Las Vegas Raiders at New Orleans Saints: Predictions, picks and odds for NFL Week 8 matchup
A pair of two-win teams collide in a Week 8 matchup when Josh Jacobs and the Las Vegas Raiders (2-4) travel to New Orleans to face Alvin Kamara's Saints (2-5).
Can Jacobs, who ran for nearly 200 yards and three touchdowns in a Week 7 victory, keep up his pace against a leaky Saints defense? Or can Kamara and Co. find some magic at home and come up with a win over the Raiders? The game is scheduled to kick off Sunday at 1 p.m. ET from Caesars Superdome.
Here's a look at the betting details and USA TODAY's NFL staff picks for the Raiders vs. Saints Week 8 game:
Raiders at Saints odds, moneyline and over/under
Spread: Raiders (-1.5)
Moneyline: Raiders (-125); Saints (+105)
Over/under: 49.5
REPORT: 'Multiple' teams have called about Raiders SS Johnathan Abram
NEWS: Saints coach Dennis Allen rules out Michael Thomas and Jarvis Landry ahead of Week 8 game
NEW LIDS: The NFL has returned alternate helmets in 2022: Ranking all 13 from best to worst
NFL Week 8 odds, predictions and picks
Ravens vs. Buccaneers | Broncos vs. Jaguars | Dolphins vs. Lions | Panthers vs. Falcons | Steelers vs. Eagles | Raiders vs. Saints | Bears vs. Cowboys | Patriots vs. Jets | Cardinals vs. Vikings | Titans vs. Texans | Commanders vs. Colts | Giants vs. Seahawks | 49ers vs. Rams | Packers vs. Bills | Bengals vs. Browns
Lorenzo Reyes: Saints 25, Raiders 23
I’m looking at this as a buy-low candidate, with some caveats. The Saints have had key players — Jameis Winston, Michael Thomas, Marshon Lattimore, Jarvis Landry chief among them — sidelined. New Orleans could be getting some of them back. If they do, I think they actually are a decent play on the moneyline against an inconsistent Raiders squad.
Safid Deen: Raiders 30, Saints 28
The Raiders are a puzzling 2-5 team with Josh Jacobs playing like one of the best running backs in the NFL and Davante Adams also playing well. They go on the road and beat the Saints, whose QB situation with Andy Dalton and Jameis Winston brings uneasiness to The Big Easy.
Lance Pugmire: Raiders 28, Saints 24
Expect a shootout in a game that oddsmakers have set the total at 49.5. Jameis Winston has a strong rookie target in Chris Olave, and New Orleans’ sliding defense goes from being handled by DeAndre Hopkins to the task of Davante Adams.
Jarrett Bell: Saints 24, Raiders 21
Nate Davis: Saints 25, Raiders 23
Tyler Dragon: Raiders 30, Saints 20
NFL WEEK 7 WINNERS AND LOSERS: Bengals offense returns to form; Packers more than receiver away
32 THINGS WE LEARNED: Observations from Week 7 of 2022 NFL season: What's wrong with Tom Brady, Aaron Rodgers and NFC?
IN-DEPTH: The NFL coaches project
NFL salaries: These are the highest-paid NFL players
Gannett may earn revenue from sports betting operators for audience referrals to betting services. Sports betting operators have no influence over nor are any such revenues in any way dependent on or linked to the newsrooms or news coverage. See applicable operator site for its terms and conditions. If you or someone you know has a gambling problem, help is available. Call the National Council on Problem Gambling 24/7 at 1-800-GAMBLER. Must be 21 or older to gamble.
This article originally appeared on USA TODAY: Las Vegas Raiders at New Orleans Saints: Game predictions, picks, odds
