The Atlanta Falcons put on a commanding offensive display at Caesars Superdome in Week 4, powering past the New Orleans Saints to claim a resounding 45-24 victory. Pre-match markets had pegged this as a much tighter affair, with the Saints holding favouritism at 1.82 in head-to-head betting and a -1.5 point line, while the Falcons sat at 2.0. However, Atlanta tore the form guide to shreds with an explosive performance that left the home side reeling.
With the total points line set at 47.5 pre-match, the offensive output from the Falcons alone ensured the over backers had plenty to cheer about as the scoreboard ticked over to a combined 69 points. The Saints came into this fixture following a recent loss to the Pittsburgh Steelers, and their defensive struggles at home surfaced once again as Atlanta's attack clicked into gear from the outset.
How the tips went
Looking back at our published selections for this clash, it proved to be a profitable outing for those backing the visitors. The head-to-head tip on the Atlanta Falcons at 2.25 delivered a win as the visitors asserted their dominance on enemy turf.
In the point spread market, the selection of the Atlanta Falcons +2.5 also resulted in a win, comfortably covering the pre-match margin and adding further weight to a comprehensive performance by the away side.