Atlanta Falcons vs. New Orleans Saints Prediction, Odds, NFL Picks - Week 18 [2024]

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Atlanta Falcons vs. New Orleans Saints Prediction, Odds, NFL Picks - Week 18 [2024]

The New Orleans Saints and Atlanta Falcons are scheduled to meet in Week 18 of the NFL season at Caesars Superdome on Sunday, with kickoff at 1:00PM ET.

Dimers.com's comprehensive betting preview for Sunday's Falcons vs. Saints matchup includes the latest betting odds, as well as our predictions and picks for the game.

Falcons vs. Saints Prediction: Who Will Win, Cover the Spread

We have used advanced machine learning and statistics to simulate the result of Sunday's NFL game between the Falcons and Saints 10,000 times, in keeping with our coverage of NFL picks.

Our popular predictive analytics model gives the Saints a 62% chance of defeating the Falcons in Week 18 of the NFL season, and our predicted final score has the Saints winning 22-19.

According to our model, the bookmakers have got it right, and both the Falcons and Saints have a 50% chance of covering the spread, while the Over/Under total of 41.5 points also has a 54% chance of going over.

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Falcons vs. Saints Odds

We have sourced the best betting odds in America for this game, which are listed here:

Bet Type Falcons Saints
Spread +3 (-104) -3 (-115)
Moneyline +145 -165
Total o41.5 (-108) u41.5 (-108)
  • The Saints are currently -3 favorites against the Falcons, with -115 at BetMGM Sportsbook the best odds currently available.
  • For the underdog Falcons (+3) to cover the spread, FanDuel Sportsbook has the best odds currently on offer at -104.
  • BetMGM currently has the best moneyline odds for the Saints at -165. That means you can risk $165 to win $100 for a total payout of $265 if they get the W.
  • Meanwhile, DraftKings Sportsbook currently has the best moneyline odds for the Falcons at +145, where you can bet $100 to profit $145, earning a total payout of $245 if they win.
  • The Over/Under sits at 41.5 with FanDuel, which currently has the best odds for the Over at -108, while DraftKings currently has the best odds for the Under at -108.

All odds are correct at the time of publication and are subject to change.

As always, make sure you check the sports betting sites you have access to in your state for the best NFL odds and lines.

Falcons vs. Saints Picks

By comparing our predictions to the odds listed above, we have determined the best betting picks for this game:

Bet Type Our Pick Best Odds
Spread Falcons +3 -104
Moneyline Saints -165
Total Over 41.5 -108

 

Dimers' NFL best bets are based on detailed modeling and gambling expertise to serve you the best possible plays every week of the season.

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Falcons vs. Saints TD Scorers

Who will score the first touchdown in Falcons vs. Saints?

According to our model, Atlanta's Bijan Robinson is most likely to score the first touchdown in Falcons vs. Saints.

Our projections give Robinson a 12.3% chance of scoring the first TD at Caesars Superdome, while the Falcons RB is a 47.3% chance of reaching the end zone at any point during the game.

First Touchdown Scorer Predictions

Atlanta Falcons

Player First TD Probability
Bijan Robinson 12.3%
Drake London 6.3%
Tyler Allgeier 6.0%
Cordarrelle Patterson 5.0%
Kyle Pitts 4.8%

New Orleans Saints

Player First TD Probability
Chris Olave 10.3%
Jamaal Williams 9.3%
Rashid Shaheed 9.0%
Taysom Hill 7.0%
Juwan Johnson 6.9%

Anytime Touchdown Scorer Predictions

Atlanta Falcons

Player Anytime TD Probability
Bijan Robinson 47.3%
Drake London 27.1%
Tyler Allgeier 26.3%
Kyle Pitts 21.5%
Cordarrelle Patterson 21.5%

New Orleans Saints

Player Anytime TD Probability
Chris Olave 41.8%
Jamaal Williams 38.3%
Rashid Shaheed 35.5%
Taysom Hill 28.3%
Juwan Johnson 27.7%

Falcons vs Saints Player Props

Here, you will find detailed projections for all of the key offensive players from the Falcons and Saints, including passing, rushing and receiving yards.

Falcons vs. Saints Quarterbacks

Of the starting quarterbacks, the Falcons' Taylor Heinicke is projected for 224 passing yards. The Saints' Derek Carr is expected to throw for 226 yards.

Player Proj. Pass Yards
Taylor Heinicke (ATL) 224 yds
Derek Carr (NO) 226 yds

Falcons Rushing

Player Proj. Rush Yards
Bijan Robinson 68 yds
Tyler Allgeier 40 yds
Cordarrelle Patterson 17 yds

Saints Rushing

Player Proj. Rush Yards
Jamaal Williams 59 yds
Taysom Hill 24 yds
Kendre Miller 8 yds

Falcons Receiving

Player Proj. Rec. Yards
Drake London 53 yds
Kyle Pitts 33 yds
Bijan Robinson 23 yds
Jonnu Smith 23 yds
Van Jefferson 17 yds

Saints Receiving

Player Proj. Rec. Yards
Chris Olave 73 yds
Rashid Shaheed 46 yds
Juwan Johnson 38 yds
Foster Moreau 20 yds
A.T. Perry 18 yds

Remember, our model updates regularly, so keep an eye on this page for any changes to our betting insights ahead of the Falcons vs. Saints on Sunday January 7, 2024.

Falcons vs. Saints Game Information

The NFL Week 18 game between the Saints and Falcons at Caesars Superdome is scheduled to commence at 1:00PM ET.

 

Our full coverage of Falcons vs. Saints includes pregame predictions, betting picks, and live win probabilities.

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Conclusion

This preview article has been partially generated using automated processes and AI technology. Our goal is to provide timely and accurate updates on Falcons vs. Saints Week 14 game, and automation assists in data collection, analysis, and formatting. Human editing and quality control are performed to ensure the content meets our editorial standards.

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