81 percent of experts picking Saints over Rams in NFC title game

By John Sigler | Saintswire

The New Orleans Saints are slight home favorites over the Los Angeles Rams in the 2018 NFC championship game, and a majority of NFL experts are siding with the home team. Per NFL Pick Watch, 81 percent of selected experts are picking the Saints to triumph and advance to just the second Super Bowl appearance in team history. Just 19 percent of experts went with the Rams.

Compare that to the split in the AFC championship game: 74 percent of experts like the Kansas City Chiefs, while 26 percent are calling for another Super Bowl appearance for the New England Patriots. Clearly, the football world’s analysts are more confident in the Saints winning at home against the Rams than the Chiefs over the Patriots. ...

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