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The Denver Broncos (3-3) visit the New Orleans Saints (2-4) Thursday. Kickoff from the Caesars Superdome is scheduled for 8:15 p.m. ET (Prime Video). Let’s analyze BetMGM Sportsbook’s NFL odds around the Broncos vs. Saints odds, and make our expert NFL picks and predictions.
Denver snapped a 3-game winning streak with a 23-16 loss against the LA Chargers Sunday, failing to cover as a 3-point home underdog. QB Bo Nix went 19 of 33 for 216 yards with 2 TDs and an INT while leading the team in rushing with 6 carries for 61 yards.
Thursday will be Broncos coach Sean Payton’s first time returning to New Orleans after coaching the Saints from 2006 to 2021.
New Orleans has lost 4 games in a row after falling 51-27 against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers Sunday as a 3.5-point home underdog. QB Spencer Rattler went 22 of 40 for 243 yards with a TD and 2 INTs. RB Alvin Kamara carried the ball 13 times for 40 yards and a TD.
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Broncos at Saints odds
Provided by BetMGM Sportsbook; access USA TODAY Sports Scores and Sports Betting Odds hub for a full list of NFL odds. Lines last updated Wednesday at 11:25 p.m. ET.
- Moneyline (ML): Broncos -145 (bet $145 to win $100) | Saints +120 (bet $100 to win $120)
- Against the spread (ATS): Broncos -2.5 (-115) | Saints +2.5 (-105)
- Over/Under (O/U): 37 (O: -110 | U: -110)
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Broncos at Saints key injuries
Broncos
- LB Baron Browning (foot) questionable
- CB Damarri Mathis (ankle) questionable
- T Mike McGlinchey (knee) questionable
- T Alex Palczewski (ankle) out
- CB Pat Surtain II (concussion) out
Saints
- QB Derek Carr (oblique) doubtful
- TE Taysom Hill (rib) doubtful
- WR Chris Olave (concussion) out
- G Lucas Patrick (chest) questionable
- G Cesar Ruiz (knee) out
- DT Khalen Saunders (back) questionable
- WR Rashid Shaheed (knee) out
- LB Pete Werner (hamstring) out
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Broncos at Saints picks and predictions
Prediction
Broncos 24, Saints 16
Moneyline
PASS.
The Broncos’ spread has the best value.
Against the spread
BET BRONCOS -2.5 (-115).
Denver has won 3 of its last 4 games while scoring 26 or more points in 2 of the 4. Two of its last 3 wins have come by 16 or more points. It faces a struggling New Orleans team that has lost 4 games in a row and is riddled with injuries.
Without the likes of Carr and Olave, the Saints have struggled to stay competitive. Their defense has allowed 26 or more points in each of the last 3 games, with the team losing by 13 or more in back-to-back weeks.
Over/Under
BET OVER 37 (-110).
Denver has hit the Over in back-to-back games. It has scored 16 or more points in 3 of its last 4 games and allowed 18 or more in back-to-back weeks.
New Orleans has hit the Over in 2 of its last 3 games. It has allowed 26 or more points in 3 straight games, including 51 vs. Tampa Bay in Week 6.
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