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Minnesota Vikings at New Orleans Saints odds, picks and prediction

Previewing the Minnesota Vikings at New Orleans Saints Week 16 betting odds and lines, with NFL betting picks, tips and predictions.

The Minnesota Vikings (6-8) have ended the season for the New Orleans Saints (10-4) in two of the last three seasons and look to ruin the Saints Christmas as they invade the Mercedes-Benz Superdome at 4:30 p.m. ET Friday. Below, we preview the Vikings-Saints betting odds and lines and make our NFL picks and predictions.

See also: Prop Bet Payday: Bank on these Vikings props for Week 16

Vikings at Saints: Betting odds, spread and lines

Odds via BetMGM; access USA TODAY Sports’ betting odds for a full list. Lines last updated Thursday at 4:55 p.m. ET.

  • Money line: Vikings +240 (bet $100 to win $240) | Saints -300 (bet $300 to win $100)
  • Against the spread/ATS: Vikings +7 (-115) | Saints -7 (-105)
  • Over/Under: 50.5 (O: -110 | U: -110)

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Vikings at Saints: Game notes

  • Minnesota is 0-5 ATS in its last five games.
  • New Orleans is 4-1 straight up in its last five home games.
  • Minnesota has hit the Over in six of its last nine games, while the Saints have hit the Under in five of its last seven games.
  • The Saints are 9-2 ATS in their last 11 games versus teams with losing records.
  • New Orleans has won four of the last five regular-season meetings, but Minnesota has won the last meeting in the postseason, which nobody in New Orleans can forget.

Vikings at Saints: Key injuries

Vikings

  • LB Todd Davis (ribs) doubtful
  • LB Eric Kendricks (calf) out
  • FB C.J. Ham (quadriceps) questionable
  • DE Jalyn Holmes (groin) out
  • TE Kyle Rudolph (foot) out

Saints

  • G Nick Easton (concussion) out
  • G Andrus Peat (ankle) questionable
  • WR Tre’Quan Smith (ankle) out
  • S Marcus Williams (ankle) out

Vikings at Saints: Odds, betting lines, predictions and picks

Prediction

Saints 34, Vikings 20

Money line (?)

The Saints are a prohibitive favorite at -300 and they should win this game handily against a banged-up Minnesota defense. However, given Minnesota’s unlikely wins over the Saints in the past, it isn’t a lock that New Orleans will blow out the Vikings because the Saints’ defense gives up too many big plays and Minnesota has the weapons to do damage. AVOID this bet.

Against the spread (?)

The Saints are favored by seven points primarily because Minnesota’s defense is so vastly different as it was just a year ago because of free-agent losses and injuries at too many key positions.  QB Drew Brees didn’t look sharp in his return from injury last week but should be able to pick apart Minnesota’s suspect defense. TAKE THE SAINTS and lay the seven points at -105.

Over/Under (?)

This is the toughest of the three bets because the 50.5-point total is a high number, but both offenses have the firepower to get in a back-and-forth battle and defenses that are capable of giving up big scoring days. Minnesota’s defense is worse, so Brees & Co. should be in for a prolific day. TAKE THE OVER at -110.

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Kansas City Chiefs at New Orleans Saints odds, picks and prediction

Previewing Sunday’s Kansas City Chiefs at New Orleans Saints Week 15 betting odds and lines, with NFL betting picks, tips and predictions.

The Kansas City Chiefs (12-1) visit the New Orleans Saints (10-3) Sunday for a 4:25 p.m. ET kickoff at Mercedes-Benz Superdome. Below, we preview the Chiefs-Saints betting odds and lines and make our NFL picks and predictions.

Chiefs at Saints: Betting odds, spread and lines

Odds via BetMGM; access USA TODAY Sports’ betting odds for a full list. Lines last updated Saturday at 5:20 p.m. ET.

  • Money line: Chiefs -165 (bet $165 to win $100) | Saints +140 (bet $100 to win $140)
  • Against the spread/ATS: Chiefs -3 (-115) | Saints +3 (-105)
  • Over/Under: 52.5 (O: -110 | U: -110)

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Chiefs at Saints: Game notes

  • The Chiefs are coming off a 33-27 road victory against the Miami Dolphins, an AFC playoff hopeful team. It wasn’t a very clean game, though, especially for QB Patrick Mahomes, who tossed an uncharacteristic three interceptions.
  • While Mahomes made some rare miscues vs. Miami, he also threw for 393 yards and two touchdowns, while averaging a season-high 11.6 yards per attempt. He has six straight 300-yard games heading into New Orleans.
  • The Chiefs have won eight consecutive games since their lone setback at home to the Las Vegas Raiders in Week 5. However, Kansas City has failed to cover in its past five games. More surprisingly, the Under actually has hit more for the Chiefs this season, going 7-6.
  • New Orleans will welcome back QB Drew Brees (ribs, lung) after a four-game absence. He was knocked out of the Saints’ Week 10 win against the San Francisco 49ers with fractured ribs and a punctured lung.
  • The Saints are coming off a disappointing 24-21 road loss at the Philadelphia Eagles, snapping a nine-game win streak and five-game cover run. Their defense had also allowed 16 or fewer points in each of the past five, and New Orleans was on a 5-0 Under run.
  • New Orleans is 2-1 straight-up against the AFC West this season but just 1-2 ATS. The Saints won their lone home game against the division, but it was a 30-27 struggle in overtime against the Los Angeles Chargers back in Week 5 on a Monday night.

Chiefs at Saints: Key injuries

Chiefs

  • OT Eric Fisher (back) questionable
  • OL Mike Remmers (back, neck) out
  • RB Darwin Thompson (illness) out
  • LB Damien Wilson (knee) out

Saints

  • DT Malcom Brown (shoulder, calf) out
  • OG Nick Easton (concussion) out
  • WR Deonte Harris (neck) questionable
  • WR Michael Thomas (ankle) out

Chiefs at Saints: Odds, betting lines, predictions and picks

Prediction

Chiefs 33, Saints 30

Money line (?)

It’s rare when I play money lines in the NFL, but I like the CHIEFS (-165) in this one. This has the potential to be a one-possession game decided by a late Harrison Butker field goal, actually.

Against the spread (?)

The Chiefs -3 (-115) isn’t a terrible play. It would be my lean if I were forced to pick against the spread. As stated above, I believe this one is decided by a field goal, so it would be a push if we played KC -3. PASS.

Over/Under (?)

OVER 52.5 (-110) is the play in this potential shootout. Brees is healthy just in time to give the Sunday late-window national audience what it wants. We get the young superstar Mahomes against the future Hall of Famer Brees in a clash that has the potential to be epic. Attention: Scoreboard operator in NOLA, be ready!

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New Orleans Saints at Philadelphia Eagles odds, picks and prediction

Previewing the New Orleans Saints at Philadelphia Eagles Week 14 betting odds and lines, with NFL betting picks, tips and predictions.

The New Orleans Saints (10-2) visit the Philadelphia Eagles (3-8-1) Sunday of Week 14 for a 4:25 p.m. ET kickoff. Below, we preview the Saints-Eagles betting odds and lines and make our NFL picks and predictions.

Saints at Eagles: Betting odds, spread and lines

Odds via BetMGM; access USA TODAY Sports’ betting odds for a full list. Lines last updated Friday at 9:40 a.m. ET.

  • Money line: Saints -325 (bet $325 to win $100) | Eagles +255 (bet $100 to win $255)
  • Against the spread/ATS: Saints -7 (-110) | Eagles +7 (-110)
  • Over/Under: 43.5 (O: -110 | U: -110)

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Saints at Eagles: Game notes

  • The Saints, the only NFC team to clinch a playoff berth so far, enter on a 9-game win streak, including back-to-back road victories. QB Taysom Hill, who will be making a fourth consecutive start in place of the injured Drew Brees, threw the first 2 touchdown passes of his four-year career in last week’s 21-16 victory at the Atlanta Falcons.
  • Hill has completed 54 of 76 pass attempts (71.05%) for 543 yards with 2 TDs and 1 interception, while rushing for 176 yards and 4 TDs in his three starts under center.
  • Rookie QB Jalen Hurts will make his first start for the Eagles, who have lost 4 in a row. The second-round pick out of Oklahoma replaced the ineffective Carson Wentz in the third quarter of last week’s 30-16 loss at the Green Bay Packers. Though it wasn’t enough, Hurts sparked a Philly rally with a 73-yard scoring drive and finished 5-for-12 for 109 passing yards with 1 TD and 1 pick. He also had 29 rushing yards on 5 carries.
  • With four weeks remaining, the Saints have a 1-game lead over the Packers for the NFC’s top seed, and lead the Tampa Bay Buccaneers (7-5) by 3 games in the NFC South.
  • Despite the 3-8-1 record, the Eagles are only 1.5 games back of the New York Giants (5-7) and Washington Football Team (5-7) for first place in the feeble NFC East.
  • The Saints and Eagles last met in the Divisional Round two seasons ago with New Orleans claiming a 20-14 home victory as an 8.5-point underdog. Saints WR Michael Thomas had 171 receiving yards and 1 TD on 12 receptions.
  • The Saints have won 7 of their last 9 against the Eagles since 2006 but covered the spread in just 5 of those contests.

Betting stats:

  • ATS: Saints 7-5 | Eagles 4-8
  • O/U: Saints 7-5 | Eagles 4-8

Saints at Eagles: Key injuries

Saints

  • RB Latavius Murray (knee) questionable
  • OT Ryan Ramczyk (elbow) questionable
  • CB Patrick Robinson (hamstring) questionable
  • WR Michael Thomas (ankle) questionable

Eagles

  • DE Derek Barnett (pelvis) questionable
  • S Rudy Ford (hamstring) questionable
  • OT Jason Peters (toe) questionable
  • CB Darius Slay (knee) questionable

Saints at Eagles: Odds, betting lines, predictions and picks

Prediction

Saints 27, Eagles 16

Money line (?)

PASS. The Saints (-325) will win their 10th in a row, but it’s not worth risking more than three times your projected return.

Against the spread (?)

NEW ORLEANS -7 (-110) is the STRONGEST PLAY – 1.5 times your usual wager. The Saints defense allows just 288.8 yards per game to rank 2nd in the NFL, 76.1 rushing YPG (2nd), 212.8 passing YPG (4th) and 20.1 points per game (5th). That’s a tough task for Hurst to face in his first professional start.

Over/Under (?)

The UNDER 43.5 (-110) is worth a small play – half your usual wager. The Saints defense has allowed just 1 touchdown in their last 15 quarters – a Falcons TD last week with 7:43 to go. Look for the Saints to wreak havoc on the rookie QB.

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2019 NFL record / Strongest plays 17-10-1 / 7-4
2020 overall record (all sports) 157-120-3
Strongest plays (all sports) 77-47-1

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New Orleans Saints at Atlanta Falcons odds, picks and prediction

Previewing the New Orleans Saints at Atlanta Falcons Week 13 betting odds and lines, with NFL betting picks, tips and predictions.

The Atlanta Falcons (4-7) and New Orleans Saints (9-2) meet Sunday for the second time in three weeks, this time at Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta. Kickoff will be at 1 p.m. ET. Below, we preview the Saints-Falcons betting odds and lines and make our NFL picks and predictions.

Saints at Falcons: Betting odds, spread and lines

Odds via BetMGM; access USA TODAY Sports’ betting odds for a full list. Lines last updated Saturday at 12:10 p.m. ET.

  • Money line: Saints -160 (bet $160 to win $100) | Falcons +135 (bet $100 to win $135)
  • Against the spread/ATS: Saints -3 (-105) | Falcons +3 (-115)
  • Over/Under: 45.5 (O: -115 | U: -105)

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Saints at Falcons: Game notes

  • The Saints beat the Falcons 24-9 in New Orleans in Week 11 in QB Taysom Hill‘s first career start under center in place of the injured Drew Brees. Hill completed 18 of 23 passes for 233 yards and also rushed for 49 yards and 2 scores in the win.
  • Hill ran for another 2 touchdowns in the Saints’ 31-3 shellacking of the Denver Broncos last week. He completed just 9 of 16 passes for 78 yards with an interception.
  • Falcons QB Matt Ryan was sacked a season-high 8 times in the Week 11 loss while completing just 19 of 37 passes for 232 yards with 2 picks. He passed for just 185 yards with 2 TDs and 1 INT in the Falcons’ 43-6 home win over the Las Vegas Raiders last week.
  • Atlanta forced 5 Raiders turnovers last week and moved to plus-5 in the turnover margin for the season. The Saints are plus-7.
  • New Orleans has 33 sacks to Atlanta’s 22, but the Falcons rank third in ESPN’s Team Pass Rush Win Rate to the Saints’ rank of 20th.
  • The Saints are 6-5 ATS and cover the line by 3.6 points per game. The Falcons are just 5-6 ATS but cover by an average of 2.0 PPG following last week’s 37-point home upset win.
  • The two NFC South rivals split their head-to-head season series last year. New Orleans won both meetings in 2018 for its only season sweep since the 2014 campaign.

Saints at Falcons: Key injuries

Saints

  • WR Marquez Callaway (knee) out
  • CB Janoris Jenkins (knee) out
  • WR Deonte Harris (neck) questionable
  • RB Ty Montgomery (hamstring) out
  • DE Marcus Davenport (concussion) out
  • CB Patrick Robinson (hamstring) questionable

Falcons

  • DE Dante Fowler (hamstring) questionable
  • WR Julio Jones (hamstring) questionable
  • RB Todd Gurley (knee) questionable
  • CB Kendall Sheffield (illness) questionable
  • G James Carpenter (groin) out

Saints at Falcons: Odds, betting lines, predictions and picks

Prediction

Falcons 27, Saints 17

Money line (?)

Back the FALCONS (+135) in their second meeting against Hill in just three weeks. The college quarterback turned wide receiver/tight end turned quarterback has benefited from strong defensive play and favorable matchups through his first two starts and hasn’t shown he can beat NFL teams with his arm.

The Falcons offensive line and Ryan both had sub-par outings while giving up 8 sacks in Week 11. Look for a much better performance from both, and especially the former MVP, as the Falcons force Hill to play catch-up for the first time in three games under center.

Against the spread (?)

The best play is with the plus-money money line, but the FALCONS +3 (-115), who have blown multiple leads this season, should also be back with insurance whenever possible.

Over/Under (?)

Lean slightly to the UNDER 45.5 (-105) with the Falcons having experience against Hill and being much better equipped to contain his scramble-first attack this time around. If the Falcons succeed in scoring early, Hill will make more mistakes than touchdown throws while trailing.

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New Orleans Saints at Denver Broncos odds, picks and prediction

Previewing the New Orleans Saints at Denver Broncos Week 12 betting odds and lines, with NFL betting picks, tips and predictions.

The New Orleans Saints (8-2) visit the Denver Broncos (4-6) in Week 12 Sunday at 4:05 p.m. ET. Below, we preview the Saints-Broncos betting odds and lines and make our NFL picks and predictions.

Saints at Broncos: Betting odds, spread and lines

Odds via BetMGM; access USA TODAY Sports’ betting odds for a full list. Lines last updated at 1:25 p.m. ET.

  • Money line: Saints -1250 (bet $1,250 to win $100) | Broncos +770 (bet $100 to win $770)
  • Against the spread/ATS: Saints -16.5 (-110) | Broncos +16.5 (-110)
  • Over/Under: 36.5 (O: -115 | U: -106)

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Saints at Broncos: Game notes

  • A story broke Saturday afternoon that the Broncos will not have an available quarterback to face the Saints, according to sources. Starter Drew Lock and backups Brett Rypien and Blake Bortles were sent home from a Saturday practice when the NFL deemed them high-risk contacts of No. 3 QB Jeff Driskel, who tested positive for COVID-19 Thursday. Practice squad WR Kendall Hinton will draw the start under center. Hinton was a QB at Wake Forest.
  • The NFC South-leading Saints have won 7 games in a row, recently defeating the Atlanta Falcons 24-9 at home in Week 11. QB Taysom Hill made his first career start under center, filling in for an injured Drew Brees. Hill completed 18 of 23 pass attempts for 233 yards with no interceptions, while rushing for a game-high 49 yards and 2 touchdowns. The defense continued to excel, finishing with 8 sacks and yielding 248 total yards (52 rushing, 196 passing).
  • The Broncos are coming off a 20-13 upset victory vs. the Miami Dolphins in Week 11 – Denver was a 4-point home underdog with a +170 money line. The win snapped a two-game skid as RB Melvin Gordon (game-high 84 rushing yards) ran for 2 TDs and Lock (18 of 30) threw for 270 yards with no TDs and 1 pick. The defense finished with 6 sacks and allowed only 223 total yards (56 rushing, 167 passing).
  • The Saints are 5-5 ATS, covering 3 in a row after failing to cover 3 in a row.
  • The Broncos are 6-4 ATS, but are 1-2 in the last 3.
  • Behind their defense, the Saints have played 3 Unders in a row after opening the season with 7 consecutive Overs. The defense ranks third in total yards per game (302.2), second in rushing YPG (74.3) and ninth in points per game (22.2).
  • Offensively, the Saints are sixth in PPG (29.5) and eighth in rushing YPG (125.3).
  • The Broncos are 5-5 vs. the O/U and average 20.6 PPG to rank 28th. Their defense isn’t terrible, allowing 346.3 YPG to rank 13th, but it allows 26.7 PPG to rank 21st.
  • Denver leads the all-time series 9-2, winning the last 5 – most recently, a 25-23 victory at New Orleans in 2016. The Saints’ last win in the series was in 1994.

Saints at Broncos: Key injuries

Saints

  • OT Terron Armstead (COVID-19) out
  • WR Deonte Harris (neck) out
  • OL Andrus Peat (concussion) out
  • RB Ty Montgomery (hamstring) out

Broncos

  • QB Blake Bortles (contact tracing) out
  • CB Bryce Callahan (foot) questionable
  • OL Demar Dotson (calf/hand) questionable
  • QB Jeff Driskel (COVID-19) out
  • OL Graham Glasgow (calf) questionable
  • WR Jerry Jeudy (ankle/Achilles) questionable
  • QB Drew Lock (contact tracing) out
  • QB Brett Rypien (contact tracing) out
  • LB Joseph Jones (calf) questionable
  • DT Sylvester Williams (elbow) questionable

Saints at Broncos: Odds, betting lines, predictions and picks

Prediction

Saints 27, Broncos 9

Money line (?)

AVOID. The Broncos (+770) had an impressive win last week vs. the Dolphins, but they’re not pulling off back-to-back upsets here. The Saints (-1250) are much better than the ‘Phins. However, I’m NOT LAYING -1250 and will focus on the spread below.

Against the spread (?)

NEW ORLEANS -16.5 (-110) is the STRONGEST PLAY – 1.5 times your usual wager. The Saints are clicking and Hill’s running capabilities add another weapon to the offense. Meanwhile, the defense will be the toughest Denver will have faced this season.

With Hinton starting at QB for the Broncos, lay the points, even if the line climbs to 17. This will be a blowout.

Over/Under (?)

Back the UNDER 36.5 (-106). New Orleans’ defense has allowed 25 points, including just one TD, in the last three games. I’ll be surprised if Denver finds the end zone more than once Sunday.

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2019 NFL record / Strongest plays 17-10-1 / 7-4
2020 overall record (all sports) 150-111-3
Strongest plays (all sports) 74-42-1

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Atlanta Falcons at New Orleans Saints odds, picks and prediction

Previewing the Atlanta Falcons at New Orleans Saints Week 11 betting odds and lines, with NFL betting picks, tips and predictions.

The Atlanta Falcons (3-6) visit the NFC South rival New Orleans (7-2) in Week 11 for the first of two head-to-head meetings in three weeks. Kickoff at Mercedes-Benz Superdome is at 1 p.m. ET. Below, we preview the Falcons-Saints betting odds and lines and make our NFL picks and predictions.

Falcons at Saints: Betting odds, spread and lines

Odds via BetMGM; access USA TODAY Sports’ betting odds for a full list. Lines last updated Friday at 6:21 p.m. ET.

  • Money line: Falcons +155 (bet $100 to win $155) | Saints -182 (bet $182 to win $100)
  • Against the spread/ATS: Falcons +3.5 (-110) | Saints -3.5 (-110)
  • Over/Under: 49.5 (O: -115 | U: -106)

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Falcons at Saints: Game notes

  • Saints QB Drew Brees (ribs, lung, shoulder) is expected to miss the next 2-3 games due to his multiple injuries. It has been reported QB/TE Taysom Hill will draw the Week 11 start under center. He has completed 10 of 18 pass attempts for 205 yards with no touchdowns and one interception in his career.
  • Hill’s still getting the nod over official backup – and former No. 1 draft pick of the Tampa Bay Buccaneers – QB Jameis Winston, who completed 6 of 10 passes for 63 yards in relief of Brees last week.
  • The Falcons come off a Week 10 bye which came on the heels of their first two-game winning streak of the season. They’re 3-1 under interim head coach Raheem Morris after an 0-5 start.
  • The Saints beat the San Francisco 49ers 27-13 at home last week to extend their winning streak to six games.
  • The two rivals split their head-to-head series last season, with each team winning on the road. Atlanta beat New Orleans 26-9 at the Superdome in Week 10 with QB Matt Ryan throwing for 182 yards and 2 TDs with a pick.

Falcons at Saints: Key injuries

Falcons

  • DE Dante Fowler (COVID-19) out

Saints

  • TE Josh Hill (concussion) out
  • RB Dwayne Washington (back) out
  • CB Marshon Lattimore (abdomen) questionable

Falcons at Saints: Odds, betting lines, predictions and picks

Prediction

Falcons 24, Saints 23

Money line (?)

The Saints reported decision to go with Hill over Winston, who has 19,812 yards and 121 touchdowns in 74 games (70 starts), is surprising. As such, the FALCONS (+155) are in an excellent spot for a road upset of their most hated division rival.

Atlanta is getting WR Calvin Ridley back from injury and is at relatively full health following its bye. The Saints enter the week atop the NFC South, while the Falcons essentially need to run the table to have a shot at the postseason. They’ll win a third straight contest to keep hope alive heading into a stretch of playing three of four games at home.

Against the spread (?)

The spread has been plummeting toward the Falcons since the news broke on Hill’s expected start. Atlanta was being spotted 5 points Thursday evening.

I like the FALCONS +3.5 (-110) to win outright as the primary play on this game, so we may as well add the 3 points of insurance in a potential loss. Both teams are 4-5 ATS.

Over/Under (?)

Again, this selection is heavily based on Hill drawing the start over Winston. Winston has long been a friend to Over bettors with his ability to throw down field and his propensity for turnovers to set up points for the opposition.

Expect a simpler game plan for Hill’s first start as a quarterback and a heavy lean on the Alvin Kamara-led run game for the Saints. Back the UNDER 49.5 (-106).

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San Francisco 49ers at New Orleans Saints odds, picks and prediction

Previewing the San Francisco 49ers at New Orleans Saints Week 10 betting odds and lines, with NFL betting picks, tips and predictions.

The San Francisco 49ers (4-5) visit the New Orleans Saints (6-2) Sunday of Week 10 for a 4:25 p.m. ET kickoff. Below, we preview the 49ers-Saints betting odds and lines and make our NFL picks and predictions.

49ers at Saints: Betting odds, spread and lines

Odds via BetMGM; access USA TODAY Sports’ betting odds for a full list. Lines last updated Thursday at 9:05 a.m. ET.

  • Money line: 49ers +385 (bet $100 to win $385) | Saints -500 (bet $500 to win $100)
  • Against the spread/ATS: 49ers +10 (-110) | Saints -10 (-110)
  • Over/Under: 48.5 (O: -115 | U: -106)

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49ers at Saints: Game notes

  • Hampered by injuries and WR Kendrick Bourne‘s positive COVID-19 test, the 49ers (+6) were shorthanded and no match for the Green Bay Packers in a 34-17 home loss in the Week 9 Thursday Night Football game. San Francisco has lost two in a row and is in last place in the NFC West.
  • QB Jimmy Garoppolo, All-Pro TE George Kittle, RB Raheem Mostert and DE Nick Bosa were among the key 49ers who didn’t play Thursday and are not available for Week 10. WR Deebo Samuel and CB Richard Sherman hope to return.
  • With Garoppolo out, Nick Mullens started at QB and threw for 291 yards with a TD and a pick. For the season, he has completed 68.4% of his passes for 1,143 yards with 5 TDs vs. 4 INTs.
  • The Saints own a 5-game win streak after crushing the Tampa Bay Buccaneers 38-3 on the road as 3.5-point underdogs in the Week 9 Sunday Night Football game. New Orleans took over first place in the NFC South as QB Drew Brees threw for 222 yards and 4 TDs. The defense dominated the Bucs, keeping them off the scoreboard until 5:52 to go.
  • Brees, who has completed 74% of his passes for 2,120 yards with 17 TDs against 3 picks this season has WR Michael Thomas back. The 3-time Pro Bowler returned last week (5 catches, 51 yards) after missing 5 games due to injuries and was benched for a game following an altercation at practice.
  • The 49ers are 4-5 ATS, while the Saints are 3-5 ATS.
  • San Francisco owns a 5-4 O/U record, averages 25.0 points per game and allows 23.0 PPG (ranking 10th in the NFL).
  • Last week, New Orleans played its first Under game of the season after starting 7-0 vs. the O/U. The offense averages 30.5 PPG (4th), while the defense allows 25.0 PPG.
  • The 49ers won at the Saints 48-46 last year (Dec. 8). PK Robbie Gould kicked a 30-yard field goal as time expired.

49ers at Saints: Key injuries

49ers

  • RB Tevin Coleman (knee) questionable
  • LB Demetrius Flannigan-Fowles (hamstring) out
  • WR Deebo Samuel (hamstring) questionable
  • DB Richard Sherman (calf) questionable

Saints

  • OT Ryan Ramczyk (back) questionable
  • WR Michael Thomas (ankle, hamstring) questionable

49ers at Saints: Odds, betting lines, predictions and picks

Prediction

Saints 33, 49ers 9

Money line (?)

AVOID. The Saints (-500) are going to win, but risking five times your return is not wise and not worth the payoff.

Against the spread (?)

NEW ORLEANS -10 (-110) is the STRONGEST PLAY – 1.5 times your usual wager. San Francisco is missing too many key pieces to make this competitive. It could get ugly real fast.

Over/Under (?)

The UNDER 48.5 (-106) is worth backing. Facing the undermanned 49ers, there’s a good chance the Saints defense doesn’t allow a touchdown in back-to-back games.

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Also see:

Johnny’s 2020 NFL record / Strongest plays 9-8-1 / 2-3-1
2019 NFL record / Strongest plays 17-10-1 / 7-4
2020 overall record (all sports) 138-104-3
Strongest plays (all sports) 68-39-1

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New Orleans Saints at Tampa Bay Buccaneers odds, picks and prediction

Previewing the New Orleans Saints at Tampa Bay Buccaneers Week 9 betting odds and lines, with NFL betting picks, tips and predictions.

The New Orleans Saints (5-2) visit the Tampa Bay Buccaneers (6-2) for the Week 9 Sunday Night Football game at 8:20 p.m. ET. Below, we preview the Saints-Buccaneers betting odds and lines and make our NFL picks and predictions.

Saints at Buccaneers: Betting odds, spread and lines

Odds via BetMGM; access USA TODAY Sports’ betting odds for a full list. Lines last updated Saturday at 9:55 a.m. ET.

  • Money line: Saints +180 (bet $100 to win $180) | Buccaneers -213 (bet $213 to win $100)
  • Against the spread/ATS: Saints +4.5 (-110) | Buccaneers -4.5 (-110)
  • Over/Under: 50.5 (Over -115 | U: -106)

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Saints at Buccaneers: Game notes

  • Tampa Bay leads New Orleans by a half-game in the NFC South. This is a rematch of their season opener when the Saints spoiled QB Tom Brady‘s Bucs debut with a 34-23 home win as 4-point favorites. Brady actually threw for more yards (239) than Saints QB Drew Brees (160) as they both tossed 2 touchdowns, but Brady had 2 interceptions to Brees’ none.
  • If you haven’t heard, Brady and Brees have been battling back and forth for the all-time touchdown passes lead. Brady is currently ahead 261-260.
  • The Saints are 7-0 vs. the O/U. They average 29.4 points per game, ranking 7th in the league. The defense allows 28.1 PPG to rank 23rd, but it ranks 8th in total yards allowed per game at 328.4.
  • The Bucs own a 5-3 O/U record, and score more points than the Saints at 30.9 PPG to rank 4th in the NFL. Their defense is even better, holding opponents to 20.6 PPG (7th), 70.4 rushing YPG (1st) and 299.5 total YPG (5th). Plus, their 14 takeaways are tied for the league lead.
  • The Saints enter on a 4-game win streak, but failed to cover the spread in each of their last 3 and are 2-5 ATS overall.
  • The Bucs own a 3-game win streak and are 4-4 ATS, failing to cover their last game – a 25-23 Monday night win at the New York Giants.
  • The Saints have won the last 4 vs. the Bucs, and hold a 7-3 lead in the last 10 of the series.

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Saints at Buccaneers: Key injuries

Saints

  • DT Sheldon Rankins (knee) IR/out
  • WR Michael Thomas (ankle/hamstring) questionable

Buccaneers

  • DE William Gholston (COVID-19) out
  • WR Chris Godwin (finger) questionable
  • G Ali Marpet (concussion) out

Saints at Buccaneers: Odds, betting lines, predictions and picks

Prediction

Buccaneers 20, Saints 17

Money line (?)

The Saints (+180) are tempting, especially with the Bucs (-213) having a short week after playing Monday night. But I’m not betting against the Tampa Bay defense. PASS.

Against the spread (?)

Speaking of that defense, that’s why the Buccaneers are going to win, but not by 5 or more points. Back the SAINTS +4.5 (-110). If the line drops to 3, it’s a PASS.

Over/Under (?)

The UNDER 50.5 (-106) is the play. While everyone would prefer a Brady vs. Brees shootout – in primetime no less – the Tampa Bay defense will show why it’s one of the best in the league. New Orleans’ perfect Over record comes to an end.

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Also see:

Johnny’s 2020 NFL record / Strongest plays 4-7-1 / 2-3-1
2019 NFL record / Strongest plays 17-10-1 / 7-4
2020 overall record (all sports) 131-101-3
Strongest plays (all sports) 66-38-1

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