The Las Vegas Raiders arrive in New Orleans at 2-0 and still get points. That is the tension in this Week 3 matchup. The Saints are listed at -3.5 at home after opening at -3, and the number has moved up even though spread tickets are split almost evenly. Klint Kubiak, meanwhile, returns to the building where he called plays in 2024, now as a head coach on the other sideline. Below we break down the line, the total, and where the value sits.
Last Updated: Sunday, September 27, 2026
Las Vegas Raiders vs. New Orleans Saints — Game Information
| Where | Caesars Superdome, New Orleans LA |
| When | Sunday, September 27 – 4:25 PM ET |
| TV | CBS |
Las Vegas Raiders vs. New Orleans Saints Betting Preview
Las Vegas is 2-0 for the first time in five seasons after beating Miami 27-13 and the Chargers 26-14. Kirk Cousins has been steady rather than spectacular. He has thrown at least three touchdown passes in each of the first two games, a rare start for a quarterback his age. The bigger story is the defense. The Raiders are allowing a 63.2 opposing passer rating, second-best in the league behind Seattle.
New Orleans sits at 1-1 after a 31-30 loss in Detroit and a 24-17 win over Baltimore. Tyler Shough has been the most productive passer in football through two weeks, leading the NFL with 62 completions and 662 yards. Chris Olave is second in the league with 268 receiving yards on 18 catches. The problem is balance. The Saints rank 28th in rushing at 78 yards per game, so almost everything runs through the pass.
That imbalance got harder to hide. Left tackle Kelvin Banks Jr. is on injured reserve after a severe high ankle sprain requiring surgery, with Asim Richards stepping in. For Las Vegas, tight end Brock Bowers is questionable with a knee issue and safety Treydan Stukes is out per the final Week 3 injury report. Both teams are 2-0 against the spread. The Raiders won the most recent meeting 25-10 in this building on December 29, 2024.
Las Vegas Raiders vs. New Orleans Saints Odds
| Spread | Moneyline | Total | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Raiders | +3.5 (-120) | +160 | U 43.5 (-110) |
| Saints | -3.5 (+100) | -185 | O 43.5 (-110) |
Odds accurate as of Sunday, September 27, 2026 via TheSpread.com. Odds change, get the latest NFL Odds – Futures – Props
Las Vegas Raiders vs. New Orleans Saints — Who Is the Public Betting?
| Raiders | 51% | 49% | Saints |
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Raiders vs. Saints Prediction — Can a 2-0 Road Team Really Be This Cheap?
Start with the line itself. New Orleans opened at -3 and now sits at -3.5, while spread tickets are split 51 percent to 49 percent. Money is moving toward the Saints even though the ticket count is not. That is worth respecting. It usually means larger wagers are landing on the home side, and books are willing to pay a small premium to get off the key number of 3.
Still, the matchup math points the other way. New Orleans has one route to points, and it is Shough throwing to Olave. That is exactly the offense Las Vegas has smothered so far, with a front that added Kwity Paye and Nakobe Dean in the offseason. Now the Saints must protect the edge with a backup left tackle. A team ranked 28th in rushing cannot lean on the ground game to cover for a patched protection unit.
The case against Las Vegas is real. Cousins is 38 and working in one of the loudest indoor buildings in football, where communication breaks down. Bowers is his most dangerous target and carries a questionable tag. The Raiders’ own offense is middling, 19th in total yards and 23rd in rushing. The market is also charging a premium for the extra half point above 3, which trims whatever edge the underdog side carries.
The Pick: Raiders +3.5 (-120)
Raiders vs. Saints Prediction — Does This Number Respect What Vegas Has Been Doing?
The total opened at 43 and has ticked up to 43.5. That modest move toward scoring deserves scrutiny. Both Raiders games this season landed on exactly 40 combined points. Las Vegas has controlled tempo and kept opposing passing attacks in front of it, and that profile travels. New Orleans has scored efficiently but unevenly, and a rushing attack averaging 78 yards per game does not sustain long drives.
The other side is straightforward. A climate-controlled dome removes any environmental drag on the passing game, and Shough is leading the league in yardage for a reason. The Saints defense ranks 22nd, which gives Cousins room to add points of his own. If both quarterbacks play to their two-week form, 44 points is very reachable. The question is whether the Raiders defense that has held two opponents to 13 and 14 points is the more reliable signal.
The Pick: Under 43.5 (-110)
Final Thoughts and Bonus Angle
The most interesting number on the board is the moneyline split. Spread tickets are nearly even, but 76 percent of moneyline bets are on New Orleans at -185. That leaves the 2-0 team available at +160 with only a quarter of the ticket count. An implied win probability near 38 percent feels low for a road team playing better defense than its host and holding a 2-0 record against the spread.
Be honest about the correlation, though. This is the same side as the spread play, not an independent position. Treat it as a smaller-stake alternative for bettors who prefer the outright price to paying -120 on the points. For how the Week 2 win came together, see our earlier Raiders coverage, and there is more in our latest NFL picks coverage.
Both positions rest on the same read: a Raiders defense playing at a high level against a one-dimensional offense with a patched line. If Shough carves up that secondary anyway, both sides lose together. That is the risk, stated plainly.
Picks recap: Raiders +3.5 (-120) · Under 43.5 (-110) · Bonus, smaller stake: Raiders moneyline +160
NFL Raiders vs. Saints FAQ: Sunday September 27, 2026
What time does the Raiders vs. Saints game start?
Kickoff is set for 4:25 p.m. ET on Sunday, September 27, 2026, which is 3:25 p.m. CT locally in New Orleans and 1:25 p.m. PT in Las Vegas. The game is part of the late Sunday afternoon Week 3 window.
What channel is the Raiders vs. Saints game on?
The game airs on CBS. Chris Lewis handles play-by-play with Luke Kuechly as analyst and Amanda Balionis reporting from the sideline. Locally in New Orleans the broadcast carries on WWL, and Raider Nation Radio 920 AM plus KOMP 92.3 FM carry the Las Vegas radio call.
Where are the Raiders and Saints playing?
The game is at Caesars Superdome in New Orleans, Louisiana, the Saints’ home venue. It is an indoor stadium, so conditions are climate controlled. New Orleans holds a 4-4-1 record at home in the all-time series against Las Vegas.
Who won the last meeting between the Raiders and Saints?
Las Vegas won the most recent meeting 25-10 on December 29, 2024, also at Caesars Superdome. The Raiders lead the all-time series 8-7-1 across 16 games. Neither roster nor coaching staff closely resembles the group from that meeting, so its predictive value is limited.
Who is starting at quarterback for the Raiders and Saints?
Kirk Cousins starts for Las Vegas after being named the Raiders’ starter by head coach Klint Kubiak. Tyler Shough starts for New Orleans and enters the week leading the NFL with 62 completions and 662 passing yards through two games.