Last Updated on September 11, 2022 11:31 am by Anthony Rome
Saints vs. Falcons Prediction & Odds
NFC South rivals open their season against each other at 1:00 p.m. ET on Sunday when the Falcons host the Saints in Week 1. Is 5.5 too much to lay with the Saints on the road?
Game Matchup & Betting Odds
455 New Orleans Saints (-5.5) at 456 Atlanta Falcons (+5.5); o/u 42.5
1:00 p.m. ET, Sunday, September 11, 2022
Mercedes-Benz Stadium, Atlanta, GA
Saints vs. Falcons Public Betting Information
Our NFL Public Betting Information page indicates that 70% of public bettors are currently backing the Saints when it comes to the spread. This information is subject to change throughout the day, however, so be sure to check the link so you’re receiving the most up-to-date public betting data.
New Orleans Saints DFS Spin
ESPN’s Adam Schefter reports Michael Thomas (hamstring) is expected to play Week 1 against the Falcons. The mood around Thomas has been optimistic all week, and he was able to log three limited practices. It is tough to know exactly what to expect from Thomas following two mostly lost seasons, but his weekly target upside is as high as any receiver in the league. He is a risk/reward WR3 option.
Atlanta Falcons DFS Spin
ESPN’s Adam Schefter reports Drake London (knee) is expected to play Week 1 against the Saints. London sat out most of August after suffering a knee injury in the preseason opener, but he was always trending toward playing this week. Coming off an injury, in a tough matchup, and playing in a questionable offense, London is a risky start.
Saints vs. Falcons Betting Trends
Under is 9-4 in the last 13 meetings in Atlanta
Under is 5-2 in the last 7 meetings
Under is 4-1 in Falcons last 5 home games
Saints vs. Falcons Prediction:
The Saints have covered in four of the last five meetings between these two teams and four straight in Atlanta. The favorite is also 4-1 against the number in the last five meetings, while the road team has cashed in five of the last six. The Saints are also 4-1 against the spread in their last five games dating back to last season, are 4-1 against the number in their last five divisional games and have cashed in 38 of their last 52 away games.
NFL WEEK 1 PREDICTION: NEW ORLEANS SAINTS -5.5