Take Patriots +1.5 4.5 Dime POD I have been on fire with my NFL POD's 9-1 now in my last 10. I'll keep it going here tonight with the Patriots. The Patriots are averaging 32.7 points and giving up just 22 on turf this year. I do recall a similar situation where they went on a Sunday Night game against the Colts an undefeated team, on turf. Yes they lost, but it was by 1 point and they led 24-14 at one time and should have won the game. Actually the Saints have many similarities and in the end it's my opinion that the Colts are better. Again I always have to take the AFC team in a close match up. Colts have a better scoring defense and rushing defense, but their passing defense is a little weaker than the Saints 20th ranked vs. 16th. However, the Saints are banged up a bit in their secondary. The Saints have had issues with the AFC this year and were lucky enough to come out 3-0 vs. the Patriots division opponents. Against the Bills they were winning just 10-7 going into the 4th, Dolphins they were losing 34-24 going into the 4th quarter and won, and then vs. Jets they were up 17-10 going into the 4th. All three teams had a chance to win this game. Patriots just seem to know how to beat these type teams or at least stay in the game. Patriots will win in a high scoring affair.
