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Next game: the Saints host the Vikings on Sunday 11 October. The market makes the Saints about a 4 in 10 chance to win, a fair price of about $2.26. They have covered the spread in 8 of their last 10 regular-season games. See the game preview

Won-lost1-3
At home0-2
Points a game26.3
Last 4LWLL
Next Game: vs Minnesota Vikings (Home) Sun 11 Oct, 1:00 PM ET New Orleans Game preview ›

Today's Game Pick

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Minnesota Vikings at New Orleans Saints
New Orleans Saints
over 24.5 points
Over 24.5 Alternate Team Total Points
LONG-SHOT
Our numbers say this wins about 31 times in 100 · a $100 bet returns about $320 if it lands
You bet$10 If it wins$32.00 Odds+220
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Model updated Oct 10, 8:11PM UTC
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The New Orleans Saints model is leaning the over in the Alternate Team Total Points market vs Minnesota Vikings.
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How the price moved

When prices opened: Vikings about 5 in 10 to win. Now: about 6 in 10. About where it opened.

Best price and how much the bookies keep

Who wins
TeamMarket's chanceFair priceBest price
Vikingsabout 6 in 10$1.80 (-125)$1.80 (-125)
Saintsabout 4 in 10$2.26 (+126)$2.20 (+120)

On this game the bookies keep about $4.00 of every $100 bet on who wins, going by the 20 books we check.

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New Orleans Saints same game parlay

On game day

The model builds its New Orleans Saints same game parlay on game day, once every market for the game is priced. Their next game is against Minnesota Vikings on Oct 11, 1:00 PM ET. Check back that morning and the ticket will be here.

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Saints schedule and results, 2026

Results and upcoming games
DateOpponentResultSpreadTotalGame
Sun 13 Sepat Detroit LionsL 30-31Covered (underdog by 7)Over 49.5Game page
Sun 20 Sepat Baltimore RavensW 24-17Covered (underdog by 8.5)Under 45.5Game page
Sun 27 Sepvs Las Vegas RaidersL 27-35Missed (favourite by 3.5)Over 43.5Game page
Mon 5 Octvs Atlanta FalconsL 24-45Missed (favourite by 1.5)Over 47.5Game page
Sun 11 Octvs Minnesota VikingsUpcoming · 1:00 PM ET––Preview
Sun 18 Octat New York GiantsUpcoming · 1:00 PM ET––Preview
Sun 25 Octvs Pittsburgh SteelersUpcoming · 9:30 AM ET–––
Sun 8 Novvs Cleveland BrownsUpcoming · 1:00 PM ET–––
Sun 15 Novvs Carolina PanthersUpcoming · 1:00 PM ET–––
Sun 22 Novat Chicago BearsUpcoming · 1:00 PM ET––Preview
Sun 29 Novat Cincinnati BengalsUpcoming · 1:00 PM ET–––
Sun 6 Decvs Green Bay PackersUpcoming · 1:00 PM ET–––
Sun 13 Decat Carolina PanthersUpcoming · 1:00 PM ET–––
Sun 20 Decat Tampa Bay BuccaneersUpcoming · 1:00 PM ET–––
Sun 27 Decvs Arizona CardinalsUpcoming · 1:00 PM ET––Preview
Sun 3 Janat Atlanta FalconsUpcoming · 1:00 PM ET––Preview
Sun 10 Janvs Tampa Bay BuccaneersUpcoming · 1:00 PM ET–––

Spread and total are the main closing lines just before the start. Team results only; these are not Bet Better’s picks.

How often the Saints cover the spread

Team history

In the 2025 regular season the Saints covered the spread in 9 of 17 games: 3 of 8 at home and 6 of 9 away. Their games went over the total 5 times in 17. So far in 2026: covered in 2 of 4, and over in 3 of 4.

SeasonCovered at homeCovered awayCovered, allOver at homeOver awayOver, all
2026 (so far)0 of 22 of 22 of 42 of 21 of 23 of 4
20253 of 86 of 99 of 171 of 84 of 95 of 17
20244 of 93 of 87 of 174 of 94 of 88 of 17
20233 of 83 of 9 (1 push)6 of 17 (1 push)3 of 83 of 96 of 17
20224 of 93 of 87 of 174 of 92 of 86 of 17
20213 of 86 of 99 of 173 of 83 of 9 (1 push)6 of 17 (1 push)
What do these numbers mean?

Bookmakers give the weaker team a head start called the spread. A team covers when it wins by more than the spread, or loses by less than its head start. A push is a tie with the line, so bets were refunded. The total is the bookmakers' line for points in the game; over means the game finished above it. We count the main closing line just before the start, complete seasons only, plus this season so far.

Team history, counted from final scores. Not Bet Better’s picks.

What the Saints defense gives up

  • Number 1 for most rushing yards given up to running backs this season: 139 a game.
  • Among the 5 fewest receiving yards given up to wide receivers this season: 123 a game.
  • Number 5 for most receiving yards given up to tight ends this season: 77 a game.

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Saints injuries

Updated 9 Oct
PlayerPositionStatusInjuryExpected back
Anfernee JenningsLBOutKneeabout 18 Oct
Jaylan FordLBInjured reserveAnkleabout 11 Oct
Jeremiah WrightGOutConcussionabout 18 Oct
Kaden EllissLBOutCalfabout 18 Oct
Lorenzo Styles Jr.SInjured reserveCalfabout 11 Oct
Alvin KamaraRBQuestionableBackabout 11 Oct
Barion BrownWRQuestionableThighabout 11 Oct
Julian BlackmonSQuestionableShoulderabout 11 Oct

Weather & Venue Context

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Indoor venue — wind and temperature are not a factor.
Season-pending — reflects the most recent scheduled home fixture on file, not necessarily a live upcoming game.

Betting angles

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Moneylinevs Minnesota Vikings+120

New Orleans Saints vs Minnesota Vikings moneyline — the live line, our model's read and how the free board has gone so far, tracked every game week on BetBetter.

Point Spreadvs Minnesota Vikings+2.5 -110
56%cover %

New Orleans Saints vs Minnesota Vikings spread — the live line, our model's read and how the free board has gone so far, tracked every game week on BetBetter.

Total PointsGame totalOver 41.5 -108
59%over %

New Orleans Saints vs Minnesota Vikings game total — the live line, our model's read and how the free board has gone so far, tracked every game week on BetBetter.

Questions about the Saints

When do the Saints play next?

The Saints host the Minnesota Vikings on Sunday 11 October 2026.

How often do the Saints cover the spread?

In the 2025 regular season the Saints covered the spread in 9 of 17 games: 3 of 8 at home and 6 of 9 away. So far in 2026: covered in 2 of 4.

How often do Saints games go over the total?

In the 2025 regular season, Saints games went over the total 5 times in 17. So far in 2026: over in 3 of 4.

Who is injured for the Saints?

8 players are on the injury list as of 9 October: Anfernee Jennings (knee), Jaylan Ford (ankle), Jeremiah Wright (concussion), Kaden Elliss (calf), Lorenzo Styles Jr. (calf), and 3 more.

Where can I see the Saints' next game preview?

Bet Better's Minnesota Vikings at New Orleans Saints game page has the preview and the latest prices. Open the game page

About This Team

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