New Orleans Saints NFL Betting Odds

2010 Season

For proof of how tough it is to stay on top in the NFL, look no further than the mighty New Orleans Saints. As as the worthy winners of Super Bowl XLIV,  the Saints were expected to excel again last season, but instead finished second to the Atlanta Falcons in the NFC South on 11-5, and were knocked out of the playoffs in the first round by the Seahawks.

2011 Off Season

While the New Orleans Saints were highly touted to repeat their Super Bowl victory from the season before, they fell short last year, even though they still finished amongst the top teams. It was a lesson in humility for the team as well as a sharp reminder of how much focus it takes stay on top. As such, head coach Sean Payton went to work in the off season, using the 2011 Draft to sign up the likes of DE Cameron Jordan, RB Mark Ingram, LB Martez Wilson, CB Johnny Patrick and DE Greg Romeus to bolster the team where required.

2011 Preview

There is no doubt that coach Payton is set on getting the New Orleans Saints back into the playoffs this season and, of course, the Super Bowl. And while there is always room for improvement, offensively, the Saints were no slouches last season, especially with QB Drew Brees at the helm. As one of the best signal callers in the NFL, Brees chalked up yet another 4,300+ yard season last year, his fifth consecutive since signing with the team. This year he will have his pick of WRs, including Marques Colston, Lance Moore, Robert Meachem and Devery Henderson. It will also be interesting to see how rookie RB Mark Ingram fits in. Defensively, the Saints impressed last season, allowing just 306.2 yards per game, which put them seventh in the NFL. There's no reason why the Saints' defense will not continue to excel this season, even against the tougher teams on their schedule.

2011 Prediction

It's pretty safe to assume that the New Orleans Saints will go into the 2010-11 NFL season fired up and ready to reclaim Super Bowl glory. In fact, they will more than likely kick off the season playing hard and fast in order to rack up some early points, and scare their tougher opponents. And as long as Drew Brees keeps the offense in line, and the team's defense continues to play its part, don't be surprised if the Saints go all the way this season.

**Our Pick

Even the most skeptical NFL betting fans would probably agree that the New Orleans Saints seem  'entitled' to make it to the playoffs each year. Whether that has something to do with their confidence, their coach or their chemistry, who knows? But for our NFL betting buck, the New Orleans Saints will be the team to beat this year. We see them finishing first in the NFC South division on 13-3.