The 2012 NFL Playoffs kick off today with two great Wildcard matchups. One of which, tonight’s Detroit Lions-New Orleans Saints game, figures to be a highly entertaining battle.

Oddsmakers have installed the Saints as 10.5-point home favorites over the Lions for tonight’s 8:00PM ET kickoff, while the over/under total is currently sitting at 59.5 points. Detroit finished the regular season with a 10-6 record and a 5-3 mark on the road, while New Orleans is 13-3 overall and 8-0 at home. The Lions secured the sixth seed while New Orleans clinched the third.

Detroit has lost five of its last six games against the spread and has lost five of its last six games against the spread as a road underdog of 10.5 to 14 points. The Lions have also lost four of their last five games against the spread when the total posted is greater than 49.5 points and they are allowing an average of 27 points a game on defense in road games this season.

Our resident handicapper Vegas Vic of Vegas Vic Sports.net likes the Saints –10.5 tonight. Also, be sure to check out Johnny Clutch Sports for more great picks, odds and betting information.