The Saints had to go to overtime (and a bit into overdrive) to leave behind Bret Favre and the Minnesota Vikings and grasp a spot in this year’s Super Bowl. The Indianapolis Colts, on the other hand, made it look a little easier with their 30-17 win over the New York Jets. But this is the big game, and anything can happen.

The Indianapolis Colts and the New Orleans Saints have had a superb season. Both teams held perfect records until they lost their first games very late into the season, when they decided to sit down their starters before the playoffs. Quite a clever move, if it meant earning a trip to the Super Bowl. They were expected to take over do well in the postseason. In their two playoffs’ games, both in the Divisional Round and the Conference Championship game, they were the spread favorites. Now they are going to face each other in the Sun Life Stadium on February 7th for the National Championship Game.

All eyes are going to be upon star quarterback’s Peyton Manning and Drew Brees. Truth be said, they have had an amazing season, and if you look at their numbers, it would seem like it is going to be a close match. Manning has 68.8 completion percentage while Brees’ has 70.6 and 4388 passing yards, just a tad behind Manning’s 4500. The Colts QB has completed 33 touchdown passes and has had 16 interceptions; Brees has completed 34 touchdown passes and only 11 interceptions. One figure stands out a bit, thought. The Colt’s defense has only allowed 11 sacks to their QB. The Saints’ defense has allowed twice as many. If the Saints want to stay in the game, they need to hold back the Colts and give Brees just enough time to do his part.

The Saints are the underdog. But oh, wouldn’t it be a Cinderella story if the Saints made it to their first ever Super Bowl and won? It took New Orleans 21 years to have its first winning season. Hurricane Katrina left the team homeless and wrecked. But now the Big Easy is back, in their best-ever season. The team has enough motivation to actually go out on the field and win it. They have proven to be a team worthy of a Super Bowl. The Aints might just not fit their nickname anymore. The Colts are expected to win it; in fact, yes - the Colts probably are going to win it. (Although I have to confess having a thing for underdog stories.) At least we can rest assured that both Manning and Brees are going to give us a thrilling three and a half hours of entertainment.

As of press time, Online Sportsbook industry leader, Instant Actions Sports has made the Indianapolis Colts favorite by 5½ points. The over/under line is set to 56½ points. The Colts are the clear favorite on the Money-Line by -220 with a comeback of +180 for the Saints.