Can the New Orleans Saints keep their 7-game winning streak going? Taysom Hill turned some heads in his first career start at quarterback in Week 11’s victory over the Atlanta Falcons, showing some of the growth the Saints were hoping for as a passer while remaining careful not to bail out and try to make a play with his legs (though he did finish the day with 50 rushing yards; not too shabby).
The oddsmakers at BetMGM Sportsbook were certainly impressed, which is reflected in the opening line for New Orleans’ upcoming road game with the Denver Broncos. BetMGM has the Saints winning by 6 points, with an over/under at 45.5, one of the lowest totals of the week. It implies a final score around Saints 26, Broncos 20.
If the Broncos score 20 points on the Saints defense this week, they will have nearly matched each of New Orleans’ last three opponents combined. The Tampa Bay Buccaneers, San Francisco 49ers, and Atlanta Falcons were only able to post 25 points altogether in three games with the Saints, who have allowed just one touchdown to be scored on them in their last 33 drives.
That’s a tall task for Broncos quarterback Drew Lock and his supporting cast, who are averaging just 18.7 points scored per game this year. They have their work cut out for them against a daunting Saints defense. If Hill can make enough plays for the New Orleans offense, this one might not be close.
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