Sep 27, 2019 The Cowboys are looking to become 4-0 for the first time since 2007, but standing in the way are the New Orleans Saints. Even without future Hall of Famer Drew Brees, the Saints will be a formidable opponent, especially in the always-raucous Superdome. The DallasCowboys.com staff gives their 'gut feeling' for this Week 4 game with the Saints.
- Saints V Cowboys Predictions Highlights
- Saints V Cowboys Predictions Bleacher Report
- Saints Vs Cowboys Predictions Espn
- Saints V Cowboys Predictions Monday Night Football
- Saints V Cowboys Predictions Draft Picks
The oddsmakers at BetMGM have opened up their Divisional Round lines with the New Orleans Saints favored to defeat the Tampa Bay Buccaneers for the third time this season, but barely; New Orleans is a 3-point favorite, with the 51.5 over/under suggesting a final tally near Saints 27, Buccaneers 24.
How does that compare to their two previous meetings — which, again, the Saints swept? In Week 1, the Saints were 3.5-point favorites, snapping Tom Brady’s 74-game streak of being favored to win. That initial over/under was set at 49.5, implying a final score of Saints 27, Buccaneers 23. Instead, New Orleans won 34-23 against Tampa Bay.
However, Brady’s squad was favored in the much-anticipated rematch by 4.5 points. That was the first game of the year in which New Orleans entered as underdogs, projected to lose 28-23. The Saints responded with their best game of the year, leaving Raymond James Stadium on the heels of a dominant 38-3 blowout.
Sep 29, 2019 The Saints are 2-1-0 when wagering on the over/under and 2-1-0 against the spread. Key Dallas Cowboys Injuries. 09/22/19 LB Chris Covington Calf injured last game, is questionable Sunday vs New. Sep 29, 2019 The Cowboys are 2.5-point favorites in the latest Cowboys vs. Saints odds after the spread opened at three, while the over-under for total points scored is 47.5, up 1.5 from the opener.
So use that information how you will. These aren’t the same teams as played each other before, but it’s understandable to feel some confidence in the matchup considering the Buccaneers lose both previous games by significant margins.
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The New Orleans Saints (2-1) are set to host the Dallas Cowboys (3-0) on Sunday Night Football in Week 4 NFL action. Kickoff is set for 8:20 EST at the Mercedes-Benz Superdome and will be televised nationally on NBC.
Oddsmakers opened this game up at Dallas -3 but it’s dropped down to the Cowboys -2.5 at just about every book. The total opened at 45.5 and has jumped up to 47 across the board.
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Game Odds & Vegas Betting Preview: Saints vs Cowboys
Dallas Cowboys
There were probably a lot of people scratching their heads when they saw the Cowboys only leading the Dolphins 10-6 at the half last week. Dallas not only woke up in the 2nd half, they went on to win 31-6 and cover as a 22.5-point favorite.
You can say what you want about the easy schedule the Cowboys have had to start out the season, the bottom line is they are 3-0 and have won all 3 by double-digits.
Dallas has really looked good on the offensive side of the ball. The Cowboys rank 3rd in rushing (179 ypg) and 7th in passing (306.7 ypg). That has them No.3 overall at 481.3 ypg.
New Orleans Saints
The Saints come into this one off a surprising 33-27 win at Seattle in their first game without future Hall of Fame quarterback Drew Brees. It wasn’t as close as the final score would indicate. New Orleans led 27-7 at the end of the 3rd quarter and had a 33-14 lead with less than 5 minutes to play in the 4th quarter.
Teddy Bridgewater didn’t put up Brees like numbers, but did throw for two touchdowns. The real star offensively was running back Alvin Kamara, who had 69 yards and a touchdown on the ground, while also catching a team high 9 passes for 92 yards and a score.
Matchup History
These two teams played in Week 13 last year in a surprisingly low-scoring game. Dallas won 13-10 and in the process held Drew Brees and the Saints to a mere 176 total yards. Cowboys easily covered in that one as a 7.5-point dog.
NFL Betting Predictions & Free Pick: Cowboys -2.5
Saints V Cowboys Predictions Highlights
My early lean here would be play the Cowboys here at less than a field goal favorite at New Orleans. I know this is a prime time game and the Superdome is going to be wild, but I just feel like this is too good a price to pass up with Dallas.
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Saints V Cowboys Predictions Bleacher Report
I get the Saints rolled last week at Seattle, but the Seahawks don’t look right. I get a lot of the yards Seattle racked up came late with the game out of reach, but you can’t ignore the fact that the Seahawks outgained New Orleans 515 to 265.
What really decided that game was the fact that the Saints scored 2 non-offensive touchdowns. They got a 53-yard punt return for a TD in the 1st quarter and a 33-yard fumble return in the 2nd quarter. Teddy Bridgewater threw 2 touchdowns, but was just 19 of 27 for 177 yards.
Saints Vs Cowboys Predictions Espn
Keep in mind the offense was also awful after Brees went down in Week 2 against the Rams. New Orleans could only muster 3 field goals with Bridgewater running the show and he was just 17 of 30 for 165 yards. I don’t know how you can trust this offense at basically a pick’em against one of the better teams in the league.
Saints V Cowboys Predictions Monday Night Football
On top of that, the Saints defense has not been good. New Orleans ranks 26th in the league against the run (134.7 ypg) and are 31st against the pass (319.0 ypg). Dallas has the 3rd ranked offense in the league right now, ranking 3rd in rushing (179 ypg) and 7th in passing (306.7 ypg).
Saints V Cowboys Predictions Draft Picks
You also have to factor in that these are two teams that a lot of people think will be a factor in the NFC playoffs. Given the chance that this game could potentially decide who gets a first round bye or home field in a playoff matchup, I just don’t see the Cowboys losing here. Give me Dallas -2.5!