New Orleans Saints at Atlanta Falcons: betting preview, free tips, TV details

Free American football tips, best bets and analysis for New Orleans Saints at Atlanta Falcons in Week 13 of the NFL.

Where to watch

Sky Sports Action, 1.20am Thursday night

Best bet

Atlanta +7
2pts 5-6 Betway, BoyleSports, Hills

Match preview

New Orleans tightened their grip on the NFC South with a win over Carolina last week but they were a touch fortunate as the Panthers missed two extra points and a field goal that would have handed the Saints their third defeat of the season.

And head coach Sean Payton will be concerned that two starting members of his offensive line, Terron Armstead and Andrus Peat, will not be available.

That should have the Atlanta defence licking their lips with anticipation as they sacked Saints quarterback Drew Brees six times in a 26-9 loss they dished out to their divisional rivals in Louisiana three weeks ago.

That was one of only three victories that the Falcons have mustered in their opening 11 games but they followed that with a 29-3 victory over the Panthers and it looked as if they had turned the corner.

Losing to Tampa Bay last time out should help them refocus and as they are the only team since Week Two to get the better of the Saints, there is a decent chance that they will be able to stay within a converted touchdown.

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The lowdown

Venue Mercedes Benz Stadium, Atlanta, Georgia
Surface Artificial
Weather Indoors
Vegas handicap New Orleans -7
Vegas points line 49

Team news

New Orleans Saints
Left tackle Terron Armstead and guard Andrus Peat are out. Cornerback Marshon Lattimore is rated questionable.

Atlanta Falcons
Wide receiver Julio Jones, tight end Austin Hooper and defensive end Takkarist McKinley are all rated questionable.

Key stat

The points total has gone under the line in four of Atlanta's last five home matches

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