Saints vs. Falcons Prediction, Odds, Picks - Jan 7
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Jan. 3, 2024 1:08 p.m. ET
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The New Orleans Saints (8-8) are the favorites -- expected to win by at least a field goal, but less than a touchdown (currently -3) -- against the Atlanta Falcons (7-9) in a battle of two division rivals. The predicted point total for the matchup is 42.
Saints vs. Falcons Odds & Betting Lines
Favorite | Spread | Favorite Spread Odds | Underdog Spread Odds | Total | Over Total Odds | Under Total Odds |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Saints | -3 | -118 | -102 | 42 | -110 | -110 |
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Saints vs. Falcons Prediction & Pick
- Pick ATS: New Orleans (-3)
- Pick OU: Under (42)
- Prediction: New Orleans 25 - Atlanta 16
How to Watch New Orleans vs. Atlanta
- Game Date: Sunday, January 7, 2024
- Time: 1:00 PM ET
- Venue: Caesars Superdome
- Location: New Orleans, Louisiana
- TV: Watch on CBS
Saints vs. Falcons Recent Matchups
- Over their last five meetings, New Orleans has collected three wins versus Atlanta.
- Over their last five head-to-head contests, Atlanta has scored 112 points, while New Orleans has tallied 98.
New Orleans Betting Info
- New Orleans has played 16 games, posting five wins against the spread.
- The Saints have covered the spread twice when favored by 3 points or more this season (in seven opportunities).
- New Orleans games in 2023 have hit the over five times in 16 opportunities (31.2%).
- The Saints have compiled a 6-6 record in games they played as moneyline favorite (winning 50% of those games).
- New Orleans is 3-1 (winning 75% of its games) when playing as a moneyline favorite of -170 or shorter.
- The implied probability in this matchup, considering the moneyline, gives the Saints a 63.0% chance to win.
Saints Stats
Stat | Average (Total) | Rank |
---|---|---|
Pass yards | 234.0 (3,744) | 12 |
Rush yards | 99.3 (1,588) | 21 |
Points scored | 22.1 (354) | 14 |
Pass yards against | 200.8 (3,213) | 9 |
Rush yards against | 122.5 (1,960) | 21 |
Points allowed | 19.4 (310) | 6 |
New Orleans' Key Players
Offense
- Derek Carr has thrown for 3,614 yards, 21 touchdowns and eight interceptions this year. He is averaging 225.9 yards per game and 7.0 per attempt, while completing 67.9% of his passes.
- Alvin Kamara averages 3.9 yards per carry (29th in the NFL) and 53.4 yards per game, and has 694 total rushing yards. He has recorded five rushing TDs this season.
- Kamara has 75 receptions on 86 targets for 466 yards. He has one receiving TD.
- Chris Olave has four touchdown catches this season, and has 84 catches for 1,067 yards on 135 targets, while averaging 5.6 catches and 71.1 yards per game.
- He has added 350 rushing yards (23.3 per game) and four touchdowns on the ground.
Defense
- Over on defense, Demario Davis has 112 tackles, 10.0 TFL, and 6.5 sacks in 2023. His tackle total leads the Saints.
- Carl Granderson has 8.5 sacks (first on the Saints) to go with 13.0 TFL and 74 tackles.
- Paulson Adebo has collected 69 tackles and four interceptions this year.
- Alontae Taylor has one interception with 74 tackles, 6.0 TFL, one sack, and 13 passes defended.
Atlanta Betting Info
- Atlanta has covered the spread five times in 16 games with a set total.
- The Falcons have been underdogs by 3 points or more three times this season and have not covered the spread once.
- Atlanta's games have finished with a final combined score above the over/under six times this season.
- The Falcons have won two of the five games they've played as underdogs this season.
- Atlanta has played as an underdog of +142 or more once this season and lost that game.
- The moneyline for this contest implies a 41.3% chance of a victory for the Falcons.
Falcons Stats
Stat | Average (Total) | Rank |
---|---|---|
Pass yards | 200.8 (3,213) | 22 |
Rush yards | 130.1 (2,081) | 8 |
Points scored | 19.0 (304) | 26 |
Pass yards against | 200.2 (3,203) | 8 |
Rush yards against | 115.9 (1,855) | 19 |
Points allowed | 20.3 (325) | 9 |
Atlanta's Key Players
Offense
- Bijan Robinson averages 59.3 rushing yards per game this year (948 total yards to rank ninth in the NFL), while scoring four rushing touchdowns.
- Robinson has also been a piece of the passing game with 384 yards (24.0 per game) on 51 receptions (3.2 per game), while being targeted 78 times. He has three receiving touchdowns.
- Through 14 games, Desmond Ridder has 2,545 passing yards, while throwing 10 touchdowns against 11 interceptions and completing 63.4% of his passes.
- He has also added 193 rushing yards (third on the Falcons), with five touchdowns on the ground (averaging 13.8 yards per game and 3.8 per carry).
- Tyler Allgeier has rushed for four touchdowns this year, and has totaled 659 rushing yards (41.2 per game and 3.7 per carry).
- Allgeier's stat sheet includes 15 receptions (0.9 per game) on 20 targets for 183 yards (11.4 per game) and one receiving touchdown.
- Drake London has 65 catches for 864 yards and two receiving touchdowns. He averages 4.3 yards per game through 15 games and has been targeted 101 times.
Defense
- In 2023, Jessie Bates III has put up 128 tackles, 3.0 TFL, and six interceptions through 16 games.
- Kaden Elliss has 119 tackles, 11.0 TFL, and four sacks. He is second on the Falcons in tackles.
- Over the 2023 season, Nathan Landman has 100 tackles, 6.0 TFL, two sacks, and one interception in 14 games.
- Richie Grant has intercepted one pass to go with 92 tackles, 2.0 TFL, two sacks, and six passes defended.
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