Preseason Pick - Week 2

Game: Texans vs. Saints (Saints are at home)
Line: Saints (-1)
O/U: 41
Pick: Saints (-1)

Reason: There seem to be many doubters out there about the Saints this season, even though they are the defending champions of the NFL. They did drop their first preseason game to New England, 24-27, which I think doesn't show much about this Saints team because the Patriots, with Welker healthy, are in contention for yet another Super Bowl victory. Also, remember that Houston dropped their first preseason game to the Cardinals who are not a team in contention for the Super Bowl, let alone even the playoffs. Yes, we understand this is a preseason game, but there is no chance that the Saints will drop two straight after having the pressure of trying to defend their championship rings. Both teams have extremely dominant passing games, with medicore passing defenses, but the difference maker is going to be the Saints running game where they averaged about 132 yards per game last season, ranking them 6th overall in the NFL. Don't forget the Saints are also at home, and they feel like they need something to prove, so if they take this game they can, and will, cover the one point spread. This looks like a good bet, but because it's preseason, it is rated a "3 STAR" pick. The Saints running game will take control of this game and they will prevail as the winners. We like this bet at Twitpicks, so if you agree, please follow our very first pick of the "season".