The Baltimore Ravens host the New Orleans Saints Saturday for a 7 p.m. ET kickoff at M&T Bank Stadium as both teams begin their 2021 preseason schedule. Below, we look at the Saints at Ravens odds and lines, and make our best NFL picks, predictions and bets.
All eyes are on the quarterback battle for New Orleans as Jameis Winston and Taysom Hill are set to compete to see who will replace Drew Brees under center in Week 1. Both players are expected to see time on the field Saturday.
The Baltimore roster doesn’t have the same level of intrigue heading into the preseason opener. QB Lamar Jackson will start in Week 1 of the regular season but isn’t expected to play Saturday after a recent stint on the NFL’s COVID-19 list. QBs Trace McSorley and Tyler Huntley will compete for the backup job.
Saints at Ravens odds, spread and lines
Odds via Tipico Sportsbook; access USA TODAY Sports’ betting odds for a full list. Lines last updated at 10:40 a.m. ET.
- Money line: Saints +115 (bet $100 to win $115) | Ravens -140 (bet $140 to win $100)
- Against the spread/ATS: Saints +2.5 (+100) | Ravens -2.5 (-125)
- Total: 36.5 (O: -105 | U: -115)
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Saints at Ravens odds, lines, predictions and picks
Prediction
Ravens 17, Saints 13
Money line
The RAVENS (-140) have won 17 straight preseason games and are the team to back again against the new-look Saints.
New Orleans figures to have the motivation edge as Winston and Hill battle to be the starting QB in week 1, but the trend for Baltimore clearly favors head coach John Harbaugh as he gets a good look at his depth players at the bottom of the roster. McSorley got a taste of game action in 2020 and should get a long look Saturday.
Against the spread
Roll with the RAVENS -2.5 (-125) for a win by 3 or more points. All four of their preseason wins in 2019 were decided by 11 or more points. McSorley was the team’s top passer in each game.
Over/Under
Side with the UNDER 36.5 (-115) as it has been the trend across the NFL early in the preseason. All three of Friday’s games finished with a combined point total of 35 or fewer points.
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