New Orleans Saints at Los Angeles Chargers 8/18/19 - NFL Betting Picks & Odds
New Orleans Saints vs. Los Angeles Chargers
NFL: 4:00 PM EST
Aug. 18, 2019
TV: CBS
Latest Odds : LAC -3 Total 44.5
The New Orleans Saints are set to visit Dignity Health Sports Park in Carson, California for a preseason clash against the Los Angeles Chargers. The New Orleans Saints come into this matchup with a 0-1 record, and they will be looking to rebound after dropping their first preseason game against the Minnesota Vikings, 34-25. Teddy Bridgewater had a good game for the New Orleans Saints as he connected on 14 of his 19 pass attempts for a total of 134 yards and 1 TD. Taysom Hill had a solid all-around game as he ran for 45 yards as well as threw for 80 yards and a TD.
The New Orleans Saints will need to be much better on the defensive side of the ball as they have up 34 points to the Minnesota Vikings. J.T. Gray led the way for the New Orleans Saints as he contributed 5 tackles. Darnell Sankey contributed the lone TFL of the game for the New Orleans Saints as well as pitched in 4 tackles. The New Orleans Saints were unable to force any turnovers or record a sack which will need to be addressed moving forward.
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The Los Angeles Chargers come into this matchup with a 0-1 record, and they will be looking to rebound after dropping their first preseason game against the Arizona Cardinals, 17-13. Tyrod Taylor will be the backup QB for the Los Angeles Chargers this season, and he showed the ability to run the offense as he connected on all 6 of his pass attempts for 72 yards. Rookie QB Easton Stick had a good game running the ball for the Los Angeles Chargers as he ran for 51 yards and a TD.
The Los Angeles Chargers were solid on the defensive side of the ball as they held the Cardinals to 2 TDs as well as forced a turnover. Rookie LB Drue Tranquill had a solid all-around game for the Los Angeles Chargers as he recorded 5 tackles and an interception. Isaac Rochell and Chris Peace were able to get home to the QB for the Los Angeles Chargers as they both recorded a sack.
Recent Betting Trends:
Saints are 0-5 ATS in their last 5 games overall.
Chargers are 1-4 ATS in their last 5 home games.
Under is 7-2 in Saints last 9 games overall.
Under is 5-1 in Chargers last 6 home games.
Free Betting Pick: New Orleans Saints +3.5
The New Orleans Saints have dominated the Los Angeles Chargers ATS as they have covered the spread in 4 of their last 5 meetings. The New Orleans Saints have a very good backup QB situation as they have a former starter in Teddy Bridgewater as well as a do-it-all guy in Taysom Hill. The two QBs have been in the Saints system for a few seasons now, and they should once again find this game very easy as they will pick apart a Chargers defense who will be employing all their backups and rookie trying to make the team. The Chargers will look to preserve the services of Austin Ekeler and Justin Jackson as they will see playing time during the season, so expect the Saints defense to be much better. Final Score Prediction, New Orleans Saints win and cover ATS 27-21.