New Orleans Saints vs. Seattle Seahawks: Spread Analysis and Pick Prediction

November 27, 2013   ·   Mike Pickett   ·   Jump to comments

The Seattle Seahawks have won 13 home games in a row, while the New Orleans Saints have limped to a 2-6 against-the-spread mark over their last eight road games.
Monday Night Football offers up a dandy this week as Seattle hosts New Orleans in a match that sees one ugly trend that may discourage Seahawks bettors.
Point spread: The Seahawks opened as five-point favorites; the total was 46. (Line updates and matchup report can be found here.)
Odds Shark computer prediction: 31.4-29.9, Seahawks
 
Why the Saints can cover the spread
New Orleans may be the best balanced team in the league, ranking third in total offense and fifth in total defense. The Saints have won three straight, after beating Atlanta last Thursday 17-13 and own the No. 2 seed in the NFC.
A victory over Seattle will mean a lot, if New Orleans wants to host the NFC Championship Game. New Orleans backers have enjoyed Monday Night Football as the Saints are 6-1 ATS in seven recen...

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