Aug 10, 2024; Nashville, Tennessee, USA; San Francisco 49ers quarterback Joshua Dobbs (5) celebrates his touchdown against the Tennessee Titans during the second half at Nissan Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Steve Roberts-USA TODAY Sports
- The San Francisco 49ers (0-1) host the New Orleans Saints (1-0) in Week 2 of the 2024 NFL preseason on Sunday evening in the Bay Area.
- The Saints took down the Cardinals 16-14 while the 49ers lost to the Titans 17-13 last weekend.
- Check out the section below for our favorite picks for Sunday evening’s game.
San Francisco hosts New Orleans in the second preseason game for both squads. The 49ers come in with an 0-1 record, while the Saints came out victorious in their first preseason contest. The 49ers figure to rest most of their starters. New Orleans might play its first-string guys a bit, but don’t expect too much action for them. Who will win this game in Santa Clara? Tune in to FOX at 8 p.m. ET on Sunday night to find out.
Saints vs 49ers Picks
- Under 38.5 points (-110)
- San Francisco under 19.5 points (-120)
I’m going to keep this one simple. There have been 18 preseason games thus far (including the weather-shortened Hall of Fame game). Of those 18 games, only 4 have features 39+ points being scored. The 49ers and Saints both just played in games that came in well under 39 points last week.
Give me the under at -110 odds for this one over at bet365. I don’t expect either side to play their top players much. The 49ers might not play their top offensive guys at all (more on that in a second). I feel pretty confident in the under hitting.
And if the under hits, it’ll likely because the San Francisco offense continues to underperform with the backups. QB Joshua Dobbs had a couple of nice plays last week, but he’ll need more help around him if the Niners are going to score 20+ points.
I don’t love the price, as -120 odds on both the over and under for the 49ers’ point total seems to be a bit too greedy, but I’ll take San Francisco to come up short of the 20-point mark in this matchup.
Saints vs 49ers Odds
| Team | Spread | Moneyline | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| New Orleans Saints | -1.0 (-105) | -110 | O 38.5 (-110) |
| San Francisco 49ers | +1.0 (-115) | -110 | U 38.5 (-110) |
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This is expected to be a pretty close game. The moneyline is a dead-even split, with both teams’ odds at -110. The Saints are slight favorites against the spread, with New Orleans -1.0 at -105 via bet365. The 49ers at +1.0 are -115. The points total is set at over/under 38.5 points, with both the over and the under sporting -110 odds.
Saints vs 49ers In and Out
Brock Purdy, Christian McCaffrey, Deebo Samuel, Brandon Aiyuk and George Kittle all sat out of the preseason opener for the 49ers. I’d expect that to continue this weekend.
Christian McCaffrey is still dealing with an injury ahead of the regular-season opener. He’s far too valuable to this team to be put out there on Sunday night at less than 100%.
For the Saints, Derek Carr, Alvin Kamara and Chris Olave all actually played, albeit sparingly, in the preseason opener. We could see that trio for the first quarter on Sunday evening if that’s the way coach Dennis Allen wants to go. Teams generally don’t play their starters in the third preseason game, so if the Saints are going to get their top offensive guys some more work before Week 1, this is the time to do it.
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The New Orleans Saints will face off against the San Francisco 49ers in their second preseason game on Sunday, August 15th. Both teams are coming off of wins in their first preseason games and will be looking to continue their momentum as they prepare for the regular season.
The Saints defeated the Baltimore Ravens 17-14 in their first preseason game, with quarterback Jameis Winston leading the way with 96 passing yards and a touchdown. The 49ers, on the other hand, defeated the Kansas City Chiefs 19-16, with quarterback Trey Lance impressing in his NFL debut.
In terms of picks and odds for this matchup, the Saints are currently listed as 1.5-point favorites over the 49ers. The over/under for the game is set at 35.5 points. Both teams have strong rosters and will be looking to evaluate their players as they continue to make roster decisions heading into the regular season.
As for the best bets for this game, it may be wise to consider betting on the Saints to cover the spread. With Winston looking to solidify his role as the starting quarterback and the team looking to build chemistry on offense, they may have the edge over the 49ers in this matchup.
Another bet to consider is the over on the total points scored in the game. Both teams have shown the ability to put up points in their first preseason games, and with both offenses looking to continue to develop, this game could turn into a high-scoring affair.
Overall, this matchup between the Saints and 49ers should be an exciting one to watch as both teams look to build on their first preseason victories. With strong rosters and talented quarterbacks leading the way, this game has the potential to be a close and competitive matchup.