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2/7- 3* New Orleans Saints
This is Sal Devito. For my 3* Superbowl Side winner I am playing on the New Orlean Saints Plus the points over Indianapolis. Underdogs are currently on an outstanding 6-2 run in the Big Game. I'm backing the Saints here as I believe that the line is inflated due to New Orleans poor performance 2 weeks ago vs Minnesota. In a sloppy performance that should have resulted in a loss the Saints had 5 turnovers (3 lost fumbles, 2 Ints and 6 total fumbles). I expect them to take better control of the ball. The Saints averaged 31.9 PPG throughout the year compared to 26.0 PPG for the Colts. New Orleans gave up 21.3 PPG on Defense but forced 39 Turnovers during the regular Season. New Orleans Defensive Coordinator Gregg Williams has had plenty of time to study Manning and has said that his defense will have to "Put some remember- me hits " on him if they are going to win the game. I believe that the Saints defense will step up and keep this game close. The Public expects a shootout but will be let down as I believe the key factor in this game will be Defense and Time of Possession. Time of Possession will go to the Saints as they have premier RB Reggie Bush to go to. Bush has shown signs of a more Physical game during this playoff run and I expect him to "Step up" his game in the grand-daddy of them all. This should be the defining game for Bush and QB Brees, and New Orleans will finally establish itself as a winning team and shed the"aints" moniker that has haunted them for Decades. Quarterback Drew Brees is 9-7 SU and 10-6 ATS against AFC competition, including 7-1 SU and 8-0 ATS over the last two seasons. A Stat that I cannot pass up. 3* Superbowl Winner - New Orleans Saints. Enjoy the game and Best of Luck - Sal Devito