Monday Night Football Betting: Saints vs. Raiders Odds, Picks and Predictions

New Orleans Saints will take the road in their second NFL betting game of the season to play against Las Vegas Raiders from the Allegiant Stadium in Las Vegas, Nevada. The Saints are already holding a 1-0 record on the season as they defeated Tampa Bay Buccaneers in their last game. The Saints scored 34 points and restricted the Buccaneers to 23. It was an easy victory for the Saints and they look forward to extending their success for the second week. From the defensive end, the Saints looked strong after preventing the Raiders from scoring more than 23.

New Orleans Saints Betting Analysis

Quarterback Drew Brees did his part as he attempted 30 passes. Brees was able to connect 18 of 30 in a span of 160 yards with two touchdowns for his team. Jared Cook did his part alongside Brees since they worked well as a duo. From the secondary, C.J. Gardner-Johnson recorded 10 team-high tackles with one pass deflection. Janoris Jenkins was the other player to contribute nine tackles with one interception for his team. The other notable name was Marcus Williams.

Las Vegas Raiders Betting Analysis

Las Vegas Raiders are coming off a close victory against the Carolina Panthers in their opening game. The Raiders scored 34 points and restricted the Panthers to 30. It was a close call for Las Vegas but they managed to triumph at the end. The offense looked decent for the Raider, but the defense seemed a bit shaky. Quarterback Derek Carr managed to convert 22 of his 30 pass attempts. Carr touched 239 yards for his team with one touchdown.

From the running back spot, Josh Jacobs covered 93 yards when he carried the ball 25 times. Additionally, Jacobs recorded three touchdowns. Jonathan Abram took the lead from the safety spot when he recorded 13 tackles and one TFL. The linebacking corps did a decent job as well for their first game. Cory Littleton and Nick Kwiatkoski contributed five tackles each for their team. From the offensive end, the Raiders managed to touch 388 yards.

New Orleans Saints vs. Las Vegas Raiders Pick

The NFL pick for this match is New Orleans Saints -5.5. The New Orleans Saints had a decent victory over Tampa Bay Buccaneers who recently acquired Tom Brady. The Saints work as a single unit and their strength lies in their teamwork. The Saint also has a good running game which will help them to get past the Raiders. Emmanuel Sanders, Michael Thomas, Emmanuel Sanders, and Jared Cook will be expected to do their best. Back the Saint to win this game and cover the spread. Final Score Prediction, New Orleans Saints win 31-21.