Last Updated on January 7, 2024 5:20 am by Gambyl Nation Editorial Team
This long-time division rivalry could define one of the spots in the postseason of the NFL, as the New Orleans Saints, who locked up a key victory last week, will host the Atlanta Falcons in their last game of the regular season.
The Saints overcame the Tampa Bay Buccaneers 23-13 on the road and are now surprisingly second in the NFC South.
The Falcons suffered the opposite fate, losing 37-17 to the Chicago Bears in their previous game and are one game below the Buccaneers and the Saints in the fight for the postseason.
When: Sunday, January 7 at 1:00 pm ET in Caesars Superdome
Moneyline odds:
Saints 1.64
Falcons 2.27
Where Can I Watch?
NFL on DAZN and CBS
Why Bet on the New Orleans Saints?
The New Orleans Saints go into the final game of the NFL regular season with a chance to punch their ticket to the postseason, thanks to the fact that they have the same record as Tampa Bay, 8-8. Precisely, they have this record because, last weekend, they defeated the Buccaneers 23-13 in Tampa.
Quarterback Derek Carr completed 24/32 passes, with 197 yards and two touchdown passes. He did not have an interception on any occasion. However, he could not finish the game, and in his place came Taysom Hill, who only threw two passes, one of which was successful, and advanced 11 yards to his teammates.
The New Orleans franchise has won three of its last four games, two of which have been in front of its fans. Incidentally, they are 4-3 at home, second-best in the division behind the Falcons.
The Saints have several players who are either out or questionable, leading to wonder even if the Saints sneak into the po/st-season after a mediocre regular season, will they have any impact in a tough wildcard scenario? Nephi Sewell and Michael Thomas are out. Questionable are Isiah Foskey, Lonnie Johnson, Kendre Miller, Alvin Kamara, Chris Olave, and Juwan Johnson.
Why Bet on the Atlanta Falcons?
The Atlanta Falcons seemed to be candidates to win the division, but their season was pure irregularity, and although they still have a chance to qualify, they depend on other results. They would need the Buccaneers to lose against the Carolina Panthers. If they advance, they would do so with a negative record, demonstrating that the teams in this division are in a terrible moment.
The Falcons are coming off a loss in their last game when they were surpassed 37-17 by the Chicago Bears, who were far superior to the offense they ran.
Quarterback Taylor Heinicke had a dismal performance, as he completed only 10 of 29 passes, gained 163 yards, assisted for one touchdown, and suffered three interceptions. His performance was so negative, and his physicality was so affected that he was replaced by Desmond Ridder, who finished with three of four successful passes.
The Falcons have lacked a player to lead them in taking advantage of the offensive talent they have.
Atlanta has been in poor form away from home, as their record is 2-6.
Troy Andersen is injured with a pectoral problem, while Taylor Heinicke is questionable.
Final Betting Analysis: Saints vs. Falcons
The New Orleans Saints made it to the last game of the regular season alive, and in front of their home crowd, they will not miss the opportunity against a poor visitor to put pressure on the Buccaneers for a postseason berth. The win will belong to the Saints.
The numbers at 1XBET have Saints as favorites. The Moneyline for them shows 1.64, while the Falcons have 2.27.
The Saints fell 24-15 to the Falcons in their only game this season, played on November 26 in Atlanta. Precisely, that game unpaired the record between the two, which now stands at 55-54 in favor of the Falcons.
Go for a win in the Saints’ Moneyline. If you bet $100 at 1.64, you will gain $64 for a total payout of $164.
Saints vs. Falcons Betting Pick: New Orleans Saints
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