Saints vs. Broncos for TNF: Preview and Betting Odds

NFL action continues this week as teams take the field to battle for victory in Week 7.

In the blink of an eye, we have teams fighting tooth and nail for the top of their respective divisions. And the fact is, we are reaching the halfway point of the regular season, so every win becomes that much more important in what will be a pitched battle for postseason berths.

The only teams undefeated are the Chiefs, the reigning two-time NFL champions, and the Vikings. However, teams like the Texans, Lions, and Falcons have played well in recent weeks, proving there is no clear favorite to lift the Vince Lombardi Trophy in the next Super Bowl.

Now, the game that opens the curtain of week 7 for this edition of Thursday Football Night will be between the New Orleans Saints and the Denver Broncos.

When Do The Saints and Broncos Play?	Thursday, October 17 at 8:15 PM ET, 7:15 PM CST, 6:15 PM MT, and 5:15 PM PT
Where are they Saints?	Caesars Superdome
What are the Moneyline Odds for the Jets?	1.86
What are the Moneyline Odds for the Broncos?	1.93
What is the Over/Under?	36.5
Where can I Watch?	CBS, ESPN, and Fox Sports
Where can I Stream?	NFL Network and DAZN

Why bet on the Saints?

The Saints started the season strong, but experienced a decline with a streak of four straight losses, losing starting quarterback Derek Carr in the process.

Despite the likelihood of Spencer Rattler starting again this week, it’s unexpected to see the Saints favored against a Broncos defense that has performed well.

The Saints are third in the NFC South with a 2-4 record and are coming off a terrible loss to the Buccaneers by a score of 27-51. As we can see, the team’s offense was not completely off, but their defense was pathetic, considering that the Bucs did whatever they wanted throughout the game.

Why bet on the Broncos?

On the other hand, we have the Broncos, a team that has had mixed results at the start of the season, so with their 3-3 record they are third in the AFC West.

Let’s remember that they share a division with the Chiefs, so, if they want to be an opponent that is on par with the current champions, they will have to win or win games from now on. In addition, these types of games against opponents that are in tight situations should be fully exploited by Denver, otherwise, it will be difficult for them to advance to the postseason.

The Broncos played a good game against the Chargers in Week 6. After being down 23-0 at the beginning of the last quarter, the team reacted and was able to score 16 points. However, their reaction fell short and they lost 16-23.

In that game, Bo Nix had 19/33 pass completions for 216 yards and two touchdowns.

Final Betting Analysis: Saints vs. Broncos

This pair of teams have met a total of 12 times in the history of the NFL, and in this period, the Broncos lead the series with nine wins. On the other hand, the Saints have accumulated only three victories.

However, the most recent game between them, last November 29, 2020, ended with a crushing victory for the Saints by 31-3.

At Gambyl Exchange we can see a Moneyline that favors the Saints at 1.86, while the Broncos start at 1.93.

For this game, our prediction is a Broncos victory at the UNDER.

Look for a win for the Broncos. If you put $100 at 1.93, you’llbe looking at a $93.00 win with a total payout of $193.00.

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