Archive for January 21st, 2010

What To Watch For During Conference Championship Weekend

Super Bowl odds are all over the place right now, as the NFL season comes down to their version of the Final Four. Here are some betting tips so you can get in on the action.

Jets vs Colts odds – Sunday, 3:00 PM ET

The Jets have a rookie head coach in Rex Ryan, and a rookie quarterback in Mark Sanchez. That usually doesn’t bode well for a team. The Jets beat Indy in Week 16, but the Colts took out their starters to rest for the playoffs, and you can bet that they’ve heard the trash talk from the Jets camp. The Colts were winning by five when they took their starters out. This game won’t be that close.

Vikings vs Saints odds – Sunday, 6:40 PM ET

The Saints seem destined to go to their first Super Bowl, but they’ll only do so if they can stop a vicious Minnesota pass rush that dominated Tony Romo and the Dallas Cowboys last week. The Saints are led by Drew Brees and an explosive offense, but their defense has improved this year and they’re underrated. They’re also at home in the Superdome, one of the loudest places in the league, and the Vikings lost their last three road games.

NFL picks: Colts -7.5; Saints -3.5