World Bowl XXXIX

San Antonio Gunslingers (16-2) vs New Orleans VooDoo (18-1)

Point Spread New Orleans -2

San Antonio: Offense 3rd Defense 6th
New Orleans: Offense 2nd Defense 1st

Playoff Records: San Antonio 8-8 New Orleans 39-24

World Bowl Records: San Antonio 0-1 (Lost: XXXIV) New Orleans 4-5 (Won: XXXI, XXXV, XXXVI, XXXVIII; Lost: III, VII, XVIII, XXVII, XXX)

Head to Head: New Orleans is 7-2 all time vs San Antonio. This is the first World Bowl between the teams. New Orleans beat San Antonio in 1981, 1985, 1989, 1997, 2001, 2005, and 2009. San Antonio beat New Orleans in 1977 and 1993.

Injuries: San Antonio 4 probable, 3 questionable New Orleans 3 probable, 1 questionable, 1 doubtful

Prediction: San Antonio 19 New Orleans 17

Nicholas Reyes is doubtful to play for New Orleans and he's their big play WR. The VooDoo still have other weapons and the roster has plenty of World Bowl experience, yet my gut tells me to pick San Antonio. The Gunslingers have been one of the best teams in the league for several seasons but have only emerged to the World Bowl once previously. Now that they're finally back, I feel they'll take care of business this time. It won't be easy, as New Orleans is looking for another back to back, giving them 4 titles in 5 seasons.

Good luck to both of you.