The Colts started out as a 6 point favorite which is where they currently remain at Bodog.
While we like them at this number with their roster as is, word came out yesterday that their best defensive player, DE Dwight Freeney, had an ankle injury much worse than the team was letting on.
When the injury occurred late in the AFC Championship Game it didn’t look good at all.
He came down awkwardly on his ankle and immediately headed towards the sideline.
His day was done at that point thanks to the Colts commanding lead.
But if he’s forced to either miss the Super Bowl or is unable to be his normal self due to the injury, this impacts the game – and betting strategy – tremendously.
If either of the above scenarios are realized, the Saints will then shift help over to Robert Mathis’s side, who by the way is helped greatly by the attention paid towards Freeney, and the Colts pass rush will be effectively neutralized.
They’d then have to resort to more blitzes in an attempt to pressure Drew Brees and throw off his rhythm.
This scenario wouldn’t be favorable for Indianapolis. When Brees has time to throw, he’s deadly. He’ll distribute the ball around the field and pick apart the Colts secondary.
The Saints would also be able to go toe to toe with the Colts offense and keep things interesting until the end.
So keep an eye on his injury status prior to placing your bets.
As said in an earlier article, his is the one injury, outside of Peyton Manning, which could derail Indianapolis’s chances of winning the Super Bowl.
If he can go and play at a high level, we still like the Colts -6; if he can’t, take the Saints (+6) and the (+180) money line.
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February 1st, 2010 at 00:13
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