2014 NFL Saints vs. Steelers Week 13 Picks & Predictions
By Anthony Rome
PITTSBURGH, PA (The Spread) - Two teams fighting for a playoff spot in their respective divisions will square off today in Pittsburgh when the Steelers host the Saints at 1:00PM ET.
ODDS: According to oddsmakers from online sports book Bovada.lv, the Steelers are 4.5-point home favorite over the Saints while the over/under total is currently sitting at 54 points.
LINE MOVEMENT: The Steelers opened as 3-point home favorites but the line has jumped to 4.5 at most online and Vegas sports books. The total, meanwhile, opened at 52 and has jumped to 54 at most books.
SEASON RECORDS: The Saints are 4-7 straight up and 4-7 against the spread while the over is 8-3 in their 11 games this season. On the other side, the Steelers are 7-4 on the year but just 5-6 against the number while the the over is 7-4 in their 11 games.
PUBLIC BETTING: Of the wagers currently placed on this game, 71% of NFL public bettors currently favor the Steelers. This information is subject to change leading up to kickoff, however, so make sure you click on the link provided for the most up-to-date NFL public betting numbers.
NFL FREE PICK: Take the over. According to latest NFL trends, the over is 10-1 in the Saints’ last 11 games following a bye week, 8-2 in their last 10 games after accumulating more than 250 yards passing in their previous game and 6-2 in their last eight games overall. The over is also 5-0 in the Steelers’ last five home games, 8-3 in their last 11 games when playing on Sunday following a Monday night game and 8-1 in their last nine games after accumulating more than 350 total yards in their previous game.
2014 NFL WEEK 13 FREE PICK: SAINTS/STEELERS OVER 54