NFL Preseason Week 3 Odds & Picks for Friday: Chargers vs. Saints (8/26)
Let’s check out our top odds and pick for Friday’s Week 3 NFL preseason game between the Chargers vs. Saints.
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NFL Preseason Week 3 Odds & Picks for Friday: Chargers vs. Saints
We don’t have much concrete information as to how long the starters for both of these teams will play, if at all. So, that requires us to do some reading between the line movement. The Saints opened at -1 and sit at -3 as of late Friday night. That line movement in New Orleans’ favor suggests the Saints will give their starters some more playing time than the Chargers. And that strategy makes sense for New Orleans when considering that Jameis Winston still needs to build chemistry with new weapons like Chris Olave. Without any more concrete information, this game will likely be a pass for me. However, if I had to lean one way, I’d stick with my preseason trend of isolating starters playing against backups in the first half. I’ll lean with New Orleans in the first 30 minutes, presuming they give their starters some run.
Lean: Saints 1H ML
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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