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The NFL's top match of the week, the “Shawn Payton Revenge Bowl”, is set to kick off at 2 pm. The Denver Broncos are favored by 2.5 points against the New Orleans Saints, with a total of 37 points expected. The Broncos' offense has been strong, and their defense has been exceptional, led by their shutdown cornerback Pat Surtain. Meanwhile, the Saints have been decimated by injuries, with key players such as Derek Carr, Taysom Hill, and others out.
The author prefers the Broncos to cover the spread, citing their strong offense, defense, and coach Payton's revenge narrative. They believe the Saints' lack of options on offense, with backup quarterback Brandon Allen at the helm, will make it difficult for them to put points on the board. The author also notes that the Broncos have two wins on the road against the Jets and Buccaneers, and that their defense has been exceptional in covering the pass and stopping the run.
The other author, RJ, takes a contrarian view, preferring the Saints to cover the spread. He believes that the Saints' offense, though struggling, can still produce some points, and that their defense, despite being decimated by injuries, can still cause issues for the Broncos' offense. RJ notes that the Saints' total points scored this season, 34.5 points, is slightly lower than their average, and that this could be reflected in a lower total.
Both authors agree that the game has the potential for a lower-scoring outcome, with the under 37 points being a possible bet. The article concludes by noting that the total points scored in the game is expected to be around 41-50, with the over being a more attractive bet, although this is not an unusual outcome in an indoor game with a low total.
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