NFL Preseason Week 2 Odds & Picks for Friday: Saints vs. Packers (8/19)
Let’s check out our top odds and pick for Friday’s Week 2 NFL preseason game between the Saints vs. Packers.
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NFL Preseason Week 2 Odds & Picks for Friday: Saints vs. Packers
This preseason showdown will feature an intriguing backup QB battle. The veteran Andy Dalton will likely start Friday’s game with Jameis Winston already ruled out. Dalton was a crisp 5-for-5 for 51 yards and a touchdown in his preseason debut with New Orleans. Jordan Love will start for Green Bay and needs a bounce-back performance after throwing three interceptions in last week’s preseason opener. The biggest question entering this game is figuring out how long each starter will stay in the game. Love could play into the second half of Friday’s game as the Packers continue to evaluate the third-year passer. With Dalton already a known commodity, my guess is New Orleans will turn to Ian Book after a series or two. Book struggled to get much going in the preseason opener, completing 15-of-22 passes for 121 yards and a pick while getting sacked five times. He only led the Saints to a pair of field goals. Once again, I’m going to isolate the first half and trust the steadier hand of Dalton over the more erratic Love. While Dalton is someone you rarely hope to see in a regular season game, he’s the exact type of QB you want to back in the preseason as he has the experience to shred the vanilla defenses opponents are playing. With a game spread of Green Bay -3, I’ll eliminate the risk of Ian Book taking my money and take the Saints in the first half.
Bet: Saints 1H +1.5
What is Betting Against the Spread?
Betting “against the spread†refers to the act of choosing the winning team based on a numeric handicap placed on the team that oddsmakers believe is superior, rather than picking the outright winner. For example, if the Rams face the Bengals, and oddsmakers set the spread at Rams -3.5, you would need Los Angeles to win by 4 or more points in order to cash your Rams bet.
What is an Over/Under Bet?
Over/Under is a wager based on how many points you think will be scored in a specific game. Oddsmakers set the total, and bettors decide whether the final score will be higher or lower than that number. If an Over/Under is set at 44.5 points and you bet Over, you will need the combined score of both teams to be 45 points or higher to win your bet.
What is a Moneyline Bet?
A moneyline bet involves choosing which team you believe will win a specific matchup. The moneyline favorite carries a minus designation, like -130. This means that you need to wager $130 to earn a $100 profit. Conversely, the underdog carries a plus designation, like +110. This means that you win $110 in profit on a $100 bet.
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