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

Published Oct. 25, 2024 4:43 p.m. ET

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Having dropped one in a row, the New Orleans Saints (2-5) will face the Los Angeles Chargers (3-3). The Chargers are solid favorites, expected to win by at least a touchdown (currently -7). The total for this one is set at 41.5 points.

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Chargers vs. Saints Odds & Betting Lines

Chargers vs Saints Betting Information updated as of October 25, 2024, 2:34 p.m. ET.
Favorite	Spread	Favorite Spread Odds	Underdog Spread Odds	Total	Over Total Odds	Under Total Odds
Chargers	-7	-120	100	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

Over their last five meetings, New Orleans has put up four wins versus Los Angeles.
Over their last five head-to-head matchups, Los Angeles has racked up 160 points, while New Orleans has posted 148.

Los Angeles Betting Info

Los Angeles has played six games, posting four wins against the spread.
Los Angeles games this year have gone over the total in one out of six opportunities (16.7%).
The Chargers have compiled a 3-1 record in games they played as moneyline favorite (winning 75% of those games).
The implied probability in this matchup, considering the moneyline, gives the Chargers a 75.6% chance to win.

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

J.K. Dobbins' rushing output this season includes 478 yards (10th in the NFL) and three TDs. He is averaging 79.7 yards per game and 5 per attempt (14th in the NFL).
Dobbins has 16 targets, 15 receptions, 76 receiving yards and zero TDs through the air.
Justin Herbert has 1,164 passing yards, six touchdowns and one interception this year. He has completed 65.2% of his attempts, averaging 194 yards per game and 7.1 per attempt.
Ladd McConkey has two touchdown catches this season, and has 24 catches for 265 yards on 39 targets, while averaging four catches and 44.2 yards per game.
Quentin Johnston has 14 catches for 164 yards and three touchdowns. He's been targeted 22 times in the passing game, and averages 2.8 receptions and 32.8 yards through five games played.

Defense

Over on the defensive side, Denzel Perryman has 39 tackles, two TFL, and one sack in 2024.
Daiyan Henley has 41 tackles and two TFL this season. His tackle total leads the Chargers.
Khalil Mack has put up 20 tackles, two TFL, and 2.5 sacks this year.
So far this season, Derwin James has 32 tackles, three TFL, and one sack.

New Orleans Betting Info

New Orleans has covered the spread three times over seven games with a set total.
Games involving New Orleans have hit the over on five occasions this season.
The Saints have been underdogs in five games this season and won one (20%) of those contests.
The sportsbooks' moneyline 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 racked up 438 total rushing yards (62.6 per game and 3.9 per carry).
Kamara's offensive contributions include 34 receptions (4.9 per game) on 43 targets for 252 yards (36 per game) and 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).
So far this season, Chris Olave has caught 23 passes for 280 receiving yards with one touchdown through the air. He has been targeted 29 total times and is averaging 3.8 receptions per game through six games played.
Foster Moreau has 150 receiving yards and two touchdowns from 11 receptions after getting 12 targets.

Defense

Alontae Taylor's 2024 output includes 42 tackles, seven TFL, and 3.5 sacks in seven games. He is second on the Saints in tackles.
Tyrann Mathieu's stats include two interceptions (ninth in the NFL) as well as 28 tackles, one TFL, and three passes defended.
Carl Granderson has 27 tackles, four TFL, and three sacks in the 2024 season.
Demario Davis' season stats include 42 tackles and one sack through six games. He is second on the Saints in tackles.

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