ESPN Picks Viqueens to Win

SmashMouth · 10-27-2018, 06:15 AM

Saints at Vikings: 8:20 p.m. ET, NBC

Point spread: NO -1 | Matchup quality: 72.9 (of 100)

Mike Triplett's pick: It's hard to pick against the Saints, because even if they start slow, they finish so strong. According to ESPN Stats & Info, their 88 points in the fourth quarter/overtime this year are the most through the first six games of a season since 2002. They just came back from a 17-7 deficit at Baltimore in the fourth quarter last Sunday. Still, the Saints' five-game win streak has to end sometime. Vikings 27, Saints 24

Courtney Cronin's pick: If the Vikings want to notch their third consecutive win over the Saints, they'll have to beat the king of the fourth-quarter comeback, Drew Brees. With Xavier Rhodes' status for Sunday's game in question, the Vikings may have to rely on rookie cornerback Holton Hill to start in his place. But in the end, Kirk Cousins, Adam Thielen and defensive dominance on third down wins out. Vikings 31, Saints 28

FPI win projection: MIN, 56.0 percent. Can the Vikings' defense slow down the Saints' offense? Minnesota has the best defensive efficiency at home this season at 88.2 (on a 0-to-100 scale). Interestingly, the Saints' offensive efficiency is slightly higher on the road (80.7) than at home (74.9) this season.

saintsfan1976 · 10-27-2018, 09:22 AM

Triplette you’ve been infected by ESPN confirmation bias. Relax dude. Saints win

jeanpierre · 10-27-2018, 09:30 AM

SmashMouth · 10-27-2018, 09:51 AM

K Major · 10-27-2018, 04:51 PM

IIRC Barr (he's out tomorrow) was on Kamara in last year's playoff game ... expect SP to attack this spot.

The Dude · 10-27-2018, 04:59 PM

They did beat us twice last year. These guys factor in trend. Even if one of their wins was a miracle.

AsylumGuido · 10-27-2018, 05:16 PM

Originally Posted by The Dude

They did beat us twice last year. These guys factor in trend. Even if one of their wins was a miracle.

These guys don't know their ass from a hole in the ground half the time.

K Major · 10-27-2018, 05:24 PM

Originally Posted by The Dude

They did beat us twice last year. These guys factor in trend. Even if one of their wins was a miracle.

Last year was last year.

Rugby Saint II · 10-27-2018, 05:25 PM

I hope we blow them out!

Beastmode · 10-27-2018, 05:46 PM

Xavier Rhodes could be out!!!

https://youtu.be/KT3vOCWA-J0

10-27-2018, 06:15 AM	#1
SmashMouth I donated, did you? Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Mandeville, LA Posts: 38,210 Blog Entries: 29	ESPN Picks Viqueens to Win Saints at Vikings: 8:20 p.m. ET, NBC Point spread: NO -1 \| Matchup quality: 72.9 (of 100) Mike Triplett's pick: It's hard to pick against the Saints, because even if they start slow, they finish so strong. According to ESPN Stats & Info, their 88 points in the fourth quarter/overtime this year are the most through the first six games of a season since 2002. They just came back from a 17-7 deficit at Baltimore in the fourth quarter last Sunday. Still, the Saints' five-game win streak has to end sometime. Vikings 27, Saints 24 Courtney Cronin's pick: If the Vikings want to notch their third consecutive win over the Saints, they'll have to beat the king of the fourth-quarter comeback, Drew Brees. With Xavier Rhodes' status for Sunday's game in question, the Vikings may have to rely on rookie cornerback Holton Hill to start in his place. But in the end, Kirk Cousins, Adam Thielen and defensive dominance on third down wins out. Vikings 31, Saints 28 FPI win projection: MIN, 56.0 percent. Can the Vikings' defense slow down the Saints' offense? Minnesota has the best defensive efficiency at home this season at 88.2 (on a 0-to-100 scale). Interestingly, the Saints' offensive efficiency is slightly higher on the road (80.7) than at home (74.9) this season.

10-27-2018, 09:22 AM	#2
saintsfan1976 10000 POST CLUB Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Atlanta Posts: 10,849 Blog Entries: 3	Re: ESPN Picks Viqueens to Win Triplette you’ve been infected by ESPN confirmation bias. Relax dude. Saints win SmashMouth, jeanpierre and Beastmode like this.

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K Major Site Donor 2019 Join Date: Jan 2013 Location: Bedford, TX Posts: 24,624 Blog Entries: 3	Re: ESPN Picks Viqueens to Win IIRC Barr (he's out tomorrow) was on Kamara in last year's playoff game ... expect SP to attack this spot.

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AsylumGuido 10000 POST CLUB Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Bossier City, LA Posts: 26,274	Re: ESPN Picks Viqueens to Win Originally Posted by The Dude They did beat us twice last year. These guys factor in trend. Even if one of their wins was a miracle. These guys don't know their ass from a hole in the ground half the time.

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K Major Site Donor 2019 Join Date: Jan 2013 Location: Bedford, TX Posts: 24,624 Blog Entries: 3	Re: ESPN Picks Viqueens to Win Originally Posted by The Dude They did beat us twice last year. These guys factor in trend. Even if one of their wins was a miracle. Last year was last year. saintsfan1976 likes this.

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