The New Orleans Saints and the Atlanta Falcons open their regular season in a Week 1 matchup Sunday at the Mercedes-Benz Dome in Atlanta. (FOX). Kickoff on Sept. 11 is scheduled for 1 p.m. ET (FOX). Below, we analyze Tipico Sportsbook‘s lines around the Saints at Falcons odds and lines; check back for our NFL picks and predictions.
The Saints capped off the preseason on a high note with a 27-10 victory over the Los Angeles Chargers. The finale, which saw the starters play a solid chunk of time, was the 1st win, cover and Over result in 3 preseason games.
The new-look Falcons spanked the Jacksonville Jaguars in the preseason finale, and Atlanta scored 27 or more points in 2 of its 3 games. The Over hit in each of the exhibition outings.
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Saints at Falcons odds, spread and lines
Odds provided by Tipico Sportsbook; access USA TODAY Sports Scores and Sports Betting Odds hub for a full list. Lines last updated Aug. 29 at 8:12 p.m. ET.
- Money line (ML): Saints -240 (bet $240 to win $100) | Falcons +190 (bet $100 to win $190)
- Against the spread (ATS): Saints -5.5 (-108) | Falcons +5.5 (-112)
- Over/Under (O/U): 42.5 (O: -108 | U: -112)
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2021 betting stats:
- ML: Saints 9-8 | Falcons 7-10
- ATS: Saints 9-8 | Falcons 6-10-1
- O/U: Saints 7-10 | Falcons 7-10
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Saints at Falcons head-to-head
These NFC South Division rivals meet twice each season. The road team won outright in each meeting in 2021, with the Saints posting a 30-20 win as 4.5-point favorites in Week 17 in Atlanta.
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The Saints have covered 4 straight trips to Atlanta, and the road team is 5-1 ATS in the previous 6 meetings.
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