Total yards allowed per game 305.5
19th Passing yards allowed per game 218.4
2nd Rushing yards allowed per game 87.1

Saints – Quick Stats:
New Orleans’ Offense NFL Rank
1st Total points per game 31.9
1st Total yards per game 403.8
4th Passing yards per game 272.2
6th Rushing yards per game 131.6

Saints Defense NFL Rank
20th Total points allowed per game 21.3
25th Total yards allowed per game 357.8
26th Passing yards allowed per game 235.6
21st Rushing yards allowed per game 122.2

NFC Championship Pre-Game:
The Vikings will be battling the Saints in this great NFC Championship Game! Both these teams were the 2 best from the NFC, so it’s only fitting to see them collide and find out who will be playing in the Super Bowl. Although New Orleans lost their last 3 games of the regular season, and almost lost home field advantage throughout the playoffs, they will be playing with their fans in the stadium for this championship game. And, I am excited for the city of New Orleans!

Minnesota Vikings:
The Vikings played an outstanding game against the Cowboys last week, crushing them 34-3 in Minnesota. To me it was no surprise. I have always said Tony Romo is an over-rated quarterback, and my pre-season prediction was having Brett Favre and the Minnesota Vikings playing in Miami in the Super Bowl. Brett Favre threw for a personal playoff best, 4 touchdowns and 0 interceptions. For those who read my Vikings vs Dallas playoff prediction last week, I mentioned how Brett Favre always plays his best in the most high profile and pressure games. He proved me right once again!

New Orleans Saints:
Well, the Saints played outstanding football last week against the Cardinals, blowing them away 45-14 in New Orleans. I am happy for the Saints football team and the city of New Orleans, much earned and much deserved! Drew Brees had another great game and Reggie Bush finally stepped up to the table big when the Saints needed him. I was a little surprised not to see the Cardinals play a more closely battled game, especially since the Saints had lost their last 3 games which took a good share of helium out of their balloon. However, the Saints aren’t #1 in total points per game in the NFL for no reason.

Minnesota Vikings vs New Orleans Saints Prediction:
In my opinion, NFL fans could not have asked for a better NFC Championship Game with the Minnesota Vikings playing the New Orleans Saints in New Orleans. Although the Saints are favored at all the top US betting sites I have seen, I personally like the Vikings in this game. The reason I say that is for 2 main reasons, Brett Favre and the Minnesota defense. If you look at the statistics above, you will notice the Saints have a slight edge on the Vikings in offense, but Minnesota’s defense has a larger lead gap than New Orleans. Brett Favre will have another phenomenal game, but I think the biggest difference will be the powerful defense of the Vikings that they showed against the Cowboys. Therefore, I predict the Vikings to win this game and beat the point spread in a high scoring game.

Jasper’s Prediction:
Vikings Win, Beat Point Spread and I take the Over

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Point Spread:
New York Jets +8
Indianapolis Colts -8

Over/Under:
39

Jets vs Colts Bodog.com Betting Odds and Money Line:
New York Jets +275
Indianapolis Colts -350

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Jasper’s Prediction:
Colts Beat Point Spread and I take the Under

Location:
Lucas Oil Stadium, Indianapolis, Indiana

Date:
Sunday January 24, 2010 at TBD Eastern Time

Jets – Quick Stats:
New York’s Offense NFL Rank
17th Total points per game 21.8
20th Total yards per game 321.0
31st Passing yards per game 148.8
1st Rushing yards per game 172.2

Jets Defense NFL Rank
1st Total points allowed per game 14.8
1st Total yards allowed per game 252.3
1st Passing yards allowed per game 153.7
8th Rushing yards allowed per game 98.6

Colts – Quick Stats:
Indianapolis’ Offense NFL Rank
7th Total points per game 26.0
9th Total yards per game 363.1
2nd Passing yards per game 282.2
32nd Rushing yards per game 80.9

Colts Defense NFL Rank
8th Total points allowed per game 19.2
18th Total yards allowed per game 339.2
14th Passing yards allowed per game 212.7
24th Rushing yards allowed per game 126.5

AFC Championship Pre-Game:
It’s going to be the New York Jets vs Indianapolis Colts in the 2010 AFC Championship Game. I think most people aren’t surprised to see the Colts in the AFC Championship game, but most are surprised to see the Jets. If you notice the statistics above you will see the Jets are #1 in overall defense in the NFL. So the saying stays true, defense does win football games because the Jets offense is awful. Be sure to check out your favorite online betting sites for betting odds on this AFC Championship Game.

New York Jets:
The Jets played a great game last weekend against the red hot Chargers, beating them 17-14 in San Diego. Most NFL fans were shocked since the Chargers were arguably the hottest team in all of football, having an 11-game winning streak going into the 2nd round of the playoffs. New York’s defense played outstanding once again, and their offense did just enough to pull out a close victory. Looks like we will see how the #1 defense in the NFL will stand up to Payton Manning.

Indianapolis Colts:
The Colts played a solid game against the Ravens, winning quite easily 20-3 in Indianapolis. Payton Manning also got the monkey off his back with not having won a playoff game when he did not play in the last game of the regular season. Having lost the last 2 games of the regular season and having to deal with all the negative criticism about not going for a perfect season, the Colts did exactly what they needed to do to push the media attention aside and rebuild their confidence. Look for the Colts to play some solid football here on out.

New York Jets vs Indianapolis Colts Prediction:
The Colts and the Chargers were the 2 most dominant teams in the AFC, but the Jets had a different opinion and proved us all wrong. The New York Jets barely made the playoffs and were lucky to do so, needing some perfect scenarios to play out which they did. The Colts on the other hand started 14-0, then decided to stop playing their starters which lead to 2 straight losses and much criticism going into the playoffs. Although the Jets defense is ranked #1 in the league, I predict Payton Manning to find threads through their defense. Also, the Colts defense is much better than the Jets offense in my opinion. Indianapolis wins the game and beats the point spread in a low scoring game.

Jasper’s Prediction:
Colts Beat Point Spread and I take the Under

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Cowboys vs Vikings Bodog.com Betting Odds and Money Line:
Dallas Cowboys TBD
Minnesota Vikings TBD

Point Spread:
Dallas Cowboys +3
Minnesota Vikings -3

Over/Under:
46

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Jasper’s Prediction:
Vikings Beat Point Spread and I take the Over

Location:
Mall of America Field, Minneapolis, Minnesota

Date:
Sunday January 17, 2010 at 1:00pm Eastern Time

Cowboys – Quick Stats:
Dallas’ Offense NFL Rank
14th Total points per game 22.6
2nd Total yards per game 399.4
6th Passing yards per game 267.9
7th Rushing yards per game 131.4

Cowboys Defense NFL Rank
2nd Total points allowed per game 15.6
9th Total yards allowed per game 315.9
20th Passing yards allowed per game 225.4
4th Rushing yards allowed per game 90.5

Vikings – Quick Stats:
Minnesota’s Offense NFL Rank
2nd Total points per game 29.4
5th Total yards per game 379.6
8th Passing yards per game 259.8
13th Rushing yards per game 119.9

Vikings Defense NFL Rank
10th Total points allowed per game 19.5
6th Total yards allowed per game 305.5
19th Passing yards allowed per game 218.4
2nd Rushing yards allowed per game 87.1

Pre-Game:
Of the 4 playoff games this week, this game is predicted to be the closest one amongst all the top betting sites by looking at the point spread, and I would have to agree. Get ready for an offensive showdown with the Vikings and Cowboys prolific offenses. We will see if the Cowboys #2 ranking in the NFL in points per game allowed can maintain Brett Favre and the Minnesota Vikings offense.

Dallas Cowboys:
Dallas has really impressed me these past 2 months, having won 6 out of their last 8 games played, including 2 very impressive back-to-back wins against the Eagles. Tony Romo finally led his team to a playoff victory, and believe it or not but that was Dallas’ first postseason win since 1996. Maybe with that monkey off their back now will lead them to the Super Bowl appearance.

Minnesota Vikings:
Minnesota has been a little shaky in the past month. They started off extremely strong but lost 3 of their last 5 games going into the playoffs. Not exactly what a team needs going into the postseason, unlike the Cowboys who seem to be peaking at the right time. Brett Favre statistically has had his best season this year of his career. Who would have thought it would have been in a purple and white jersey instead of a green and white uniform.

Dallas Cowboys vs Minnesota Vikings Prediction:
Here comes the game of the week in my book, the Cowboys vs the Vikings. If you read my pre-season predictions before the season started you would have noticed how I predicted the Vikings to make it to the Super Bowl, and I will continue to honor that prediction. Brett Favre has had an outstanding year and he always seems to step it up another level in the high pressure games, and I foresee him doing just that in this game against the red hot Cowboys. Tony Romo had his glory last week winning his first playoff game for the Cowboys and their first since 1996, but this game will be Brett Favre’s time to shine. Favre will lead his Minnesota Vikings to victory in this game and advance to the NFC Championship game. Minnesota beats the point spread in a high scoring game.

Jasper’s Prediction:
Vikings Beat Point Spread and I take the Over

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Ravens vs Colts Bodog.com Betting Odds and Money Line:
Baltimore Ravens +205
Indianapolis Colts -245

Point Spread:
Baltimore Ravens +7
Indianapolis Colts -7

Over/Under:
44

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Jasper’s Prediction:
Ravens Win, Beat Point Spread and I take the Under

Location:
Lucas Oil Stadium, Indianapolis, Indiana

Date:
Saturday January 16, 2010 at 8:15pm Eastern Time

Ravens – Quick Stats:
Baltimore’s Offense NFL Rank
9th Total points per game 23.4
13th Total yards per game 344.4
18th Passing yards per game 251.0
5th Rushing yards per game 93.4

Ravens Defense NFL Rank
3rd Total points allowed per game 16.3
3rd Total yards allowed per game 300.5
8th Passing yards allowed per game 207.2
5th Rushing yards allowed per game 93.2

Colts – Quick Stats:
Indianapolis’ Offense NFL Rank
7th Total points per game 26.0
9th Total yards per game 363.1
2nd Passing yards per game 282.2
32nd Rushing yards per game 80.9

Colts Defense NFL Rank
8th Total points allowed per game 19.2
18th Total yards allowed per game 339.2
14th Passing yards allowed per game 212.7
24th Rushing yards allowed per game 126.5

Pre-Game:
Well, for those who have read my articles the past 2 months are aware of how good I think the Ravens are and they proved me right dominating the Patriots last weekend, 33-14 in New England. If you just look at the Ravens stats above you will notice that they are one of the best teams in the NFL. I knew if they made the playoffs they would do some damage, and they already have and might be doing some more against the Colts.

Baltimore Ravens:
The Ravens have one of the best defenses in the NFL, lead my Ray Lewis. Defense does win football games and they proved that last week against the Patriots. When Baltimore’s offense shows up, like they also did last week, they are a very powerful team and extremely tough to beat. That has been the only downfall of the Ravens this year, their inconsistent offensive game.

Indianapolis Colts:
Although the Colts lost their last two games, they are going to be a force to be reckoned with. Most of the Colts starters didn’t play much the last two games so you can kind of throw those games out. However, I do think the Colts are still extremely distracted with having the chance of having a perfect year thrown out the window by the poor decision makings of the coaching staff. I think the starters of Indianapolis have received too much resting time, and they are not going to be mentally ready for this game.

Baltimore Ravens vs Indianapolis Colts Prediction:
Here comes another offense vs defense match-up. The Colts have one of the best offenses in the NFL and the Ravens have one of the best defenses in the league. Who will win this battle? My prediction is this game is going to be the upset of the week. If the Colts would have kept their starters in for the last two games and entered the postseason with a 16-0 record, they would have won the Super Bowl and had a perfect season. But the Colts didn’t do that. Since they didn’t, the Ravens are going to win this game through their defense because the Colts won’t have their mental toughness for this game. Be sure to search your favorite online betting websites for odds on this game. Ravens beat the Colts in Indianapolis and beat the point spread in a low scoring game.

Jasper’s Prediction:
Ravens Win, Beat Point Spread and I take the Under

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Cardinals vs Saints Bodog.com Betting Odds and Money Line:
Arizona Cardinals +230
New Orleans Saints -270

Point Spread:
Arizona Cardinals +7
New Orleans Saints -7

Over/Under:
57.5

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Jasper’s Prediction:
Saints Beat Point Spread and I take the Under

Location:
Superdome, New Orleans, Louisiana

Date:
Saturday January 16, 2010 at 4:30pm Eastern Time

Cardinals – Quick Stats:
Arizona’s Offense NFL Rank
11th Total points per game 23.4
14th Total yards per game 344.4
12th Passing yards per game 251.0
28th Rushing yards per game 93.4

Cardinals Defense NFL Rank
15th Total points allowed per game 20.3
20th Total yards allowed per game 346.4
23rd Passing yards allowed per game 233.7
17th Rushing yards allowed per game 112.8

Saints – Quick Stats:
New Orleans’ Offense NFL Rank
1st Total points per game 31.9
1st Total yards per game 403.8
4th Passing yards per game 272.2
6th Rushing yards per game 131.6

Saints Defense NFL Rank
20th Total points allowed per game 21.3
25th Total yards allowed per game 357.8
26th Passing yards allowed per game 235.6
21st Rushing yards allowed per game 122.2

Pre-Game:
The Cardinals and Saints have a very similar offensive and defensive game, but the Saints are probably 2-up on the offensive side and 1-down on the defensive side. The Cardinals had a complete offensive showdown last weekend against the Packers, beating them 51-45 and breaking virtually every offensive playoff record. We will see if the Saints follow suit.

Arizona Cardinals:
The Cardinals didn’t have a great year, but they played in a crappy division which led them to win their division with a 10-6 record. However, Kurt Warner is still under center and anything can happen with a veteran quarterback like him. Just look at last season for example when Warner led the Cardinals to the Super Bowl. Only time will tell if Kurt can do it again this year!

New Orleans Saints:
Although the Saints have lost their last 3 games of the season after starting 13-0, they still have the #1 offense in the NFL. Just look at their impressive stats above! New Orleans clinched home field advantage throughout the playoffs, and unlike most teams having a first round bye which I think hurts them, the Saints desperately needed a bye week to regroup their team and football strategy. The Saints should have their batteries rejuvenated and will be firing on all cylinders.

Arizona Cardinals vs New Orleans Saints Chargers Prediction:
Get ready for another offensive showdown with the Cardinals and Saints. Or at least that is what most people think and the best betting sites, especially after what they saw last week with the Packers. Now, don’t get me wrong that could easily happen again this week in this game, and it wouldn’t even surprise me if Arizona and New Orleans broke all of last weeks offensive records in this game. The Saints have a more prolific offense than that of the Packers, and a worse defense than that of Green Bay. However, the team with the better defense will win this game and I am predicting the Saints are going to show up on that side of the football. Saints beat the Cardinals and point spread in a surprisingly defensive battle and lower scoring game.

Jasper’s Prediction:
Saints Beat Point Spread and I take the Under

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Over/Under:
42

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Jasper’s Prediction:
Chargers Beat Point Spread and I take the Under

Location:
Qualcomm Stadium, San Diego, California

Date:
Sunday January 17, 2010 at 4:40pm Eastern Time

Jets – Quick Stats:
New York’s Offense NFL Rank
17th Total points per game 21.8
20th Total yards per game 321.0
31st Passing yards per game 148.8
1st Rushing yards per game 172.2

Jets Defense NFL Rank
1st Total points allowed per game 14.8
1st Total yards allowed per game 252.3
1st Passing yards allowed per game 153.7
8th Rushing yards allowed per game 98.6

Chargers – Quick Stats:
San Diego’s Offense NFL Rank
4th Total points per game 28.4
10th Total yards per game 360.1
5th Passing yards per game 271.1
31st Rushing yards per game 88.9

Chargers Defense NFL Rank
11th Total points allowed per game 20.0
16th Total yards allowed per game 327.0
11th Passing yards allowed per game 209.2
20th Rushing yards allowed per game 117.8

Pre-Game:
Here comes a classic showdown of offense vs defense. The Chargers are ranked #4 in the NFL in total points per game, while the Jets are ranked #1 in points per game allowed. Something’s got to give! New York dominated the Bengals for a second week in a row, which was very impressive by the way, beating them 24-14 in Cinci. San Diego is coming off a bye week since they clinched their division. The Chargers are the hottest team, having won their last 11 games.

New York Jets:
Well, like the saying goes, defense does win football games. The Jets somehow found a way to make it into the playoffs, and now they are advancing to the second round. Who said you must have a quarterback to win playoff games? Huh? Haha! Mark Sanchez is ranked second to last in total passing yards per game, but hey, he helped find a way to beat the Bengals in the postseason.

San Diego Chargers:
The Chargers in my opinion are the hottest team in all of football right now. They have won their last 11 games straight which has given them great confidence going into the playoffs. If San Diego continues to play the way they have been, any team is going to struggle to beat them.

New York Jets vs San Diego Chargers Prediction:
Do you like offense or defense? Well, in this scenario at least, I like offense. Plus, the Chargers defense is better than the Jets offense. For the Jets to have a legitimate chance at winning this football game they need to dominate the turnover ratio. If New York could out do the Chargers 4-0 in the turnover battle, they might have a chance. However, I do predict the Chargers to dominate the entire game and beat the point spread in a lower scoring game than what the betting websites are anticipating.

Jasper’s Prediction:
Chargers Beat Point Spread and I take the Under

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