Looking at the NFL schedule, it would be easy to look at New Orleans’ trip to Tennessee and say it’s an easy win for the Saints, but this could be your upset special if you’re looking to take a risk this weekend.
Saints Titans Odds – Sunday, 1:00 PM ET
The Saints (9-3) have won four in a row after beating Detroit last year, and there is no question among those who use price per head bookie services that Drew Brees should get serious consideration as the league’s MVP, even though Green Bay’s Aaron Rodgers is the clear-cut favorite. But the Saints are only 3-3 on the road as opposed to 6-0 at the Superdome, and they’re running into a team that is gaining confidence.
Tennessee (7-5) is starting to roll as Chris Johnson gets back to his best after an awful start to the season, which including a lockout and that didn’t endear him to the fans. But the Titans have won three of their last four and they have another ace in the hole: Matt Hasselbeck helped Seattle upset New Orleans in last year’s playoffs, so he surely has a few tips for his offense on how to be successful against the Saints.
New Orleans is a 3.5-point favorite on the road, but they’ve had trouble with Tennessee, going 0-3 SU and 1-2 ATS in three meetings since 1997. The Saints are due for a drop-off and the Titans can control the clock with Johnson and the running game, which is why Tennessee should be your upset pick at sports betting sites.