New Orleans Saints (1-0 Preseason) vs. San Francisco 49ers (0-1 Preseason)
New Orleans Saints vs. San Francisco 49ers August 18 2024 – Looking forward to the New Orleans Saints vs San Francisco 49ers game on August 18, 2024, as the NFL preseason goes along; it is set to be a fascinating affair. The game will see the Saints, who have won one and lost none in their first games this preseason, visiting a 49er side that has lost an opening encounter. It would be wrong to think of this match as just another tune-up for what is going to happen when autumn comes because this game also serves as a yardstick for those anticipating making accurate picks this season. It is slated for Levi’s Stadium and scheduled to run live on FOX, making its outcome very important to anyone who wants to write down their own NFL predictions today.
New Orleans Saints vs. San Francisco 49ers August 18 2024 Game Info
| When: | Sunday, August 18, 2024 at 8:00 PM ET |
| Where: | Levi’s Stadium |
| TV: | FOX |
| Stream: | NFL Game Pass |
New Orleans Saints vs. San Francisco 49ers Betting Odds
| Team | Moneyline | Spread | Total |
| Saints | +120 | +2.5 (-105) | 35.5 over (-110) |
| 49ers | -140 | -2.5 (-115) | 35.5 under (-110) |
The current betting landscape shows the 49ers favored slightly at home despite their recent performance dips, reflective of the preseason’s experimental nature and perhaps some home-field optimism. The Saints, meanwhile, carry more favorable odds for those betting on an underdog victory, coupled with an interesting points total line considering their offensive outputs and the historical trend of high-scoring encounters between these teams at this venue.
Jake Haener QB vs. Joshua Dobbs QB
A solid performance by Jake Haener in the preseason, where he had a 69.2% pass success rate with no interceptions or sacks, has shown promise. This means that if this string of achievements can continue even under pressure for the New Orleans Saints then they are likely to do well in such matches. On the other hand, there is a more experienced option in Joshua Dobbs of San Francisco 49ers.
It was his first NFL game but Joshua Dobbs showed higher numbers and an interception as well as a sack (he completed 70% of his passes). Regardless; this guy who has seen it all when it comes to playing football at different levels may outshine his opponent, especially considering the high stakes associated with hosting a game.
Looking at two opposing quarterbacks shows that Haener may have an advantage when it comes to ball security, but Dobbs’ experience and ability to handle pressure could negate this. In this regard their coming together will definitely shape and determine this game’s destiny impacting every move each quarterback makes under pressure.
Saints’ Ground and Aerial Dynamics
Saints running back Jordan Mim’s rushing has been average, at 3.8 yards per carry. Consistency in the running game might not be groundbreaking, but could provide a balance that would allow Haener to manage the passing game effectively. In the receiving corps of the team, A.T Perry seems like a major threat having averaged an impressive 21.3 yards per reception. It is probable that the Saints will use Perry’s play making skills for stretching ‘49ers’ defense and creating chances for scores.
Ground and Air Attack: 49ers’ Strategy
Alternatively, San Francisco’s Jordan Mason has been explosive with an increased average of 5.7 yards per carry and a touchdown. Rushing efficiently by the 49ers provides a foundation offensively which can help ease pressure from Dobbs and allow him execute with confidence in the pocket towards Tay Martin who, unlike Perry, is more consistent and catches most balls thrown his way. To exploit both New Orleans’ defensive weaknesses on the ground fairly, maybe San Francisco will come up with a balanced approach to their grudge match.
New Orleans Saints Betting Trends
New Orleans are 4-2 ATS in their last 6 games.
The total has gone UNDER in 13 of New Orleans’ last 19 games.
New Orleans are 5-1 SU in their last 6 games.
The total has gone UNDER in 12 of New Orleans’ last 16 games on the road.
The total has gone OVER in 10 of New Orleans’ last 11 games when playing on the road against San Francisco.
San Francisco 49ers Betting Trends
San Francisco are 1-4 ATS in their last 5 games.
49ers are 9-4 SU in their last 13 games.
San Francisco are 0-7 ATS in their last 7 games at home.
The total has gone OVER in 10 of San Francisco’s last 11 games when playing at home against New Orleans.
San Francisco are 8-1 SU in their last 9 games against an opponent in the National Football Conference conference.
New Orleans Saints vs. San Francisco 49ers Betting Previews
Owing to their historical performance and adjustments before the season, the Saints might be an excellent choice for anyone looking at upset opportunities. This is a defensive team that covers not only in such games but could even win them. To those who wish to place prop bets or work in player performance markets, it would be wiser to concentrate on star players like A.T. Perry for receiving yards.
Considering the trends and preseason dynamics from a general betting perspective, one should proceed with caution; UNDER-total may seem like an attractive pick due to both teams’ strengths on defense. However, as this combined score has previously been very high in this particular contest, online gamblers on popular betting websites will want to watch for changing odds and injury updates closer to game day.
Score Prediction: 49ers 17, Saints 15.
