Saints vs. Buccaneers NFL Week 6 Betting Lines

New Orleans Saints NFL Week 6 Betting Lines

The New Orleans Saints’ strong start to the NFL betting season is all but a distant memory now that Dennis Allen's squad has dropped three straight games. Their latest defeat came against the defending Super Bowl champion Kansas City Chiefs in Arrowhead, where they were thoroughly outplayed, being outgained 460-220 in total yardage and losing the time of possession battle by more than 20 minutes. The Saints' injury-ravaged offensive line struggled to create running lanes, limiting Alvin Kamara to just 26 yards on 11 carries and paltry 2.4 yards per carry. While Derek Carr completed 64.2 percent of his passes for 165 yards and two touchdowns—one being a 43-yard strike to Rashid Shaheed—he annoyingly struggled against Kansas City's 21st-ranked pass defense. Carr then exited the game in the fourth quarter with an oblique injury. His potential absence for the crucial Week 6 matchup against the division rival Tampa Bay Buccaneers has the Saints listed as underdogs at home in what is now a must-win game. If the Saints extend their losing streak to four, it could significantly hurt their chances of competing for the NFC South title. With mounting injuries and a stagnant offense, the outlook appears challenging for the "Who Dat Nation."

New Orleans’ odds to win Super Bowl LIX fattened up to 40-1 from 35-1 since first hitting the board 100-1, while its +1707 odds to win the NFC have shortened up dramatically from the 40-1 opener. The team’s odds to win the NFC South, originally +450, have swelled to +212 from +145  with the Falcons (+150) and Buccaneers (+189) ahead in the standings. Their readjusted in-season win total has been taken off the board but sat 9.5 with heavier vig supplanted on the under at last glance. Additionally, their odds to make the playoffs are also off the board at the time of this recap, but the "No" sat -210 from -105, and the “Yes” was the -115 favorite to punch a ticket after initially hitting the board +175 last I checked.

NFL Week 6 Betting Lines

Tampa Bay Buccaneers -3

New Orleans Saints +3

Total: 42.5

Money Line: Buccaneers -153, Saints +133

New Orleans Saints Week 6 Matchup

On Sunday, October 13, 2024, the New Orleans Saints will take on the Tampa Bay Buccaneers from the Caesars Superdome in New Orleans, LA. Kickoff time is set for 1 p.m. ET with television coverage on FOX. The lookahead NFL Week 6 betting lines opened with the Saints favored by 2.5-points and the total set at 44.5. Due to the unknown availability of Derek Carr, the Saints are now taking back 2.5-points with the home team only backed by 55 percent of the bets and 38 percent of the money per current action reports from linemakers. The Saints have failed to win or cover the NFL spread each of the last two times they hosted this rivalry losing by an average of 13.5 points per game. Both matchups combined for easy under cashes with 32.5 points hitting the board on average. That paired with the unknown commodity under center for New Orleans has seen NFL crypto bettors flock to the low side of the total with 77 percent of the tickets and 85 percent of the handle forcing a two-point market correction down to 42.5 with heavier juice still affixed to the low side of the impost.

New Orleans Saints Week 5 Recap

The New Orleans Saints dropped a third straight to close out Week 5 betting action after dropping a 26-13 decision to the Kansas City Chiefs as 5-point dogs per the closing NFL spread. Despite a strong defensive effort, New Orleans struggled to stop Kansas City’s offense in the fourth quarter, led by Patrick Mahomes, who threw for 331 yards. The Saints’ defense did manage to capitalize on the Chiefs’ red-zone inefficiency, limiting the Chiefs to field goals on multiple occasions. However, they couldn’t fully capitalize on those stops, as Derek Carr's offense continued to underperform. Carr threw for 185 yards with two touchdowns, including a 43-yard strike to Rashid Shaheed, but also left the game late with an oblique injury. His absence compounded the Saints' offensive struggles, especially in the run game, where Alvin Kamara was held to just 26 yards on 11 carries. This is part of a troubling trend for New Orleans, as elite running backs have struggled against the Chiefs’ defense this season. The Saints briefly closed the gap to 16-13 early in the fourth quarter, but Kansas City responded with a touchdown, and New Orleans couldn’t recover. Key injuries to CB Will Harris and C Lucas Patrick didn’t help, as the Saints were unable to generate any late-game heroics, further deepening concerns about their season trajectory.

2024 New Orleans Saints Schedule, Results & Record

Founded in 1967 as an expansion team, the New Orleans Saints have experienced both ineptitude and glory throughout their history. In the early years, the Saints struggled, failing to post a winning record until the 1987 season. Gayle Benson, the widow of the legendary owner Tom Benson, currently owns the team. The original owner, John Mecom Jr., is remembered for fielding colorful but often losing teams. Despite a rocky start, the Saints' history is marked by significant achievements and unforgettable moments.

Despite these tough times, one player stood out: quarterback Archie Manning. Manning became a legend, admired by Saints fans for his efforts on some of the worst teams in the league. The franchise began to turn around under head coach Jim Mora, who led the Saints to their first four playoff berths from 1986 to 1995. This era marked the team's first period of serious contention in the NFL.

The most successful period in Saints history came under head coach Sean Payton, who took over in 2006. From 2006 to 2020, the Saints made nine playoff appearances and won the Super Bowl in the 2009-10 season, the only title in franchise history. Despite being suspended for a season due to the infamous Bountygate scandal, Payton's legacy remains strong, largely due to his partnership with quarterback Drew Brees. Together, they formed one of the NFL's most prolific offenses. Payton might be selected for the Hall of Fame someday, but Brees will enter the Hall as part of the 2024 class.

Since Payton parted ways with the team following the 2021-22 season, the Saints are yet to win the NFC South or punch a ticket to the playoffs as a wild card entrant.

New Orleans Saints Past Seasons (2000)

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