BETWEEN THE LINES – PROP BETS

DREW BREES TO PASS FOR MORE YARDS IN THE SECOND HALF THAN FIRST

Conventional thinking has the Colts ahead, leaving the Saints to play catch-up in the second half.

REGGIE BUSH TO HAVE MORE THAN 281/2 yards receiving

Bush can get this prop with one catch. He averages 11 touches a game, and expect more than that.

PIERRE GARCON MORE THAN 581/2 yards receiving

Garcon is usually a downfield threat, and if the Saints key on Reggie Wayne and Dallas Clark, he will have one-on-one coverage and should break off at least one long one.

LONGEST FIELD GOAL MORE THAN 421/2 YARDS

Both field goal kickers have strong legs and should have a couple of chances to win this prop.

TOTAL PASS ATTEMPTS BY PEYTON MANNING MORE THAN 371/2

The Colts have little or no run game and will be passing all game long.

PIERRE THOMAS MORE THAN 121/2 RUSHING ATTEMPTS

Thomas is the main person in the Saints' rushing attack. He will get plenty of carries if they try to keep Manning off the field.

TWO WEEKS AGO: 1-1

SEASON: 18-24-2