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The Washington Commanders (8-5) and New Orleans Saints (5-8) meet Sunday. Kickoff from the Caesars Superdome is scheduled for 1 p.m. ET (FOX). Let’s analyze BetMGM Sportsbook’s NFL odds around the Commanders vs. Saints odds, and make our expert NFL picks and predictions.
The Commanders return in Week 15 after their bye, riding high off a dominant Week 13 win. They snapped a 3-game skid by crushing the Tennessee Titans 42-19, covering as 6.5-point favorites while the Over (45) cashed. QB Jayden Daniels led the charge with 4 total touchdowns, including 3 through the air and 1 on the ground. WR Terry McLaurin hauled in 2 of those scores, showcasing the duo’s chemistry heading into the season’s home stretch.
The Saints picked up their third win in 4 games in Week 14, edging the Giants 14-11, but it came with a price. QB Derek Carr injured his non-throwing hand late in the game. RB Kendre Miller scored his first touchdown of the season, helping seal the victory. New Orleans failed to cover as a 5.5-point road favorite, while the Under (41) cashed in a defensive battle that kept scoring to a minimum.
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Commanders 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 Saturday at 4 p.m. ET.
- Moneyline (ML): Commanders -400 (bet $400 to win $100) | Saints +310 (bet $100 to win $310)
- Against the spread (ATS): Commanders -7.5 (-110) | Saints +7.5 (-110)
- Over/Under (O/U): 43.5 (O: -110 | U: -110)
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Commanders at Saints key injuries
Commanders
- WR Noah Brown (kidney) out
- WR Jamison Crowder (calf) questionable
- K Zane Gonzalez (left foot) questionable
- DL Daron Payne (back) questionable
Saints
- QB Derek Carr (left hand/concussion) doubtful
- LB D’Marco Jackson (ankle) out
- DL Tanoh Kpassagnon (Achilles) questionable
- WR Bub Means (ankle) out
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Commanders at Saints picks and predictions
Prediction
Commanders 28, Saints 13
Moneyline
PASS.
The Commanders (-400) must and will take care of business in New Orleans in Week 15, but instead of betting 4 units to win 1, I’ll take my wager to the spread.
Against the spread
BET COMMANDERS -7.5 (-110).
It’s tough to see the Saints keeping this one close with all they’re up against. Injuries have piled up, with their top 2 WRs (Chris Olave and Rashid Shaheed) out, and now Carr is likely sidelined. QB Jake Haener is set to make his first career start, a tall task against a desperate Commanders team.
Washington, clinging to the NFC’s seventh seed, can’t afford a loss. After a midseason 3-game skid, they dominated the Titans at home and benefitted from a Week 14 bye to regroup.
The Commanders look rested and poised to take care of business in New Orleans Sunday, with a playoff berth still within reach. Expect them to control the game and cover the spread.
Over/Under
This game presents too many uncertainties to confidently bet the total.
While my lean would be the Under, a rookie QB making his first start with a patched-up group of receivers leaves a lot of unpredictability. Anything could happen offensively.
The trends don’t offer much clarity, either. The Saints have hit the Under in 3 of their last 4 games, while the Commanders have gone Over in 4 of their last 5.
For me, it’s best to AVOID the total and focus on the spread instead.
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