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<p>You can catch this week 16 NFC matchup between the Saints and Packers on ESPN at 8:15 ET. The Packers are heavily favored with a money line of -879 and are -13.5 point favorites at home at Lambeau Field. The Saints' money line odds are +577, and the over/under line is set at 42 points.</p><h3>NEW ORLEANS SAINTS VS GREEN BAY PACKERS BETTING PICK</h3><p>The Pick: New Orleans Saints +13.5</p><p>This game will be played at Lambeau Field at 8:15 ET on Monday, December 23rd.</p><h3>WHY BET THE NEW ORLEANS SAINTS:</h3><ul><li>We have the Packers winning this one by a score of 26 to 14</li><li>Even though we like the Packers to win, our ATS pick is to take the Saints at +13.5</li><li>We see this game finishing below the line of 42 points</li></ul><h3>Will The Saints Pull Off An Upset As Road Underdogs</h3><p>After two straight wins, the Saints couldn’t keep the momentum going in week 15, falling 20-19 to the Commanders. Despite the loss, New Orleans managed to cover the spread, coming in as 7.5-point underdogs. The O/U line was set at 44.5 points, and the teams combined for 39, marking the Saints’ third straight under.</p> <p>New Orleans is now 5-9, putting them 3rd in the NFC South. They rank 30th in our power rankings and have a 0.0% chance of making the playoffs. Against the spread, the Saints are 6-8, with a -0.2 average scoring margin. Their O/U record is 7-7, with their games averaging 44.4 points per contest.</p><p>Heading into week 16, the Saints rank 18th in our offensive power rankings. They sit 15th in the NFL in both points per game (22.1) and yards per game (334.6). New Orleans ranks 20th in passing yards per game, averaging 210.2 on 31.6 attempts per game. On the ground, they are 10th in rushing yards per game (124.4) and 8th in rushing attempts. The Saints are converting 37.4% of their third downs, which ranks 18th in the league.</p> <p>In week 15, New Orleans scored 12 points in the 4th quarter but fell short in a 20-19 loss to the Commanders. Spencer Rattler threw for 135 yards (10/21) and a touchdown, while Kendre Miller led the team with 46 rushing yards on 9 carries. Marquez Valdes-Scantling had 2 catches for 64 yards. The Saints converted 3 of 11 third-down attempts and went 1/2 in the red zone.</p><p>In their 20-19 loss to the Commanders, the Saints' defense allowed 189 passing yards on 25 completions. Despite this, they gave up two passing touchdowns and allowed the Commanders to complete 80.6% of their passes. The Saints' defense was able to get to the quarterback, recording an impressive eight sacks in the game.<p></p>Against the run, the Saints allowed 137 rushing yards on 35 attempts. Even though they struggled to stop the run, they did have eight tackles for loss in the game. On third down, the Commanders converted 52.9% of their chances.</p><h3>Are The Packers Going To Defend Home Field Advantage?</h3><p>Heading into week 16, the Packers sit 3rd in our NFL power rankings and have a 99.9% chance of making the playoffs. They are 10-4, with a +6.6 scoring margin and a 7-6-1 record against the spread. Green Bay is 5-2 both at home and on the road, but they are just 1-3 in division games, giving them a 0.6% chance of winning the NFC North.</p> <p>After a week 14 loss to the Lions, the Packers bounced back with a 30-13 win over the Seahawks in week 15. They covered the 3-point spread in that game, improving their ATS record to 7-6-1. The O/U line was 48 points, and the teams combined for 43, with the under hitting.</p><p>Heading into week 16, the Packers sit 7th in our offensive power rankings, averaging 27.1 points per game. They rank 4th in the NFL in total yards, with 375.4 per game, and are 11th in passing yards, despite ranking 29th in pass attempts. Green Bay leans on its rushing attack, ranking 5th in attempts and 4th in yards, with Josh Jacobs posting 94 yards on 26 carries in week 15. The Packers are 15th in 3rd-down conversions and 26th in red zone efficiency, despite ranking 3rd in red zone attempts.</p> <p>Jordan Love has been outstanding, posting a passer rating of 123 in week 15, going 20/27 for 229 yards and 2 touchdowns without an interception. He had a 111 rating in week 14 and a 129 rating in week 13. Christian Watson led the Packers in receiving in week 15, with 3 catches for 56 yards, following a 114-yard performance in week 14.</p><p>Green Bay's defense was outstanding in their 30-13 win over the Seahawks, allowing just 128 yards passing and coming up with 7 sacks. They defended the run well, even though Seattle only attempted 16 rushes, allowing 80 yards on the ground.</p><p></p><p>The Packers' defense didn't give up any touchdowns through the air and limited Seattle to a 30.8% conversion rate on third down. Additionally, they picked off two passes and held the Seahawks to 60.6% completions.</p>

New Orleans Saints vs Green Bay Packers Betting Pick & Prediction 12/23/24

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<p>Don't miss out on the NCAA showdown between the Pioneers and Jackrabbits. The game is starting at 8:00 ET on Summ, and it's hosted by the Jackrabbits at Frost Arena in Brookings, SD. Get ready to place your bets! The over/under line for this matchup is currently at 161 points, and South Dakota State is favored by -8.5 to win at home against Denver.</p><h3>DENVER PIONEERS VS SOUTH DAKOTA STATE JACKRABBITS BETTING PICK</h3><p>The Pick: Denver Pioneers +8.5</p><p>This game will be played at Frost Arena at 8:00 ET on Thursday, February 22nd.</p><h3>WHY BET THE DENVER PIONEERS:</h3><ul><li>We have this one finishing with a projected score of 75-70 in favor of the Jackrabbits.</li><li>Even though we have South Dakota State winning straight-up, we like Denver at +8.5.</li><li>The over/under is currently sitting at 161 points, and we like the under with a projected 145 points.</li></ul><h3>Are the Pioneers Ready for a Road Win?</h3><p>Today, Denver will face off against South Dakota State in their 29th game of the season. So far, they have a record of 15-13. When playing away from home, the Pioneers have a 5-10 record this year, while going 6-3 when playing at home. As of today's game, Denver has an ATS record of 11-12-1. Looking at their previous five games, the team is 2-3 vs. the spread.</p><p>Through 28 games, Denver has an over/under record of 18-6-0 with their games averaging a combined 166.4 points per game so far. Over the course of the last five games, the Pioneers' games have averaged 164 points per game, along with an over/under record of 3-2.</p><p>In their recent matchup, the Denver offense ended with 77 points against North Dakota State. They finished with an overall field goal percentage of 54% and made 6 threes. In terms of three-point shooting, the Pioneers offense has been good from outside, hitting 36% of their three-pointers on an average of 23.9 attempts per game. Their overall field goal percentage is currently 46%.</p><p>Currently, the Pioneers' defense holds the 327th rank in the nation, allowing 81.2 points per game. The Denver defense is coming off a game in which they gave up a total of 71 points and allowed North Dakota State to connect on 6 threes.</p><h3>Is a Home Win Possible for the Jackrabbits?</h3><p>South Dakota State has played 27 games so far this year and have a 15-12 overall record. In away games, the Jackrabbits are 5-7 this season while they have a 6-5 record at home. As of today's game, South Dakota State holds a 10-13 ATS record. Looking at their last ten games, South Dakota State has gone 2-3 vs. the spread.</p><p>Looking at their over/under performance through 27 games, South Dakota State has an over/under record of 13-10-0, with their games averaging 148.6 points per game on average. When assessing the Jackrabbits' performance in their last three games, their over/under record stands at 2-1, with their games averaging 151 points per game.</p><p>The South Dakota State offense is coming off a game where they scored 67 points against Kansas City. They posted a field goal percentage of 39.3% and connected on 7 threes. The South Dakota State offense has been looking to get up shots from outside so far this season, averaging 23.7 three-point attempts per contest. Overall, they have connected on 35% of their looks from outside this season.</p><p>The Jackrabbits' defense is presently ranked 189th nationally, allowing an average of 72.7 points per contest. In their previous game vs. Kansas City, the Roos finished with a field goal percentage of 38% and a total of 72 points vs. South Dakota State.</p>

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