The Divisional round of the 2012 NFL Playoffs kicks off today with a NFC battle between the New Orleans Saints and the San Francisco 49ers at 4:30PM ET.
Oddsmakers have installed the 49ers as 3.5-point home underdogs while the over/under total is sitting at 50.5 points. The Saints covered last Saturday night versus the Lions as 10.5-point favorites in the Wildcard round. The 49ers, meanwhile, had a first-round bye after securing the No. 2 seed in the NFC.
The Saints have covered the spread in seven consecutive games after allowing 300 or more passing yards in their previous contest, and they have also covered the spread in seven of their last eight games coming off a home win. New Orleans has covered the spread in 12 of its last 15 games as a favorite and has also covered in eight of its last 10 games after scoring 30 or more points in its previous contest.
Our resident handicapper Vegas Vic of Vegas Vic Sports.net likes the Saints –3.5 to cover today. Also, be sure to check out Johnny Clutch Sports for more great picks, odds and betting information.
