Last Updated on January 15, 2011 10:30 pm by drew
Packers vs. Falcons Odds
ATLANTA, GA (TheSpread) – The Atlanta Falcons host the Green Bay Packers in what should be a competitive matchup in the 2011 NFL Divisional Playoffs on Saturday night.
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The Falcons are 13-3 on the season and 7-1 at home while the Packers are 11-6 on the year and 4-5 on the road. Trends show that Green Bay is just 1-5 against the spread in the last 6 games against the Falcons while Atlanta is 6-1 ATS in their last 7 games following a win.
Oddsmakers from online sportsbook SBGGLOBAL.com have given the Falcons point spread odds of -2.5 against Green Bay on Saturday. The over/under total has been set at 43. (View Matchup)
Opening odds had the Falcons favored by just 1 points, but the spread has quickly climbed up throughout the week and now closed at 2.5. The over/under total opened at 45.5 points but that has steadily dipped and is now down to 43.
Atlanta is 11-5 against the point spread odds this year and the Falcons have hit the over in 9 of 16 games. Atlanta already holds a 20-17 win over Green Bay at home this season. Matt Bryant hit a 47-yard field goal in the final seconds to give Atlanta the win. Green Bay had 418 yards of offense but allowed Michael Turner to rush for 110 yards in the game. The Falcons have averaged 25.9 points per game on offense and allow 18 points per game on defense. Turner has rushed for 1,371 yards and 12 scores on the season while Matt Ryan has thrown for 3,705 yards and 28 touchdowns.
Green Bay is 10-7 against the point spread odds this season and the Packers have hit the under in 11 of 17 games. Green Bay beat Philadelphia 21-16 last week to meet the top-seeded Falcons this week. Green Bay has won its last three, but lost their last three road games in the regular season. The Packers are averaging 24.3 points per game on offense while the defense is among the best in the league, allowing 15 points per game. Aaron Rodgers has thrown for 3,922 yards and 28 touchdowns to lead the team and he threw for over 300 yards against Atlanta in the previous meeting. Rookie running back James Starks rushed for 123 yards in last week’s win and has emerged as a feature back for the team.
In terms of injuries, Green bay linebacker Frank Zombo is doubtful with a knee injury while Atlanta defensive back Brian Williams is questionable with a knee injury.
Over 30,000 public bets have been placed on this game with Green Bay getting 55% of the wagers with point spread odds of +2.5 against Atlanta on Saturday night.
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