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And then there were four. We’re down to three games left in the season for the Conference Championships.

Colts

Seemingly, Indianapolis comes into this game off two strong defensive efforts. While the offense has not been as sharp as it has in previous years, the Colts are getting more stops in key situations than they ever have. However, a closer look at their two playoff wins also shows that their opponents both stopped running the ball in those ball games - the best way to beat Indianapolis.

As for the Pats, they’ve played with fire in both games thus far, turning the ball over and flirting with disaster in each contest. However, they’ve also come up with clutch plays and good coaching decisions as well. New England may also get safety Rodney Harrison back in the lineup, a huge boost for their defense.

History has shown a complete and utter New England dominance over Indianapolis in pressure games. However, the Patriots are not as dominant as they once were and the Colts are not as porous on defense as in the past. But we have to take the points and go with experience. When push comes to shove, you simply have to choose Tom Brady to win you a playoff bet. So take the points and Pats. Moreover, the 47.5 over/under is begging for you to take below the number. With the Colts playing at home, and having not given up too many points in the postseason, we expect this one to remain moderate in terms of the scoring. Brady and Manning have both struggled recently, go under.

Bears

These are the two best teams in the conference and it’s only fitting that they decide the fate of the NFC Super Bowl representative. The Bears have had quarterback controversy for most of the season, while the Saints have been called a team of destiny. Chicago clearly has the better specials teams and defense, but can they overcome their injuries?

The Bears are clearly not the same defensive team they were earlier in the season. While safety Mike Brown and defensive lineman Tommy Harris, they do have chinks in their armor. Rex Grossman has been under fire for inconsistent play, but he is coming off a solid performance versus the Seahawks, giving the Bears their first postseason win in over a dozen seasons. Their 1-2 punch of Benson and Jones at running back MUST work to perfection in order to play the ball control game.

New Orleans has defied all expectations on the strength of a first-year head coach, a rookie RB, a rookie WR and a quarterback off shoulder surgery. Still, they’ve shown an amazing diversity on offense, clutch performances on a much-maligned defense and a rock solid resolve. As a franchise, this is the farthest the Saints have ever gone and a whole state thanks them. Drew Brees and Deuce McAllister are probably the two most important players to this team come Sunday.

While the spread is quite low, it’s hard to rule against taking New Orleans. They weren’t supposed to get this far and everyone’s been burnt betting on their foe every time the going’s gotten tough. The Bears are giving up a lot of points these days and that’s been putting a ton of pressure on their offense.

We’ll take the Saints to win this game outright and keep the Cinderella season alive. Going over the 43.5 points also makes a lot of sense to consider. The Saints score a lot of points and Chicago will need to keep up just to stay in the game.

Good luck to all and enjoy the games! Don’t forget to check out the fun and interesting game props for more action and excitement.

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