Chargers vs Saints Prediction and Preview - NFL Week 8, 2024
Last updated: Oct 27, 2024, 8:05PM | Published: Oct 21, 2024, 12:05AM
The Los Angeles Chargers will take on the New Orleans Saints in NFL Week 8 action at SoFi Stadium on Monday, commencing at 7:05am AEDT.
This article features Stats Insider's prediction and tips for the Chargers vs Saints game, plus the latest betting odds and touchdown scorer tips.
Who Will Win?
Utilising trusted machine learning and data, Stats Insider has simulated the outcome of Monday's LA Chargers vs New Orleans NFL match-up 10,000 times.
Our independent predictive analytics model gives the Chargers a 75% chance of defeating the Saints in Week 8 of the NFL season.
Chargers vs Saints: Odds
The latest Bet365 betting odds in Australia for Monday's NFL game at SoFi Stadium are listed below:
- Head to Head: Chargers $1.28, Saints $3.80
- Line: Chargers -7.5 ($1.91), Saints +7.5 ($1.91)
- Total (Over/Under 41.5 Points): Over $1.91, Under $1.91
Odds are correct at the time of publication and subject to change.
Looking at the latest head-to-head odds, Bet365 currently has the Chargers at $1.28 and the Saints at $3.80.
The Chargers are listed as 7.5-point favourites against the Saints, with odds of $1.91 available at Bet365.
For the underdog Saints (+7.5) to cover the line, Bet365 offers odds of $1.91.
The over/under for total points scored is set at 41.5 with Bet365, which has odds of $1.91 for the over and $1.91 for the under.
According to Stats Insider's model, the Saints (+7.5) are predicted to cover the line 59% of the time, while the 41.5-point over/under is expected to is considered an equal 50-50 chance of hitting.
Chargers vs Saints: Betting Tips
- Head to Head: New Orleans at $3.80 with Bet365
- Line: Saints +7.5 at $1.91 with Bet365
- Total Points: Under 41.5 at $1.91 with Bet365
Our Chargers vs Saints best bets are based on detailed simulations and gambling expertise to bring you the best possible advice around the clock.
While the Chargers have a higher chance of winning the game, betting on the Saints to win is our recommended option due to the edge identified when comparing our data-driven probabilities to the odds currently available.
Taking advantage of the edges seen here at Stats Insider is one of the keys to being a profitable sports bettor in the long run.
Chargers vs Saints: Prediction
Stats Insider's predicted final score for Chargers vs Saints at SoFi Stadium in Week 8 is the Chargers winning 23-17.
This prediction is based on each team's average score from 10,000 game simulations.
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Chargers vs Saints: TD Scorer Tips
Who will score an anytime touchdown in Chargers vs Saints? The latest data is in.
According to Stats Insider, Los Angeles' J.K. Dobbins is the most likely player to score the first TD in Chargers vs Saints.
Dobbins has a 13.1% chance of getting in for six first at SoFi Stadium, while the Chargers RB has a 50.9% chance of scoring an anytime touchdown.
Scroll down for our full list of first touchdown scorer and anytime touchdown scorer probabilities.
First Touchdown Scorer Tips
Chargers First TD Tips
- J.K. Dobbins: 13.1% probability
- Ladd McConkey: 8.8% probability
- Will Dissly: 6.5% probability
- Joshua Palmer: 6.4% probability
- Justin Herbert: 6.2% probability
Saints First TD Tips
- Alvin Kamara: 9.5% probability
- Spencer Rattler: 9.3% probability
- Chris Olave: 5.0% probability
- Bub Means: 3.3% probability
- Kendre Miller: 2.7% probability
Anytime Touchdown Scorer Tips
Chargers Anytime TD Tips
- J.K. Dobbins: 50.9% probability
- Ladd McConkey: 34.6% probability
- Joshua Palmer: 27.1% probability
- Will Dissly: 26.7% probability
- Justin Herbert: 26.1% probability
Saints Anytime TD Tips
- Alvin Kamara: 38.3% probability
- Spencer Rattler: 38.0% probability
- Chris Olave: 23.3% probability
- Bub Means: 14.6% probability
- Kendre Miller: 13.0% probability
Chargers-Saints Projected Player Stats
Of the starting quarterbacks, the Chargers' Justin Herbert is projected for 228 passing yards, while the Saints' Spencer Rattler is expected to throw for 198 yards.
Chargers Starting QB
- Justin Herbert: 228 projected passing yards
Saints Starting QB
- Spencer Rattler: 198 projected passing yards
Chargers Rushing Yards
- J.K. Dobbins: 88 projected yards
- Kimani Vidal: 23 projected yards
- Justin Herbert: 15 projected yards
Saints Rushing Yards
- Alvin Kamara: 68 projected yards
- Kendre Miller: 21 projected yards
- Spencer Rattler: 21 projected yards
Chargers Receiving Yards
- Ladd McConkey: 54 projected yards
- Will Dissly: 39 projected yards
- Joshua Palmer: 37 projected yards
- Simi Fehoko: 33 projected yards
- Hayden Hurst: 22 projected yards
Saints Receiving Yards
- Chris Olave: 64 projected yards
- Bub Means: 33 projected yards
- Mason Tipton: 28 projected yards
- Alvin Kamara: 27 projected yards
- Juwan Johnson: 22 projected yards
Remember, our model updates regularly, so bookmark this page for the latest betting analysis before the LA Chargers vs New Orleans game.
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Chargers vs Saints: Week 8 Essential Details
The NFL Week 8 game between the Chargers and Saints at SoFi Stadium is scheduled to begin at 7:05am AEDT on Monday.
- Teams: Los Angeles Chargers vs New Orleans Saints
- Date: Monday 28 October 2024
- Time: 7:05am AEDT
- Venue: SoFi Stadium
All dates and times in this article are in Australian Eastern Daylight Time (AEDT), unless otherwise noted.
Conclusion
Our LA Chargers vs New Orleans predictions have been made after running 10,000 data-driven simulations of the game, all curated by our team of experienced data scientists and analysts. We use cutting-edge technology and machine learning to ensure our NFL tips are trustworthy and reliable, so that you can make informed decisions with confidence.
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