Detroit Lions at New Orleans Saints: Predictions, picks and odds for NFL Week 13 game
The New Orleans Saints (5-6) and Detroit Lions (8-3) both seek to rebound from tough losses in a Week 13 matchup at Caesars Superdome.
The Saints return home after being battered 24-15 by the Atlanta Falcons. Derek Carr threw for 300 yards for the fifth game this season, but failed to score a touchdown for the second straight matchup. Tyrann Mathieu had two interceptions.
The Lions had a few extra days to rebound from a 29-22 Thanksgiving loss to the Green Bay Packers. Jared Goff lost three fumbles. David Montgomery and Jahmyr Gibbs combined for 125 rushing yards and Montgomery had a rushing score.
Will Detroit be the dominant team they've shown in other games? Or will the Saints snag the home win?
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Saints vs. Lions odds, moneyline, over/under
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Spread: Lions (-4)
Moneyline: Lions (-200); Saints (+165)
Over/under: 47
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Lorenzo Reyes: Lions 31, Saints 20
I think this is a great buy-low spot for the Lions. They have turned the ball over too much the last two weeks and know their offensive operation needs to be far cleaner. The Saints are 2-8-1 against the spread this season, 0-4 against the spread at home and have injury questions at receiver with Chris Olave (concussion) and Rashid Shaheed (quad) sustaining injuries in Week 12 against the Falcons.
Tyler Dragon: Lions 28, Saints 21
The Lions were stunned on Thanksgiving by the Packers. Maybe they were reading their own press clippings after winning three in a row. Detroit bounces back in New Orleans this week against a Saints squad that struggles with consistency.
Safid Deen: Lions 27, Saints 20
The Lions bounce back after their Thanksgiving loss to the Packers, while the Saints need to make a quarterback change if they’re gonna salvage their season.
Victoria Hernandez: Lions 27, Saints 20
The Lions will have had a few days to recover from their gnarly Thanksgiving beatdown. They face an uphill battle in a loud dome on the road, but Jared Goff should be able to protect the ball better and his duo of running backs are solid.
Jordan Mendoza: Lions 27, Saints 22
The Lions have shown cracks in recent weeks that should question how legit the defense is. A true test comes against a New Orleans offense trying to break through and stay in the playoff picture. However, Detroit’s offense is too good to drop another game.
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