- Game: New Orleans Saints vs New England Patriots
- Date: Sunday, October 8, 2023
- Location: Gillette Stadium in Foxborough, MA
- TV: CBS
- Odds/Point Spread: Patriots (-1.5)
- Total/Over-Under: 40.5
The New England Patriots (1-3) will face the New Orleans Saints (2-2) in an exciting matchup at Gillette Stadium on Sunday. The Patriots are currently favored to win by 1.5 points according to the odds set by Vegas oddsmakers. The over/under for the game is set at 40.5.
Saints vs Patriots Odds
Moneyline
New Orleans Saints -110
New England Patriots -110
Point Spread
New Orleans Saints 0.0 (-110)
New England Patriots 0.0 (-110)
Total
Over 39.0 (-110)
Under 39.0 (-110)
Odds source: Bovada Sportsbook
The Saints enter this game with a season record of 2-2. In their previous game against the Buccaneers, they suffered a 26-9 loss. Quarterback Derek Carr completed 23 out of 37 passes for 127 yards, with a quarterback rating of 68.2. The Saints’ rushing attack was led by Alvin Kamara, who rushed for 51 yards on 11 carries. Michael Thomas had 53 receiving yards on 4 receptions. Overall, the Saints gained 197 yards on 61 plays. Defensively, they allowed 239 passing yards and 114 rushing yards.
This season, the Saints have accumulated a total of 1,141 yards. They have recorded 41 first downs, but have committed 24 penalties for 237 yards. The Saints have scored 2 touchdowns through the air and 2 on the ground, with 6 turnovers (3 interceptions and 3 fumble lost). Their rushing offense averages 87.5 yards per game, ranking 25th in the NFL. The Saints’ scoring average is 15.5 points per game.
Defensively, the Saints are ranked 9th in the league, allowing an average of 19.0 points per game. They have allowed an average of 103.3 rushing yards and 201.0 passing yards per game. So far this season, they have given up 413 rushing yards and 804 passing yards. The Saints have a completion percentage allowed of 59.0% and have recorded 2 takeaways.
On the other hand, the Patriots enter this game with a 1-3 record. In their previous game against the Cowboys, they suffered a heavy 38-3 defeat. Quarterback Mac Jones completed 12 out of 21 passes for 150 yards, with 2 interceptions. The leading rusher for the Patriots was Rhamondre Stevenson, who rushed for 30 yards on 14 carries. Hunter Henry led the team in receiving with 51 yards on 4 receptions. In total, the Patriots gained 253 yards on 55 plays.
Offensively, the Patriots are averaging 13.8 points per game, ranking 30th in the NFL. They have accumulated 907 passing yards and average 226.8 passing yards per game. In terms of rushing, they average 93.5 yards per game and have gained 374 rushing yards this season. The Patriots average 320.3 total yards per game.
Defensively, the Patriots have allowed an average of 24.3 points per game, ranking 21st in the league. They have surrendered 404 rushing yards and 196.0 passing yards per game. The Patriots have allowed 3 passing touchdowns and 4 rushing touchdowns so far this season. They have recorded 2 takeaways.
The spread for this game is set at 1.5 points in favor of the Patriots.
The Pick: Take the Saints +1.5.
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