Falcons-Saints Preview

The division rival Atlanta Falcons and New Orleans Saints are set to renew hostilities on Sunday when they meet at Louisiana Superdome. Oddsmakers currently have the Saints listed as 3-point favorites versus the Falcons, while the game's total is sitting at 51½. The Falcons upset San Diego 22-16 as a 5.5-point underdog last week. The combined score fell UNDER the posted over/under total (48). Matt Ryan passed for 207 yards with a pair of touchdowns for Atlanta, while Michael Turner rushed for 120 yards on 31 carries in the win. The Saints lost to Tampa Bay 23-20 as a 4.5-point underdog last week. The combined score fell UNDER the posted over/under total (44.5). Drew Brees threw for296 yards with two touchdowns and three interceptions for New Orleans and Marques Colston had six receptions for 106 yards. Current streak: Atlanta has won 2 straight games. Team records: Atlanta: 8-4 SU, 8-4 ATS New Orleans: 6-6 SU, 8-4 ATS Atlanta most recently: When playing in December are 3-7 When playing on turf are 6-4 After outgaining opponent are 5-5 When playing within the division are 3-7 New Orleans most recently: When playing in December are 5-5 When playing on turf are 6-4 After outgaining opponent are 5-5 When playing within the division are 4-6 A few trends to consider: The total has gone UNDER in 5 of Atlanta's last 6 games on the road Atlanta is 4-1 SU in its last 5 games Atlanta is 4-1 ATS in its last 5 games The total has gone UNDER in 4 of Atlanta's last 5 games when playing on the road against New Orleans New Orleans is 5-1 SU in its last 6 games at home New Orleans is 5-1 ATS in its last 6 games at home The total has gone OVER in 9 of New Orleans's last 11 games at home New Orleans is 4-1 ATS in its last 5 games Next up: Atlanta home to Tampa Bay, Sunday, December 14 New Orleans at Chicago, Thursday, December 11