A pair of NFC South teams will get together on Sunday. The Atlanta Falcons will take on the New Orleans Saints. This is a rematch of a game that was played at the end of November, where the Falcons beat the Saints by 11. Atlanta is 7-9 on the season, and third in the NFC South. The Falcons lost on the road at the Bears last week.
Colts vs Falcons Picks
Picks: Saints win by 4 and cover the spread.
For New Orleans, they are 8-8 on the season. That’s tied with Tampa Bay, but the Saints will need a win, and a Carolina win over the Buccaneers to reach the postseason. Let’s take a look at the Falcons vs Saints odds for this game:
Atlanta Falcons vs. New Orleans Saints Odds
We are our updated Falcons vs. Saints odds:
- Spread: New Orleans Saints -3, Atlanta Falcons +3
- Total: 42.5
- Moneyline: New Orleans Saints -165, Atlanta Falcons +140
Atlanta Falcons vs. New Orleans Saints Information
Before we make our Atlanta Falcons picks, and what we think the New Orleans Saints score will be, here is some information on both NFL teams:
Atlanta Falcons vs New Orleans Saints
Date & Time: Sunday January 7th, 2024; 12:00 pm CST
Location of the game: Caesars Superdome; New Orleans, LA
How to Watch: CBS
Atlanta Falcons vs. New Orleans Saints Betting Preview
The Falcons have gone from Desmond Ridder to Taylor Heinecke under center, and neither has taken over as the top signal caller. Ridder had 10 touchdowns and 11 interceptions, and was sacked 31 times in 14 games. Heinicke has come in and thrown five touchdowns and four interceptions in five games.
Drake London has been the top receiver for the Falcons. He has 864 yards receiving on the season, but just two touchdowns. Kyle Pitts is second, but is coming off a game against the Bears without a single reception. Jonnu Smith is third on the team with 553 receiving yards and 2 touchdowns.
The rookie, Bijan Robinson has played all 16 games but has yet to reach 1,000 rushing yards. Robinson has 203 carries, 948 yards, and four touchdowns on the season. Robinson also had three touchdown receptions. Tyler Allegeier had a big touchdown run against the Bears, and he now has four as well.
For the New Orleans Saints, it has been a pretty up-and-down season for first-year starting quarterback Derek Carr. Carr has played in all 16 games this season and has 3,614 yards and 21 touchdowns on the season. Carr also has 8 interceptions and has been sacked 29 times.
Chris Olave is having a nice season for the Saints. Olave has 84 receptions, for 1,067 yards and four touchdowns. Rashid Shaheed also has four touchdown receptions, as well as tight end Juwan Johnson. Alvin Kamara has one touchdown reception.
Kamara has been the top running back for New Orleans. He has played in 13 games, and rushed for 694 yards, with five touchdowns on the season. The Saints have won three out of four games, and allowed just 8.3 points per game during those three games.
Atlanta Falcons vs. New Orleans Saints Betting Picks
The Falcons and the Saints on NFL Week 18. The Falcons would love to complete the sweep. Atlanta could still win the division with a win and a Carolina win. The Saints can do it too, with a win and Carolina win. This is wild, and once again a divisional of average teams, where one of them has to win. The loss last week for the Falcons was a bad one, and they looked poor. More of that in this one, as the New Orleans Saints beat the Atlanta Falcons.
This will be a competitive game, but in the end, the Saints win by 4 and cover the spread. Take the Saints 24-20 over the Falcons. We hope you enjoyed our look at the Falcons vs. Saints odds. Good luck with all your NFL picks for not just Week 18, but all the postseason games as well. It should be a fun postseason run!
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