Saints -3 line doesn't make any sense. After the Saints won both regular season meetings and dominated on an absolute fashion in one of them - how the Saints have only a FG to cover at home? Sep 15, 2019 The Rams will host the Saints Sunday at 4:25 p.m. ET at the Coliseum as each team seeks its second win of the season. Saints at LA Rams: Week 2 preview, betting trends and notes. Rams are 2-1 straight up against the Saints in their last three meetings, though the Saints hold the edge in total points (88-87) in that span.

It only took the NFL two weeks to give us the highly-anticipated rematch of last season’s NFC Championship Game between the Los Angeles Rams and New Orleans Saints. Kickoff is set for 4:25 EST on Sunday, September 15 at Los Angeles Memorial Coliseum. A majority of the country will be able to watch the game on Fox.

Sep 11, 2019 Rams vs Saints Betting Preview & Vegas Game Odds In recent years, the Saints have been plagued by slow starts to the season, but they were able to avoid that in Week 1, barely. New Orleans trailed Houston at home 21-10 midway through the third quarter. Bears-Saints Betting Preview: Trends, Props, Pick For NFC Wild Card Game. (The Bears needed the Arizona Cardinals to lose to the Los Angeles Rams in Week 17 to make the playoffs.). Jan 17, 2021 The New Orleans Saints (12-4) are +9.5 favorites as they head into a showdown with the Tampa Bay Buccaneers (11-5) in the NFC Divisional round of the 2020 NFL Playoffs on January 17, 2021 at 6:40 PM ET on FOX. The contest’s over/under is set at 53.

Current odds have the Rams as 3-point favorites at home with an over/under of 54 points. Click here to check out a full list of the Week 2 NFL odds.

Rams vs Saints Betting Preview & Vegas Game Odds

In recent years, the Saints have been plagued by slow starts to the season, but they were able to avoid that in Week 1, barely. New Orleans trailed Houston at home 21-10 midway through the third quarter. They scored 17 straight points to take the lead, only to give the lead back two plays later. But Drew Brees led the Saints down the field in the final 37 seconds to set up a 58-yard field goal from Will Lutz to win it.

Of course, it doesn’t get any easier for the Saints moving forward. They will finish the month of September by playing three more teams that were in the playoffs last season in the Rams, Seahawks, and Cowboys, with the first two games being on the road. Things ease up after that, but New Orleans will surely be tested in September.

As for the Rams, they will happy about surviving a difficult road game against the Panthers in Week 1. Los Angeles was able to build a 16-3 lead early in the second half but ended up barely hanging on in a 30-27 win. There’s obviously some history of Super Bowl losers getting off to a slow start the following season, but the Rams were able to avoid such a fate in Week 1.

However, the Rams now have the challenge of playing a Saints team that is no doubt still bitter about the controversial call that deprived them of a trip to the Super Bowl. New Orleans will be looking for some kind of redemption for that loss. It’s also worth noting that the Saints won an entertaining 45-35 against the Rams last November. I don’t think anyone would complain about a repeat of that game.

Free NFL Betting Prediction: Over

I’ll be honest, I don’t have a clue what team is going to win this game. The home team is favored by three points, which makes it more or less a coin flip. However, I do feel confident that the teams will combine for over 54 points. Both sides looked good offensively but also a little vulnerable defensively in Week 1. It’s early in the season, so I don’t think either side will have a problem airing it out turning this into a shootout.

The biggest question facing the Rams during the offseason was the health of Todd Gurley after he clearly wasn’t healthy during the playoffs. After not playing in the preseason, Gurley looked plenty healthy in Week 1, racking up 97 yards on just 14 carries. He didn’t get overloaded with touches, but he was productive when he was in the game. The Rams also gave 11 carries to Malcolm Brown, who was also productive and found the end zone twice.

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Meanwhile, the New Orleans defense had a difficult time containing the Houston rushing attack in Week 1. Even if you take away Deshaun Watson’s rushing yards, the Saints still gave up 140 yards to Carlos Hyde and Duke Johnson on just 19 carries. That doesn’t bode well for their chances of keeping Gurley and Brown contained this week.

For what it’s worth, Jared Goff was far from his best last week, connecting on only 23 of his 39 passes for less than 200 yards. But that’s not something that will likely be a regular occurrence for Goff and the Los Angeles passing game. The Rams simply have too many talented receivers on their roster. It’s also worth pointing out that they scored 30 points against a solid Carolina defense even with Goff having a subpar game.

On the other side, the New Orleans offense was clicking in Week 1. Both Alvin Kamara and Latavius Murray averaged over seven yards per carry on the ground. Brees also had a strong outing, as both Michael Thomas and Ted Ginn had over 100 yards receiving. Ginn is key because he’s a notable deep threat and helps take some of the focus away from Thomas. If the Saints can continue to get that kind of productivity out of him, the offense will continue to flourish.

Of course, it must be noted that the Los Angeles defense had some issues last week despite holding the Panthers to just three points in the first half. The Rams ended up conceding 24 points in the second half and having a world of trouble slowing down Christian McCaffrey. If they struggled with McCaffrey, it stands to reason that they’ll have similar issues keeping Kamara contained this week.

Ultimately, choosing the over for this game is a lot easier than picking a winner. Both teams scored 30 points in Week 1, and if each replicates that in Week 2, taking the over will be the right call. We know that both teams are loaded with offensive talent, but more importantly, neither defense inspired much confidence in Week 1, which is why I’m taking the over.

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How to read Super Bowl 56 Odds

The Kansas City Chiefs lost to the Tampa Bay Buccaneers in Super Bowl 55. However, the Chiefs remain the favorites to win Super Bowl 56 at SoFi Stadium in Inglewood, California.

The Chiefs are listed at 6/1 odds (Bet $100 to win $600), while the defending champion Buccaneers are the third-betting choice at 10/1.

In between Kansas City and Tampa Bay are the Green Bay Packers, who are currently at 9/1 odds.

Here is a quick reference on Super Bowl odds for the upcoming 2021 NFL season.

How to read NFL Las Vegas Odds

The point-spread was developed to provide a balance for both teams involved in a contest to entice bettors to potentially back the weaker team and receive points. The two squads in a game are listed with a title, either a favorite or an underdog. The favorite is usually the perceived better team in the game, as backing them means giving up several points.

The favorite is always listed with a minus (-) sign before the point-spread while the underdog is labeled with a plus (+) label.

Ex. Favorite -10, Underdog +10

On the VegasInsider.com odds page, there is another number associated with the favorite and its listed as -10. This number is simply defined as “vig” or what many in the sports betting industry call vigorish. Another common term is called “juice” and it’s technically the price the bettor has to pay on a straight wager.

Ex. Bet $110 to win $100 (10% juice)
Ex. Bet $100 to win $90.91 (10% juice)

It's not uncommon to see other values posted other than -10. Examples seen on the NFL Vegas Odds pages could include -08, -12, -15 and -20. The -10 price is the most common value in the industry while many books offer reduced 'juice odds' and that would fall into the -08 category.

The lower-juice sportsbooks are normally found outside of the state Nevada. If you are in a state where sports betting is legal, please check out our online sportsbook directory to find the best and most secure places to make NFL bets.

Another number that’s posted on the NFL Las Vegas is the total or ‘over/under’ for the specific matchup. If the favorite is designated as the home team, then the total will be listed above and vice versa if the visitors are favorites.

All of the above numbers are listed next to the teams, and before each matchup is a Rotation number. The NFL Las Vegas Odds are listed in order of rotation and those numbers are generated and produced by the sportsbooks. Above each matchup and rotation is the Time of the game, which is subject to change. All game times are Eastern Standard Time.

NFL Open Line

One of the best features on the NFL Vegas Odds is the Open Line. This numbers consists of the first betting line received from one of our Las Vegas or Global Sportsbooks. The opening line varies depending on the sportsbook but it provides a clear-cut rating that the oddsmakers use. If you’re betting on the NFL or any other sport, it’s a great idea to view the open line first.

VI Consensus NFL Line

The VegasInsider.com Consensus NFL Line is just as important as the Open Line and also a key resource on odds platform. The Consensus column could be called a “Median Line” since it shows the most consistent number provided by the sportsbooks on VegasInsider.com. The consensus line will be the same as the open line but once the wagers start coming in, this number is often different than the openers.

How do I bet on the Super Bowl?

Rams Saints Spread Vegas

We know that you can bet on the Super Bowl and all of NFL Futures or bet on the NFL Draft at any time of the year, but what’s the process? The future wager or the “Odds to Win” bet on the Super Bowl is correctly selecting a team to win an event that takes place at a later time. A bettor will have his wagered money tied up until there is an outcome and bettors will receive fixed odds when they place the wager. In the case of the Super Bowl, you’re not a winner or loser until you see zeros on the clock in the final game.

Most sportsbooks offer different ways to read to Super Bowl Odds. In the fractional NFL Futures Odds format below, you simply take the odds and multiply by the amount wagered.

Ex. Green Bay (8/1) to win the Super Bowl

Saints Vs Rams Betting Line

The Packers are listed as an 8/1 betting choice to win the Super Bowl. If you wager $100 on Green Bay to win the NFC and they capture the championship, then you would win $800 (8 ÷ 1 x 100). Your online betting account would then credit your account $900, which includes your win and stake ($100).

The American Format would see Green Bay listed at +800 and for the Decimal Format, the Packers would be 9.00.

If you are in a state where online betting is legal, we encourage you to check out our sportsbook directory to find the most trustworthy and reputable sites and mobile apps to place your Super Bowl bets.