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Week 2 Insider: New Orleans Saints Betting Tips To Consider

A rundown of betting odds for the Saints-Cowboys game and some New Orleans prop bets to consider.

John Hendrix

Sep 8, 2024; New Orleans, Louisiana, USA; New Orleans Saints running back Alvin Kamara (41) runs against Carolina Panthers cornerback Jaycee Horn (8) during the first half at Caesars Superdome. Mandatory Credit: Stephen Lew-Imagn Images
Sep 8, 2024; New Orleans, Louisiana, USA; New Orleans Saints running back Alvin Kamara (41) runs against Carolina Panthers cornerback Jaycee Horn (8) during the first half at Caesars Superdome. Mandatory Credit: Stephen Lew-Imagn Images / Stephen Lew-Imagn Images
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Another week across the NFL means two things. Fans will be heavy into fantasy football and in the sportsbook. Similar to Week 1, we give you a weekly guide on some of the best bets of the week to consider when it comes to the Saints. Here's the current odds for Week 2's Saints-Cowboys game.

Current Saints-Cowboys Sportsbook Odds (via BETMGM)

Alvin Kamara helped bettors cash in last week in a big way.
Sep 8, 2024; New Orleans, Louisiana, USA; New Orleans Saints running back Alvin Kamara (41) shakes hands with teammates after scoring a touchdown against the Carolina Panthers during the second half at Caesars Superdome. Mandatory Credit: Stephen Lew-Imagn Images / Stephen Lew-Imagn Images
  • Spread: Cowboys at -6 (-115)
  • Total: Over/Under at 46.5 (-110)
  • Moneyline: Cowboys (-275)

Trends: 56% of the bettor are taking the spread and 58% of the money bets are on the Cowboys. 92% of bettors are taking the over.

WHY THE SAINTS COULD WIN AND COVER: Dallas is riding a 16-game home winning streak, which is two wins shy of their franchise record. The Cowboys have won the past two matchups in Arlington (2018 and 2014), and New Orleans won four straight prior to that. Being an underdog could be a nice spot for the Saints, and if they can perform like they did against the Panthers, it could make things very interesting. At worst case, they'll keep it close and cover.

Saints Anytime TD Scorer

  • Alvin Kamara (+120)
  • Chris Olave (+175)
  • Rashid Shaheed (+220)
  • Taysom Hill (+250)
  • Juwan Johnson (+300)
  • Jamaal Williams (+400)
  • Saints D/ST (+500)
  • Foster Moreau (+700)

Best Bets For Saints-Cowboys Week 2

Taysom Hill would be a good bet for a rushing prop
Dec 2, 2021; New Orleans, Louisiana, USA; New Orleans Saints quarterback Taysom Hill (7) during the first half at Caesars Superdome. Mandatory Credit: Stephen Lew-Imagn Images / Stephen Lew-Imagn Images
  • Alvin Kamara Anytime TD Scorer (+120) - He's the favorite to get into the end zone, with another nod going to Rashid Shaheed (+220).
  • Alvin Kamara Rushing Attempts Over 12.5 (-110) - He got 15 last week and should get a similar workload against the Cowboys.
  • Taysom Hill Rushing Yards Over 15.5 (-110) - He got this easily last time, getting 35 yards on just 5 carries against the Panthers. He should get a few more attempts this week.
  • Foster Moreau Receiving Yards Over 8.5 (-110) - 4 targets for 43 yards last week against the Panthers and he had 51 snaps on offense. This would be a pretty good bet.
  • Blake Grupe Field Goals Made Over 1.5 (-130) - Grupe made all of his four field goals to start the season, and he will be kicking inside again. If the New Orleans offense stalls out, they won't hesitate to send Grupe out for some attempts.

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John Hendrix
JOHN HENDRIX

I officially started covering the New Orleans Saints & other NFL topics in 2011. My work has been featured on various outlets over the years. I worked closely with Skyhorse Publishing in Fall 2018 to update the book, Tales From the New Orleans Saints Sidelines, which filled in all Saints material from the 2013-2017 seasons. Prior to joining Saints News Network, I served as the Managing Editor of SB Nation's Canal Street Chronicles for 3.5 years, and before that with FanSided's Who Dat Dish as the Managing Editor for several years. I have also had experiences of being a freelance Saints reporter for The Sun Herald in Biloxi, MS and a contributing writer for WDSU, a local NBC TV station in New Orleans. I have appeared on a vast amount of TV and Radio shows, both nationally and locally. For tips, comments, or suggestions, please contact me at johnhendrix@saintsnews.net

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