The Saints are set to face the Tennessee Titans on Sunday, Sep 10. The game is scheduled for 1:00 ET while airing on CBS. New Orleans enters this game as 3.5-point favorites with the total set at 41.5. How will this one play out? Let’s dive into the Saints vs Titans predictions below.
Saints VS. Titans Odds
- Spread: Saints -3.5
- Total 41.5
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Game Info
- Date: Sunday, Sep 10
- Time: 1:00 ET
- Location: Caesars Superdome, New Orleans LA
- TV: CBS
Titans Betting Trends
- Over their last five games, the Titans have an over/under record of 1-4 and are 1-3-1 vs. the spread.
- Across their three previous road games, Tennessee has an ATS mark of 1-1-1. Their straight up record in these matchups was 0-3 while averaging 13 points per game.
- The last five games that Tennessee was the underdog, they have an ATS mark of 2-2-1 while going 1-4 straight up.
Saints Betting Trends
- In their last five games, the Saints have an over/under record of 1-4 and are 2-3 vs. the spread.
- In their last five home games, New Orleans has averaged 12 points per game while allowing 14. The team’s record in this stretch was 2-3 while going 3-2.
- Through their previous three contests as the betting favorite, the Saints have a strong record of 2-1. Their record vs the spread in these matchups is 1-2.
Can Tennessee Win as Road Underdogs?
Despite finishing in second place in the AFC-South, the Titans still missed out on a Wild-Card berth and the playoffs. Tennessee’s overall record was 7-10 and 3-3 in the division. At home, the Titans put together a mark of 3-5 while going 4-5 on the road.
Tennessee is coming off a season where they ranked 28th in points per game, on an average of 17.5 points per contest. In terms of offensive efficiency, they averaged 5.1 yards per play, which placed them 23rd in the NFL. On the ground, the Titans averaged 28.6 rushing attempts per contest, which was 11th in the NFL. Additionally, they finished 30th in passing yards.
Defensively, the Titans wrapped up last season at 23rd in yards allowed. Overall, they allowed 21.1 points per game (12th). When examining their pass rush, Tennessee finished 18th in quarterback hits and ranked 10th in sacks.
Saints’ Game to Lose at Home?
Following a season where they wrapped up with a total record of just 7-10, the Saints are gearing up for their season opener. In the NFC-South, New Orleans finished 3rd and posted a 2-4 record against their division opponents. On their home field, the Saints concluded with a 4-5 record, and when away from home, they went 3-5.
On offense, the Saints finished the 2022 season 22nd in scoring at 19.4 points per game. New Orleans ranked 19th in rushing yards, with an average of 116.6 yards per contest. In terms of overall yardage, the Saints were 17th (333.8) and had a red-zone conversion rate of 27.1%, putting them 10th in the NFL.
The Saints’ defense wrapped up the previous season at 5th in yards allowed, conceding an average of 20.3 points per game (9th). When assessing their pass rush, New Orleans was 10th in quarterback hits and finished 4th in sacks.
Saints vs. Titans Player Prop
The current odds for Tennessee receiver DeAndre Hopkins to score a touchdown are at +191. Based on this, the oddsmakers are giving him a 34% chance of finding the endzone vs. the Saints. At +191, I’m getting a player prop bet down on Hopkins to find the endzone against the Saints.
The Prop: DeAndre Hopkins to Score a Touchdown +191
Saints vs. Titans Predictions
I know that this season is a fresh start and last year has come and gone, but I do like that the Titans were above .500 vs. the spread last year. The value on the Titans at +3 is too good to pass up. I like the Titans to cover in what could be a tight, low-scoring game.
The Pick: Titans +3 | -124 at Fanduel Sportsbook
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