Chargers vs. Saints 2024 Prediction, Odds, Picks - Oct 27

Updated Oct. 27, 2024 12:44 p.m. ET

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Having lost one straight, the New Orleans Saints (2-5) will take on the Los Angeles Chargers (3-3). The Chargers are solid favorites, expected to win by at least a touchdown (currently -7). The matchup has an over/under of 41.5 points.

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Chargers vs. Saints Odds & Betting Lines

Chargers vs Saints Betting Information updated as of October 27, 2024, 12:34 p.m. ET.
Favorite	Spread	Favorite Spread Odds	Underdog Spread Odds	Total	Over Total Odds	Under Total Odds
Chargers	-7	-118	-102	41.5	-108	-112

Chargers vs. Saints Prediction & Pick

Pick ATS: Chargers (-7)
Pick OU: Under (41.5)
Prediction: Chargers 26 - Saints 16

How to Watch Los Angeles vs. New Orleans

Game Date: Sunday, October 27, 2024
Time: 4:05 p.m. ET
Venue: SoFi Stadium
Location: Inglewood, California
TV: Watch on FOX
Live Boxscore: FOX Sports

Chargers vs. Saints Recent Matchups

New Orleans owns a 4-1 record against Los Angeles in their last five matchups.
New Orleans has been outscored by 12 points in its last five tilts versus Los Angeles.

Los Angeles Betting Info

Los Angeles has four wins in six games versus the spread this season.
Los Angeles' games this year have gone over the point total one time in six opportunities (16.7%).
The Chargers have put together a 3-1 record in games they played as the moneyline favorite (winning 75% of those games).
Based on this game's moneyline, the Chargers' implied win probability is 75.6%.

Chargers Stats

Stat	Average (Total)	Rank
Pass yards	183.7 (1,102)	24
Rush yards	116.3 (698)	17
Points scored	17.7 (106)	28
Pass yards against	184.2 (1,105)	9
Rush yards against	111.2 (667)	9
Points allowed	13.8 (83)	1

Los Angeles' Key Players

Offense

On the ground, J.K. Dobbins averages 5 yards per attempt (14th in the NFL) and 79.7 yards per game for 478 total rushing yards (10th in the NFL). He has recorded three rushing touchdowns this season.
He has caught 15 passes (on 16 targets) for 76 receiving yards with zero touchdowns. He's averaging 12.7 receving yards and 2.5 catches per game.
Justin Herbert has passed for 1,164 yards, six touchdowns and one interception this year. He is averaging 194 yards per game and 7.1 per attempt, while completing 65.2%.
In six games played, Ladd McConkey is averaging 44.2 yards and four receptions per game to total 265 receiving yards and 24 catches. He's been targeted 39 times, and has two receiving touchdowns.
Quentin Johnston averages 2.8 receptions and 32.8 yards per game, and has 164 total receiving yards and 14 catches. He's gotten 22 total targets, and has caught three touchdown passes.

Defense

On the defensive side, Denzel Perryman has one sack (fifth on the Chargers) to go with two TFL and 39 tackles in 2024.
Daiyan Henley has 41 tackles, two TFL, and two passes defended.
Khalil Mack has totaled 20 tackles, two TFL, 2.5 sacks, and five passes defended.
This season, Derwin James has 32 tackles, three TFL, and one sack. He's third on the Chargers in tackles.

New Orleans Betting Info

New Orleans has covered the spread in a matchup three times this season (3-4-0).
This year, five New Orleans games have gone over the point total.
The Saints have won one of the five games they've played as underdogs this season.
The moneyline for this contest implies a 28.6% chance of a victory for the Saints.

Saints Stats

Stat	Average (Total)	Rank
Pass yards	196.6 (1,376)	21
Rush yards	116.3 (814)	17
Points scored	25.3 (177)	11
Pass yards against	248.1 (1,737)	28
Rush yards against	146.7 (1,027)	30
Points allowed	25.7 (180)	26

New Orleans' Key Players

Offense

Alvin Kamara has rushed for six touchdowns this year, and has 438 total rushing yards (62.6 per game and 3.9 per attempt).
Kamara has also figured into the passing attack with 252 yards (36 per game) on 34 receptions (4.9 per game), while being targeted 43 times. He has one receiving touchdown.
Derek Carr has 989 passing yards, eight touchdowns and four interceptions. His completion percentage is 70.3% and he averages 197.8 yards per game and 7.7 per attempt.
Carr also has one rushing touchdown and 22 rushing yards (seventh on the Saints).
This season, Chris Olave has caught 23 passes for 280 receiving yards with one touchdown in the passing game. He has been targeted 29 total times and is averaging 3.8 receptions per game in six games played.
Foster Moreau has 150 receiving yards and two touchdowns from 11 receptions after receiving 12 targets.

Defense

Alontae Taylor has put up 3.5 sacks (second on the Saints) to go with seven TFL and 42 tackles through seven games in 2024.
Tyrann Mathieu has two interceptions on top of 28 tackles, one TFL, and three passes defended. He's ninth in the NFL in interceptions.
Carl Granderson has 27 tackles, four TFL, and three sacks in the 2024 campaign.
Demario Davis' stat sheet includes 42 tackles, one sack, and one pass defended in six games

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