Packers vs. Falcons 10/30/16 Betting Preview

Betting Preview

It’s Green Bay’s defense and not their offense that is the reason they are 4-2. Their offense is ranked 28th in total offense with their vaunted passing game ranked 20th. they have been held to less than 24 points in 4 of their games and have scored more than 30 just once. Their defense is first in the league against the rush and fourth in total defense. They haven’t given up more than 30 points and and average 20.5 in points allowed. they have lost to both top tier teams they played and face another this week.

Atlanta has the league’s top offense in total yards and scoring and quarterback Matt Ryan is ranked first in the league. They have dropped 2 straight games but it was their defense that allowed a 17 point lead to slip away last week and the week before were sunk by a last minute field goal. The oddsmakers have made the Falcons a 2.5 point favorite and set the total at 52.5.

According to Covers.com Consensus Analysis 58% of the public feel that the home field will help the Falcons and are backing them. A huge 70% think the offenses will control this game qand are behind the over.

The Packers have won the last four meetings between these teams.

Previous Meetings

02/07/16: Falcons 37 @ Packers 43
11/11/12: Falcons 21 @ Packers 22
12/14/08: Packers 25 @ Falcons 14

Trends

• The underdog has covered the spread in seven of the last nine meetings
• The road team has covered the spread in the last four meetings
• The over is 6-1 in the Falcons last seven games overall

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