Green Bay Packers (10-4) vs New Orleans Saints (5-9)
Game Info: Monday, December 23, 2024 at 8:15 pm (Lambeau Field)
Betting Odds: Green Bay Packers -14.5 / New Orleans Saints +14.5 --- Over/Under: 44
The Saints & Packers
Game Preview!
let's get ready for a Monday Night showdown! The New Orleans Saints are heading up to the frozen tundra to face the Green Bay Packers at Lambeau Field. This is gonna be a battle, and you know we’re always down for a good old-fashioned NFC clash. So, buckle up, because I'm about to give you my take on this game, including my official pick for who's gonna come out on top. Let's dive in!
Matchup/League Facts
Heading into Week 16, the Packers rank T2nd in the NFL in fumbles recovered (12) this season.
Heading into Week 16, the Packers are one of only two teams in the NFL to rank top 5 for both interceptions and fumbles recovered this season.
Heading into Week 16, the Saints rank T30th in the NFL in fumbles recovered (3) this season.
Heading into Week 16, the Saints have lost four games from a half-time lead this season - equal-most in the league.
The New Orleans Saints
Team Preview!
The New Orleans Saints beat the Giants, lost to the Commanders, and they play the Raiders next. The New Orleans Saints have lost 4 of their last 5 road games. Spencer Rattler is completing 57.5 percent of his passes for 706 yards, 2 touchdowns, and 2 interceptions. Alvin Kamara and Chris Olave have combined for 943 receiving yards and 3 touchdowns, while Juwan Johnson has 36 receptions.
The New Orleans Saints ground game is averaging 124.4 yards per contest, and Kamara leads the way with 950 yards and 6 touchdowns. Defensively, New Orleans is allowing 22.3 points and 376.6 yards per game. Demario Davis leads the New Orleans Saints with 104 tackles, Bryan Bresee has 7.5 sacks and Paulson Adebo has 3 interceptions.
The Green Bay Packers
Team Preview!
The Green Bay Packers beat the Seahawks lost to the Lions, and they play the Vikings next. The Packers have won 4 of their last 5 home games. Jordan Love is completing 63.7 percent of his passes for 2,953 yards, 23 touchdowns, and 11 interceptions. Jayden Reed and Christian Watson have combined for 1,347 receiving yards and 8 touchdowns, while Tucker Kraft has 41 receptions.
The Green Bay Packers ground game is averaging 144.4 yards per contest, and Josh Jacobs leads the way with 1,147 yards and 12 touchdowns. Defensively, Green Bay is allowing 20.5 points and 320.4 yards per game. Quay Walker leads the Green Bay Packers with 102 tackles, Rashan Gary has 6.5 sacks and Xavier McKinney has 7 interceptions.
Green Bay Packers Player Prop
Josh Jacobs has scored at least one touchdown in seven of the qualifying Packers' last eight games.
Jordan Love has recorded 258+ passing yards in eight of his last 10 home appearances.
Josh Jacobs has recorded 17+ receiving yards in seven of his eight previous Monday appearances.
The Saints vs Packers
Game Prediction!
The Pick: Saints +14.5
Okay, look, the Packers are the better team, they're healthier, and honestly, they could easily blow this game out. I wouldn't be surprised if they did.
But here's the thing, this spread is massive. Fourteen points? That's a lot to ask of any team, even if they're an underdog.
And let's not forget, the Saints have been playing pretty well lately. They've actually been covering the spread in a few of their recent games. They almost pulled off an upset against the Commanders the other week, and they were underdogs in that one too.
I'm just not a fan of these huge spreads. I think the Saints can keep this game closer than the oddsmakers think. I'm taking the Saints and the points.
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