Raiders vs Saints Prediction & NFL Odds For Week 17
FOX will broadcast the week 17 non-conference matchup between the Raiders and Saints from Caesars Superdome in New Orleans. The Saints are favored at -1.5, with a money line of -124. The game is set to kick off at 1:00 ET, and the over/under line is at 39.5 points. The Raiders’ record is missing.
Prediction at a Glance for Saints vs Raiders
- We have the Raiders winning this one by a score of 20 to 14
- Not only do we have the Raiders winning straight-up, we have them covering the spread at +1.5
- We see this game finishing below the line of 39.5 points
Betting Odds & Lines for this Game
- Spread: Raiders +1.5 | Saints -1.5
- Total: 39.5
- MoneyLine: Raiders +100 | Saints -124
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Raiders vs. Saints Prediction: MoneyLine
Heading into week 17, the Raiders rank 31st in our offensive 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 per game (37.6), they are 14th in passing yards per game (222.7). On the ground, they rank 27th in rushing attempts and last in the league in rushing yards per game, averaging just 77.5 yards.
In week 16, Aidan O’Connell threw for 257 yards, completing 24 of 38 passes without a touchdown or interception. Brock Bowers led the team with 11 catches for 99 yards, while Ameer Abdullah had 38 rushing yards on 7 carries. The Raiders scored 19 points, with 13 coming in the 2nd quarter and 6 in the 4th.
Heading into week 17, the Saints sit 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 17th in passing attempts and 23rd in passing yards per game, averaging 204.8. On the ground, they are 12th in rushing attempts and 13th in rushing yards per game, with 120.6. The Saints are 20th in the league in 3rd-down conversion percentage and 19th in red zone attempts, but they rank 11th in red zone conversion percentage.
Spencer Rattler struggled in week 16, throwing for 153 yards and an interception on 15/30 passing. New Orleans was shut out by Green Bay, failing to score in the 4th quarter for the 3rd straight week. Foster Moreau led the team with 33 receiving yards, and Rattler was sacked 3 times. The Saints will hope to have Derek Carr back in week 17, as he is questionable with a hand injury.
- Free MoneyLine Prediction Raiders +100 (Bet Now)
Raiders vs. Saints Prediction: Total
In their 19-14 win over the Jaguars, the Raiders’ defense gave up 236 passing yards and held Jacksonville to 72 rushing yards on 21 attempts. They allowed the Jaguars to convert on 40% of their third down attempts and gave up one passing touchdown. Las Vegas’ defense recorded just one sack in the game and had a -4 differential in tackles for loss.
The Raiders’ defense limited the Jaguars to 308 total yards and forced them to play with a more conservative approach, as they managed just 21 rushing attempts. Despite their struggles in the pass rush, the Raiders were effective in limiting big plays and keeping the Jaguars out of the endzone, allowing them to come out with the 19-14 victory.
In their most recent game, the Saints’ defense struggled to stop the run, giving up 188 yards on 39 attempts to the Packers. Overall, they allowed 404 yards in a 34-0 loss, and their inability to generate any pressure in the passing game hurt them, as they failed to record any sacks. The Saints did limit the Packers to 56.7% completions and 216 passing yards, but Green Bay still managed to score 34 points.
On 3rd downs, the Saints allowed the Packers to convert 46.2% of their chances, and New Orleans’ offense was shut out in the defeat.
- Free MoneyLine Prediction UNDER 39.5 (Bet Now)
Raiders vs. Saints Prediction: Spread
The Raiders snapped a six-game losing streak in week 16, defeating the Jaguars 19-14. Las Vegas was a 2-point favorite and covered the spread with the win. This improved their record to 3-12, but they remain 4th in the AFC West and have a -8.4 scoring margin this season. Against the spread, the Raiders are 6-8-1, including 5-7-1 as underdogs.
Heading into week 17, the Raiders are 26th in our power rankings and have been eliminated from playoff contention. Their O/U record is 8-7, with the under hitting in four straight games. This season, their games have averaged 43.6 points, compared to an average line of 41.6.
- The Raiders have gone 1-2 over their last three regular season games. Against the spread, Las Vegas went 1-1-1 in these games and finished with an over-under mark of 0-3.
- Across the Raiders last five road games, the team averaged 17 points per game while allowing 28. Their record vs the spread in these contests was 2-3, while going 0-5 straight-up.
Heading into week 17, the Saints have dropped two straight, including a 34-0 loss to the Packers in week 16. This leaves New Orleans at 5-10, putting them 3rd in the NFC South. They are 2-3 in division games and 4-7 in conference play.
Our projections give the Saints a 0.0% chance of making the playoffs or winning the division. They rank 30th in our power rankings. Against the spread, New Orleans is 6-9, with a -2.5 average scoring margin. Their O/U record is 7-8, with the under hitting in four straight.
- Across New Orleans’s last three regular season games, their record sits at 1-2. Across this span, their ATS record sits at 2-1 to go along with an over-under mark of 1-2.
- When looking at their past five home matchups, New Orleans has an ATS record of 0-5 while averaging 11 per game. The team went 1-4 overall in these games.
- Free Spread Prediction Raiders +1.5 (Bet Now)
Raiders vs. Saints Pick: Raiders Moneyline (+100)
Our pick vs. the spread is to take the Raiders to cover as road underdogs in this week 17 matchup between the Raiders and Saints. The point spread lines have the Raiders at +1.5, and we have them not only covering but winning by a score of 22-15.
As for an over/under pick, with the line sitting at 39.5 points, we like the under, projecting a combined score of 37 points.
