The Seahawks get a visit from Drew Brees and company as the Saints look to break Seattle’s lengthy winning streak at home. Speaking of streaks, the Pacers will put theirs on the line against a potent Blazers team, who not long ago won 11 straight.
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Sports Betting Preview for December 2
NFL – Broncos Beat Chiefs, Take AFC West’s Top Spot
Peyton Manning passed for 403 yards and five touchdowns to lead the Broncos over Kansas City, 35-28. With the win, Denver takes first place in the AFC West, previously held by the Chiefs.
NFL – Vikings Hand Bears’ Second Straight Loss
Blair Walsh made a 34-yard field goal in overtime to carry the Vikings to a 23-20 overtime win over the Bears.
NCAAF – Florida State Climbs to No. 1 in Latest BCS Rankings
As expected, the Seminoles take the No. 1 position in the latest BCS rankings. Undefeated Ohio State is No.2 while erstwhile top place Alabama skids down to No. 4 after losing to Auburn last Saturday.
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New Orleans Saints vs. Seattle Seahawks (December 2 | 8:40 PM ET)
With the Panthers hot on their heels, New Orleans heads to Seattle tonight looking to add more breathing room atop the NFC South division. [sc:NFL240banner ]
The Saints’ offense has been up to the challenge, scoring 27.8 PPG – good for 3rd in the NFL. Drew Brees leads the second ranked passing game in the league with 332 yards per game, amassing 28 passing TDs. His favorite receiver, TE Jimmy Graham, has continued to be a headache for opposing defenses, posting 11 receiving touchdowns. Only Calvin Johnson has more with 12.
Against the lowly Falcons in their last game, the Saints opted to beat Atlanta with their defense en route to a 17-13 victory.
The Saints are 8-2 SU in their last 10 games overall.
Since suffering their only loss so far this season against Indianapolis, the Seahawks have stitched together six straight wins, burying each team standing in front of them with their vaunted rushing game.
Seattle is third in the NFL in rushing yards per game with 147.9. Marshawn Lynch places highly in the rushing charts, totaling 925 yards. But when it’s not Lynch, it’s QB Russell Wilson who has been confusing opponents with his capacity to run the ball. Wilson is second to the Raiders’ Terrelle Pryor in QBs with most rushing yards. He has 504 total.
Seattle also added another dimension to their offense with the return of WR Percy Harvin from injury. Harvin made a brief appearance in the last game against Minnesota. Expect more playing time for Harvin against the Saints.
The Seahawks haven’t lost at home in more than a year already. They are 13-0 SU in their last 13 home games.
The Pacers remain scorching hot, extending their latest winning streak to seven games after defeating the Clippers yesterday, 105-100.
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It was Indiana’s first game in a five-game road trip. In that game, Paul George was his usual self, firing 27 points and adding six rebounds and five assists. David West also had a big part in the win, scoring 24 points and snaring 12 rebounds. More than their offense, the defense allows the Pacers to trample opponents. Indiana is best in scoring defense, limiting opposing teams to just 85.6 PPG.
The Pacers are 9-1 SU and 10-2 ATS in their last 10 games.
The Blazers returned to fine form after seeing their 11-game winning streak go up in flames against the Phoenix Suns last week. Second-year guard Damian Lillard made 26 points and LaMarcus Aldridge scored 27 to lead Portland back into the winning column last night with a 114-108 road victory over the Lakers. It was the fourth straight game that the Blazers scored at least 100. Portland is seventh in the NBA in scoring with 104.0 PPG.
The Blazers are 5-0 SU in their last five home games.
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