How many games will the New Orleans Saints win in the 2020 NFL season? We look at BetMGM’s projected win total and the Over/Under odds, while looking back at the 2019 season and key offseason roster changes.
New Orleans Saints’ 2019 season
The 2019 season was a wild one for the Saints. They lost starting QB Drew Brees in the second game of the season, forcing QB Teddy Bridgewater into action. All Bridgewater did was lead them on a 5-0 run starting in Week 3. Brees returned to the lineup in Week 8 and the Saints finished 13-3 and as the No. 3 seed in the NFC. But despite their fantastic record, they were upset at home in the Wild Card round by the Minnesota Vikings.
New Orleans Saints’ 2020 offseason changes
Bridgewater left the team in free agency for the divisional-rival Carolina Panthers. However, the Saints were able to replace him with another familiar face in QB Jameis Winston. They also added more pieces to their offense, signing veteran WR Emmanuel Sanders and drafting Michigan OL Cesar Ruiz in the first round. On defense, they added two former Philadelphia Eagles in LB Nigel Bradham and FS Malcolm Jenkins, who played his first five seasons in New Orleans.
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New Orleans Saints’ 2020 schedule
Week 1: vs. Tampa Bay Buccaneers
Week 2: at Las Vegas Raiders
Week 3: vs. Green Bay Packers
Week 4: at Detroit Lions
Week 5: vs. Los Angeles Chargers
Week 6: BYE
Week 7: vs. Carolina Panthers
Week 8: at Chicago Bears
Week 9: at Tampa Bay Buccaneers
Week 10: vs. San Francisco 49ers
Week 11: vs. Atlanta Falcons
Week 12: at Denver Broncos
Week 13: at Atlanta Falcons
Week 14: at Philadelphia Eagles
Week 15: vs. Kansas City Chiefs
Week 16: vs. Minnesota Vikings
Week 17: at Carolina Panthers
New Orleans Saints’ 2020 win total: Best bet
Odds via BetMGM; access USA TODAY Sports’ betting odds for a full list. Odds last updated Monday, Aug. 10 at 5:50 p.m. ET.
Projected wins: 10.5 / OVER: +100 / UNDER: -120
The 10.5 O/U that feels far too low considering how successful the Saints have been as of late. They have won at least 11 games each of the past three seasons, including back-to-back 13-3 campaigns the last two seasons. With arguably the best roster in the NFL, take the OVER 10.5 and run as the Saints should be considered among the best two or three teams in the league again this season.
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Exact season wins: Bands
- 0-4 wins: +6500
- 5-8 wins: +475
- 9-12 wins: –358
- 13-16 wins: +550
If the O/U on the win total feels too risky of a bet, consider taking the exact WIN BAND OF 9-12 wins for the Saints. While the payoff isn’t great (-358), it’s hard to envision the Saints winning less than nine games this season, even if an injury were to happen to Brees. With Winston as the team’s backup quarterback and one of the league’s best defenses, this team has the depth to survive a host of injuries. Consider the Saints a lock to win at least nine games this season with a chance to get back to 13 or 14 wins once again.
Exact wins: Best bet
If you are searching for the bet with the most value, consider taking the Saints to win EXACTLY 13 GAMES (+725). While the end of their schedule could be tough with games against the Chiefs and Vikings, the Saints will likely be favored in both of those since they’ll be in New Orleans. Considering the depth and talent on this team, it feels likely that it can repeat last year’s success.
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