NFL : New Orleans Saints vs Atlanta Falcons Odds & Prediction

Game Info: September 29, 2024 1:00PM EDT @ Mercedes-Benz Stadium

Each of the two teams wants a win and will definitely play at their best. The Saints are seeking redemption after a long slump, while the Falcons are intent on finding their footing. There is bound to be intense rivalry and a lot of fun in this battle on the ground. Be there and enjoy every second of the action!

Betting Odds and Info

These are the latest odds as of writing:

Moneyline: Saints +115 , Falcons -135

Spread: Saints +2.5 , Falcons -2.5

Over/Under: 42.5

Team Recent Performance

New Orleans Saints

The team was defeated by Philadelphia on September 23rd by a score of 12-15, thus unable to cover the -2.5 handicap and the under (U) of 49. On September 16th, they outperformed themselves and their opponents, Dallas, winning 44-19 while managing to cover the +6.5 spread and going above (O) in a total of 47 plays. On September 9th, they also beat Carolina, completing the game with a 47-10 score while also managing to cover the -3.5 spread and going above (O) a total of 41.5 plays. They faced Tennessee on August 26th, and lost again, managing to cover the +5.5 spread and going over (O) 38. Lastly, they endured a loss to San Francisco on August 19th with a score of 10-16 while unable to cover the -1 line and going under (U) 37.5.

Atlanta Falcons

The team faced Kansas City on September 23rd and lost by a score of 17-22, thereby missing the +3 handicap as well as the under total (U) of 47 points. They played Philadelphia a week earlier on September 17th and emerged winners with a 22-21 scoreline managing to cover the +5.5 spread and the under total of 46.5 points. Their campaign also included a match played on September 9th when they faced Pittsburgh and lost 10-18 which was worse than the -4 line as well as the under total (U) of 43. Earlier in the series, they suffered another defeat against Jacksonville on August 24th with the scores reading 0-31 whilst also taking a +8 spread and the under (U) of 35. In the final game played in August, perhaps their last before the season, they played against Baltimore winning narrowly 12-13 and managed to cover the +2.5 points rally bets and the under (U) of 34.

Team Head-to-Head Matchup

The series pitted the New Orleans Saints having secured 7 victories in 10 matches played against the Atlanta Falcons. Both teams are at 5-5 against the spread while the over/under record is also 4-6 for both teams. New Orleans plays better, scoring an average of 24.60 points per match than the average 20.10 points per game of Atlanta. On rushing yards for instance, New Orleans is way ahead at the average of 141.30 yards per game, while Atlanta comes last with 118.80 yards. In terms of passing the football, the Saints usually attempt an average of 32.30 passes and achieve a completion percentage of 68.42% equivalent to 230.00 passage yards while the Falcons try 33.80 passes and complete the balls at 61.24% completing the passage of 220.10 yards. However, on average the Saints combined produce 371.3 total yards attainable per game while for the falcons it’s 338.9. Finally, New Orleans tends to have fewer turnovers of 0.70 on average while their foes Atlanta averages 1.80 turnovers.

Team Injuries

New Orlean Saints

Demario Davis (LB) has been deemed questionable due to a hamstring injury ahead of Sunday’s game. Alvin Kamara (RB) is also struggling with a rib injury and is hence listed as probable. Taysom Hill (QB) is also questionable with a chest injury. Erik McCoy (C) has undergone injury reserve due to a groin issue, and Khalen Saunders (DT) is out for a long time because of the calf injury. Cesar Ruiz (C, knee), Landon Young (T, foot), Alontae Taylor (CB, illness), and D’Marco Jackson (LB, lower leg) are all knee. In IR, Kendre Miller (RB) is out with a hamstring injury, while Rejzohn Wright (CB) is out for the season with an injury that has not been disclosed.

Atlanta Falcons

Demario Davis (LB) is doubtful for the game on Sunday due to a hamstring issue. The rib injury for Alvin Kamara (RB) makes him shoot up the probable column. Taysom Hill (QB) is similarly listed as questionable due to chest issues. Playing with a groin injury, Erik McCoy (C) has been and will be placed on injured reserve. Khalen Saunders (DT) will also not play for some time due to a calf injury. Cezar Ruiz (C), Landon Young (T), Alontae Taylor (CB), D’Marcco Jackson (LB) are all uncertain with knee, foot, sickness and calf injury concerns respectively. Furthermore, Kendre Miller (RB) and Rejzohn Wright (CB) are on injured reserve due to hamstring and another one due to undisclosed reasons respectively.

SPORTBOOK.AG’s Prediction

This will be a close matchup but i will slightly lean towards the New Orleans Saints to win the moneyline covering the spread as well, with the total going over.

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