New Orleans Saints favored by 5.5 points against Las Vegas Raiders in Week 2

The Las Vegas Raiders are spotted 5.5 points as they begin a new era at Allegiant Stadium in Week 2 against the New Orleans Saints.

The Las Vegas Raiders (1-0) kick off their Sin City era by hosting the New Orleans Saints (1-0) on Monday Night Football at 8:15 p.m. ET in Allegiant Stadium. ET. Below, we take a look at the early Week 2 betting odds and lines at BetMGM Sportsbook.

New Orleans’ defense came up big in its Week 1 win over the Tampa Bay Buccaneers. The Saints intercepted two Tom Brady passes, including a pick-six, and held Tampa Bay to just 3.3 yards per rush in the 34-23 win.

Vegas won and covered on the road against the Carolina Panthers 34-30, thanks to a great performance by RB Josh Jacobs—139 all-purpose yards and three rushing TDs.

Saints at Raiders betting odds, spread and line

Odds via BetMGM; last updated Monday, 2:10 p.m. ET. 

  • Money line: Saints -239 (bet $239 to win $100) / Raiders +195 (bet $100 to win $195) | Bet now
  • Against the spread: Saints -5.5, -110 (bet $110 to win $100) / Raiders +5.5, -110 (bet $110 to win $100) | Bet now
  • Total: 50.5, Over -110 (bet $110 to win $100) / Under -110 (bet $110 to win $100) | Bet now

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At -239 odds, the Saints have an implied 71% chance of beating the Raiders in Week 2, or 41/98 fractional odds. New Orleans must win by six or more points for the Saints -5.5 (-110) ticket to cash.

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The underdog Raiders, at  +195 odds, have an implied 34% chance of winning, or 39/20 fractional odds, in Week 2. If Las Vegas wins or loses by five or fewer points, a Raiders +5.5 (-110) bet wins.

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