The Green Bay Packers (0-1) will welcome the New Orleans Saints (0-1) to Lambeau Field Friday. Kickoff is set for 8 p.m. ET. Below, we analyze Tipico Sportsbook‘s lines around the Saints vs. Packers odds, and make our best NFL picks, predictions and bets.
The Packers come into thr game after a 28-21 loss to San Francisco in Week 1. Jordan Love played the majority of the game, throwing 24 passes and completing 13 for 176 yards, 2 touchdowns and 3 interceptions.
Reigning MVP Aaron Rodgers recently criticized his young receiving corps, which is drastically different from last season following the trade of superstar WR Devante Adams. Whether Rogers plays Friday is unknown.
As for the Saints, they were without their starting QB Jameis Winston down the stretch last season and eventually missed the playoffs. Winston didn’t play in the preseason opener.
Fourth-round draft pick Ian Book was the main option, going 15-for-22 for 121 yards and an interception. Veteran backup QB Andy Dalton went 5-for-5 for 51 yards and a touchdown in the team’s 17-13 loss to Houston.
Saints at Packers odds
Odds provided by Tipico Sportsbook; access USA TODAY Sports Scores and Sports Betting Odds hub for a full list. Lines last updated Thursday at 7:50 p.m. ET.
- Money line (ML): Saints +130 (bet $100 to win $130) | Packers -150 (bet $150 to win $100)
- Against the spread (ATS): Saints +2.5 (+105) | Packers -2.5 (-130)
- Over/Under (O/U): 39.5 (O: -105 | U: -115)
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Saints at Packers picks and predictions
Prediction
Saints 24, Packers 20
Money line
LEAN SAINTS (+130).
If Rodgers does play, I don’t expect him to get multiple series. This should be the Jordan Love preseason show, and he wasn’t impressive in their opening game.
Meanwhile, Green Bay’s defense allowed every 49ers quarterback to score a touchdown. The Saints are going to have a more aggressive trio of quarterbacks with Dalton as the top backup.
New Orleans also had a much better defensive showing, holding Houston to 17 as opposed to Green Bay, which allowed 28.
Neither team had their starting running back play either with the Packers resting both RB Aaron Jones and AJ Dillon. With New Orleans backup skill players better, I’ll take them at plus-money value.
Against the spread
PASS.
If you feel more comfortable with the points then fine, but the value is on the money line here.
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Over/Under
BET OVER 39.5 (-105).
Week 1 for New Orleans was the Ian Book show. I expect Dalton and Winston to get some action in this game as we inch closer to the regular season. Both should have a good command over the offense.
As for Green Bay, Love was a wild card and had 2 TDs. His 3 interceptions also set up the 49ers well in a few possessions, and he’ll be playing a talented secondary again.
Put it all together, and I like the Over 39.5 (-105) here.
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