New Orleans Saints Aim to End Losing Streak Against Denver Broncos
The New Orleans Saints will look to snap a four-game losing streak when they face off against the Denver Broncos on Thursday Night Football. New Orleans is coming off a 51-27 loss to the Tampa Bay Buccaneers, while the Broncos fell 23-16 to the Los Angeles Chargers.
The Broncos hold a 3-3 record and are 2-1 on the road this season, having outscored their opponents 112-96. The Saints, with a 2-4 record, are 1-2 at home in 2024, having scored 167 points while allowing 147. Quarterback Derek Carr (oblique) is expected to remain out for New Orleans, alongside receivers Chris Olave (concussion) and Rashid Shaheed (knee).
Kickoff from Caesars Superdome in New Orleans is anticipated at 8:15 p.m. ET. The Broncos enter the matchup as 2.5-point favorites, while the over/under for total points scored stands at 37. Prior to making any predictions for the Saints vs. Broncos game, it’s advised to refer to SportsLine’s betting advice.
Why You Should Back the Saints
Running back Alvin Kamara powers the New Orleans rushing attack. In six games, he has rushed 104 times for 428 yards (4.1 average) and six touchdowns with 28 first-down conversions. In a 44-19 victory over Dallas on Sept. 15, he carried the ball 20 times for 115 yards (5.8 average) and three touchdowns, while also catching two passes for 65 yards and a score.
This season, Kamara has recorded 28 receptions for 238 yards and one touchdown. The eight-year veteran has accrued 6,257 rushing yards and 60 touchdowns across 107 career games. With both Olave and Shaheed sidelined, Kamara will take on an even larger workload.
Why You Should Back the Broncos
Rookie quarterback Bo Nix has made an impressive start to his NFL career. Denver’s top pick in the 2024 NFL Draft has completed 121 of 198 passes (61.1%) for 1,082 yards and five touchdowns, though he has thrown five interceptions with a rating of 73.7. Nix has also rushed 37 times for 180 yards (4.9 average) and three touchdowns. He had a notable performance in a 34-18 win against the Las Vegas Raiders on Oct. 6, completing 19 of 27 passes (70.4%) for 206 yards and two touchdowns.
Veteran wide receiver Courtland Sutton leads the Broncos in receiving, totaling 21 catches for 277 yards (13.2 average) and two touchdowns. He has made six explosive plays of 20 yards or more, including a long of 29 yards, and caught four passes for 53 yards with a touchdown in the recent loss to the Chargers.
How to Make Broncos vs. Saints Picks
SportsLine’s model is leaning Under the total, projecting 37 total points. It indicates that one side of the spread cashes strongly in over 50% of simulations.
Expert Discussion
We reached out to several football analysts to gain insight into this matchup:
Guest Experts
Mark Johnson, Sports Analyst: “The Saints need to capitalize on their home advantage, even without key players. Kamara has the potential to be a game-winner, but the pressure is on the offensive line.”
Lisa Tran, NFL Analyst: “The Broncos, with Nix, are showing they can compete. If Sutton continues his strong performance, they could exploit the Saints’ secondary weaknesses.”
Tom Harris, Betting Specialist: “From a betting perspective, the Broncos seem to have the momentum, though the Saints can be unpredictable at home. Monitoring the injury report will be key.”
Emily Carter, Sports Journalist: “This game could be defining for both teams. A win for the Saints could reinvigorate their season, while for the Broncos, it could solidify their promising trajectory with Nix at the helm.”
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