Las Vegas Raiders vs New Orleans Saints Matchup

Read on to get betting odds and analysis in our week 17 Raiders vs Saints pick and preview and see who we think will win and cover in New Orleans.

The Saints are favored on the money line at -124 as they host the Raiders at 1:00 ET on Sunday, December 29th at the Caesars Superdome in New Orleans. The Saints are favored by -1.5 points in this week 17 non-conference matchup, with the over/under line set at 39.5 points. The game will be televised on FOX.

Raiders vs. Saints Matchup At A Glance

Sport: NFL
Teams: Las Vegas Raiders at New Orleans Saints
Where: New Orleans at Caesars Superdome
Date: Sunday, December 29th
Betting Odds NO -1.5, LV +100 | NO -124 O/U 39.5

Raiders Preview:

Heading into week 17, the Raiders sit at 3-12 and rank 26th in our power rankings. With no playoff chances, Las Vegas will look to finish the season on a high note. After losing six straight, they finally picked up a win in week 16, beating the Jaguars 19-14. The Raiders were 2-point favorites and covered the spread, improving their ATS record to 6-8-1.

Las Vegas has an average scoring margin of -8.4 points per game and is 0-5 in division play. Their O/U record stands at 8-7, with the under hitting in four straight games.

Raiders Offense Breakdown

Heading into week 17, the Raiders' offense ranks 31st in our power rankings. They are 28th in the NFL in both points per game (17.6) and yards per game (300.1). Despite ranking 3rd in passing attempts, they are 14th in passing yards per game with 222.7. They have struggled on the ground, ranking 32nd in rushing yards per game, with only 22 rushing attempts per game (27th in the NFL).

Las Vegas has also struggled on 3rd down, converting only 33.5% of their attempts (29th in the NFL). However, they have been efficient in the red zone, ranking 3rd in the league with a 46.2% conversion rate. In week 16, the Raiders scored 19 points, with 13 coming in the 2nd quarter. Aidan O'Connell threw for 257 yards, and Brock Bowers led the team with 11 catches for 99 yards.

Raiders Team Defense

In their 19-14 win over the Jaguars, the Raiders' defense allowed 236 passing yards on 25 completions. The Jaguars finished with 308 total yards, with 72 of those coming on the ground from 21 attempts. Las Vegas defended the pass well, giving up just 1 touchdown and holding Jacksonville to 6.1 yards per attempt.

The Raiders' defense forced the Jaguars into a 40% third-down conversion rate and managed one sack in the game. However, they struggled to generate tackles for loss, losing that battle by a margin of -4.

Saints Preview:

Heading into week 17, the Saints have lost two straight games, including a 34-0 blowout against the Packers in week 16. New Orleans was a 14-point underdog in that matchup, but they still couldn’t cover the spread. The O/U line was 43.5 points, and the teams combined for 34. The under has hit in four consecutive Saints games.

With a 5-10 record, the Saints have a -2.5 scoring margin and rank 30th in our power rankings. They have no chance of making the playoffs or winning the NFC South. Against the spread, New Orleans is 6-9, including a 5-6 record as an underdog and a 1-3 record as a favorite.

Saints Offense Breakdown

Heading into week 17, the Saints rank 19th in our offensive power rankings. They are 22nd in the NFL in points per game, averaging 20.6, and 18th in yards per game with 325.4. New Orleans ranks 23rd in passing yards per game (204.8) on 31.5 attempts per game, which is 17th in the league. On the ground, they are 13th in rushing yards per game (120.6) and 12th in attempts.

Spencer Rattler has started the last two games for the Saints, throwing for 153 yards and an interception in week 16. Before that, he had a 135-yard performance in week 15. The Saints were shut out in week 16, with Foster Moreau leading the team in receiving with 33 yards. Rattler also led the team in rushing with 28 yards on 5 carries.

Saints Team Defense

In the Saints' 34-0 loss to the Packers, their defense gave up 216 passing yards on 17 completions. However, they struggled to stop the run, allowing 188 rushing yards on 39 attempts. The Saints' defense didn't record any sacks in the game and allowed the Packers to convert on 46.2% of their third down attempts.

New Orleans' defense also gave up a big play in the passing game, as the Packers averaged 7.2 yards per attempt. Despite this, the Saints' defense did hold Green Bay to 56.7% completions in the game.

Raiders vs Saints Betting Odds, Trends & Analysis

Through their last three road contests, the Raiders offense has averaged 16 points per game while allowing an average of 27. Las Vegas posted an overall record of 0-3 while going 1-2 ATS.
Across their five previous home games, New Orleans has an ATS mark of 0-5. Their straight up record in these matchups was 1-4 while averaging 11 points per game.
The last five games that Las Vegas was the underdog, they have an ATS mark of 1-3-1 while going 0-5 straight up.
Against the spread, the Saints have put together of 2-3 in their last five games as the betting favorite. In these same games, they went 3-2 straight up.