The Green Bay Packers (2-0) and New Orleans Saints (1-1) lock horns at the Mercedes-Benz Superdome in New Orleans Sunday. Kickoff is at 8:20 p.m. ET (on NBC). Here we analyze the Packers-Saints Week 3 matchup, including the betting odds, spread and lines, and look at the best NFL betting options.
Packers at Saints betting odds and lines
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- Money line: Saints -162 (Bet $162, win $100) | Packers +135 (bet $100, win $135)
- Against the spread/ATS: Saints -3 (-110) | Packers +6.5 (-110)
- Over/Under: 52.5 (O: -110, U: -110)
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Packers at Saints game notes
- The Packers offense has been ridiculous to date, posting 42.5 points, 505.0 total yards and 208.5 rushing yards per game, all tops in the NFL. And they’re not bad passing the pill, either, posting 295.5 yards per outing to rank fifth.
- Both Green Bay and New Orleans enter Sunday night’s game with a plus-2 turnover ratio.
- The Saints haven’t been their normal high-octane selves on offense, at least not yet. They’re 20th in the NFL with 347.5 total yards per game, 26th in rushing with 97.0 rushing yards per contest and a mediocre 14th in passing yards per game at 250.5. Still, they have managed 29.0 PPG, which is good for seventh overall.
- Defense has saved the day for New Orleans, and it will certainly be put to the test by Green Bay. The Saints are eighth in the NFL in total yards allowed (343.5) and eighth in rushing yards allowed (101.0), although they have still yielded 28.5 PPG, good for 23rd.
- Packers RB Aaron Jones leads the NFL with 234 rushing yards and he has found the end zone three times on the ground. The former UTEP standout also has eight catches for 78 yards and a score.
Packers at Saints key injuries
Packers
- WR Davante Adams (hamstring) doubtful
- DL Kenny Clark (groin) questionable
- TE Josiah Deguara (ankle) doubtful
- LB Randy Ramsey (groin) doubtful
Saints
- DE Marcus Davenport (elbow) questionable
- LB Chase Hansen (hip) out
- DE Trey Hendrickson (groin) questionable
- RB Ty Montgomery (hamstring) questionable
- DT David Onyemata (calf) questionable
- WR Michael Thomas (ankle) out
Packers at Saints: Odds, betting lines, picks and prediction
Prediction
Packers 34, Saints 30
Money line (?)
The PACKERS (+135) are a tremendous value in this one, and QB Aaron Rodgers and company will not have to deal with the raucous crowd which normally fills the Superdome. The state of Louisiana signed off on limited people able to attend, but the city of New Orleans has not yet approved fans. That’s a huge advantage for Green Bay, which is already playing better football overall.
Against the spread (?)
PACKERS (+3, -110) is a solid play, although I like the money line even more. Green Bay has rolled up video game-like numbers on offense through two games. While they’re missing Adams, the Saints are without Thomas, so that wideout situation is a wash. Green Bay has more depth, and New Orleans QB Drew Brees just hasn’t looked like himself so far. Advantage PACKERS.
Over/Under (?)
OVER 52.5 (-110) is the way to go, as the defense for New Orleans has been woeful, and Green Bay’s offense has been electric. That will continue Sunday. The Packers have hit the Over in both of their games this season, combining for 77 points with the Minnesota Vikings in Week 1, and 63 total points in Week 2 with the Detroit Lions.
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Also see:
- Packers-Saints: 5 things to watch (Packers Wire)
- Behind Enemy Lines: Saints-Packers preview (Saints Wire)
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