Houston Texans at New Orleans Saints 9/9/19 - NFL Betting Picks & Odds
Houston Texans vs. New Orleans Saints
NFL: 7:10 PM EST
Sep. 09, 2019
TV: ESPN
Latest Odds : NO -7 Total 53.5
The New Orleans Saints will be featured on Monday Night Football in week 1 as they get set to host the Houston Texans. The Saints went 2-2 during the preseason. Drew Brees played in one game throwing the ball just 6 times for 1 touchdown and no interceptions. The Saints haven't played the Texans since 2015 when they lost 24-6.
The Saints recently traded for Kiko Alonso which will definitely give solid depth to the linebacker core. The Saints cut TE Dan Arnold which gives Jared Cook a heavy workload. New Orleans kept just 6 wide receivers and two tight ends on their 53 man roster.
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The Houston Texans finished up their preseason with a 1-3 record. Houston has a very tough road test to open their season against one of the best home field teams. Houston recently traded Jadeveon Clowney who is one of the premier defensive players in the NFL.
Deshaun Watson threw 7 passes in the preseason with 1 touchdown and no interceptions. Houston also recently addedKenny Stills which gives Watson another key target besides DeAndre Hopkins. The Texans have added to their defensive secondary in hopes to give them a good balance on both sides of the ball.
Recent Betting Trends:
Texans are 1-3-1 ATS in their last 5 games overall.
Saints are 1-4 ATS in their last 5 Monday games.
Under is 4-1 in Texans last 5 games in Week 1.
Over is 4-1 in Saints last 5 Monday games.
Free Betting Pick: New Orleans Saints -7
The Saints are laying a touchdown to open up their season and for good reason. The Texans have not played well in Monday night games covering the spread in just 3 of their last 13. The favorite and the home team are a combined 8-0 against the spread. Final Score Prediction, New Orleans Saints win and cover ATS 34-24.