NFL Picks: Our Best Bets For Monday Night Football - Saints @ Chiefs
Our team of experts dive into the NFL action, focusing on insights and odds from the best NFL betting sites for Monday's contest between the New Orleans Saints and the defending champions Kansas City Chiefs.
Continue reading for The Panel's in-depth coverage and expert predictions as the NFL season continues with this eagerly anticipated game.
Saints Vs. Chiefs Pick: Expect A Nail Biter
The Saints and Chiefs enjoy close games. Kansas City are 4-0 this season and all four wins have been one-possession games. New Orleans have lost their last two by three points or fewer.
Against the spread, the Chiefs are 3-1, but some betting sites had the Chiefs -7.5 last week against the Chargers. The Saints are also 3-1 against the spread with a white-knuckle cover against Atlanta in last time out.
The Panel back the Saints to keep it close against the Chiefs and cover the 5.5-point spread on betting apps.
The Panel Pick 1: New Orleans +5.5 Points @ -110 with BetMGM
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Our NFL Picks For Monday Night Football
- The Panel Pick 1: New Orleans Saints +5.5 Points @ -110 with BetMGM
- The Panel Pick 2: Derek Carr Under 211.5 Passing Yards
- The Panel Pick 3: Alvin Kamara Over 15.5 Rushing Attempts @ -148 with Caesars
Saints Vs. Chiefs Prediction: Carr To Stall Against Champs
Which Derek Carr will we see against the Chiefs? The one that started the season with back-to-back wins with five touchdown passes, or the one we have seen in successive weeks with just one scoring pass?
The Chiefs have a solid defense, and its pass defense has improved this year, giving up fewer yards after the catch and overall rank in the top five in the past two weeks.
New Orleans's passing game has been inconsistent. The Saints scored on their first 14 possessions this season, but the last two games have been a struggle. They may use the run more than usual against the Chiefs.
The Panel's second pick for this Monday night is for Derek Carr to find it hard putting up big numbers through the air.
The Panel Pick 2: Derek Carr Under 211.5 Passing Yards @ -115 with DraftKings
Saints Vs. Chiefs Preview: Kamara To Carry Saints Forward
If the Saints are to be competitive against the Chiefs, then they are going to have to establish the running game, which will open up their passing game throughout the contest.
Running back Alvin Kamara has rushed for fewer than four yards per carry in his last two games and New Orleans' offensive line are going to have to step up.
New Orleans uses its short passing game more than most teams, which allows them to set up the run. The expectation of a closer game will keep Kamara engaged in the game longer.
Kamara has carried the ball 19 times or more in all four games this season and he might be in for another heavy workload against the champions.
The Panel's final pick for this Monday night is to take Kamara over 15.5 rushing attempts on the leading betting sites.
The Panel Pick 3: Alvin Kamara Over 15.5 Rushing Attempts @ -148 with Caesars
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