Saints vs. Raiders Preview and Betting Odds

The year 2024 is coming to an end, and the penultimate week of the NFL season features a matchup between the New Orleans Saints and the Las Vegas Raiders, who are playing solely for pride and looking toward the Draft.

The Saints were crushed last weekend by the Green Bay Packers, suffering a 34-0 loss.

Meanwhile, the Raiders broke out of a lengthy losing streak and returned to the win column with a 19-14 victory over the Jacksonville Jaguars.

Why bet on the New Orleans Saints?

The New Orleans Saints are set to miss the postseason for the fourth consecutive season. Even if they win their remaining two games, their current 5-10 record would only be enough to secure third place in the NFC South.

Their most recent loss to the Green Bay Packers (34-0) was not only humiliating but also eliminated any slim chance of making the playoffs. It marked the first shutout of the season for any team.

The Saints are now on a two-game losing streak, with their previous loss coming at home against the Washington Commanders in close 19-20. In that game, they opted for a two-point conversion instead of a game-tying extra point on the final play, which ultimately cost them the win.

Injuries have been a significant issue for this team. Against the Packers, Spencer Rattler started as quarterback due to the absences of Derek Carr and Taysom Hill. However, the rookie struggled, completing only 15 of 30 pass attempts in his fifth appearance of the season.

Interim head coach Darren Rizzi currently holds a 3-3 record and will aim to win the final two games to bolster his chances of securing the head coaching job next season.

Why bet on the Las Vegas Raiders?

With two games still left to play, this is shaping up to be the worst season in the Las Vegas Raiders’ history (3-12) since their relocation in 2020.In five years in Nevada, they’ve only made the postseason once, losing in the Wild Card round to the Cincinnati Bengals. However, this season marks the first time they’ve finished last in their division during this period.

This level of disappointment is not new for the franchise. Since losing the Super Bowl in 2002, the Raiders have only managed a winning record twice, advancing as the second seed in their division and losing in the Wild Card round both times (2016 and 2021).

If there’s a silver lining, the Raiders snapped a 10-game losing streak this weekend with a 19-14 victory over the Jacksonville Jaguars. This win tied them with other struggling AFC teams—Cleveland Browns, New York Jets, Tennessee Titans, New England Patriots, and Jaguars—all with 3-12 records. However, the victory also cost them the chance of securing the first overall pick in the upcoming Draft.

The standout player for the Raiders this NFL season has been rookie tight end Brock Bowers. This weekend, he recorded 11 receptions, bringing his season total to 101. Hecontinues to extend his record lead as the rookie tight end with the most receptions in a single season. Bowers is now just five catches shy of breaking Puka Nacua’s rookie record of 104 receptions set in 2023. Additionally, he needs only 10 yards to surpass Mike Ditka’s 1961 record (1,077 yards) for most receiving yards by a rookie tight end in a single season. Undoubtedly, achieving these milestones will be a top priority for the team in their final games.

Final Betting Analysis: New Orleans Saints vs. Las Vegas Raiders

The last time these two teams faced was on October 30, 2022, when the Saints secured a dominant 24-0 victory. Since the Raiders’ move to Las Vegas, they have only played one other game against the Saints, which took place in Nevada, and the Raiders emerged victorious with a 34-24 scoreline.

The odds at Gambyl Exchange favor the Las Vegas Raiders, with a Moneyline of 1.90, while the New Orleans Saints are at 2.0.

Without a doubt, the injuries to their quarterbacks have greatly impacted the Saints, and their performance against the Green Bay Packers is clear proof of this. Despite hosting a team with a worse record, the Raiders have moved past their losing streak and are poised to win again. Go for the UNDER.

Go for a win for the Raiders. If you bet $100 at 1.90, you will gain $90 for a total payout of $190.

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New Orleans Saints vs. Las Vegas Raiders Betting Pick: Raiders