FOX is set to broadcast this week two pre-season matchup between the Saints and 49ers. The game, which kicks off at 8:00 ET on Sunday, August 18th, is being played at Levi’s Stadium in Santa Clara, CA. The Saints are 1-0 in the pre-season, and the 49ers are looking to bounce back after dropping their first pre-season game. The Saints are the favorite, with point spreads of -2.5 and money line odds of -154.

• Date: Sunday, August 18th
• Time: 8:00 ET
• Location: Levi’s Stadium, Santa Clara
• TV: FOX

Saints vs 49ers

Heading into this one as 3-point favorites, the Saints’ point spread was 16-14 win over the Cardinals in this pre-season week one matchup. Although the O/U line was 38 points, we saw these teams finish with just 30 combined points, falling well short of the line.

After the 4th quarter, the Saints came away with a 16-14 win, and they didn’t cover the spread, as they were 3-point favorites. New Orleans’ point spread was 16-14, and they came out on top by a score of 16-14.

Despite being 5.5-point underdogs heading into this one, the 49ers’ point spread was +5.5, and they covered the spread with a 17-13 loss to the Titans in their pre-season opener. With the 49ers’ point spread being +5.5, they covered the spread, but the Titans came out on top by four points.

Heading into this one, the over/under line was 38.5 points, and with 30 combined points, the 49ers and Titans finished below the line. As for the 49ers’ record, they are 0-1 after this one.

Saints Injury Report

• Chandler Brewer – Undisclosed (Out)
• Juwan Johnson – Undisclosed (Out)
• Justin Herron – Undisclosed (Out)
• Nephi Sewell – Undisclosed (Out)
• Tanoh Kpassagnon – Achilles (Out)
• Ryan Ramczyk – Knee (Out)
• Jermaine Jackson – Undisclosed (Out)

49ers Injury Report

• Drake Jackson – Knee (Out)
• Ambry Thomas – Forearm (Out)
• Talanoa Hufanga – Knee (Out)
• Austin Bryant – Undisclosed (Out)
• Dre Greenlaw – Achilles (Out)
• Trent Williams – Personal (Out)
• Kalia Davis – Knee (Out)
• Terique Owens – Hand (Out)

Saints Offense Breakdown

Offensively, the Saints finished with 185 yards passing in their 16-14 win over the Cardinals. However, they struggled to move the ball consistently, finishing with just 101 yards rushing on 29 attempts and going 5.1 yards per attempt in the passing game.

Jake Haener led the Saints with 107 yards passing (9/13), and they finished with 17 first downs and 328 total yards. Haener didn’t throw any touchdowns and was sacked once in this one.

49ers Offense Breakdown

Joshua Dobbs was the 49ers’ leading passer in their 17-13 loss to the Titans, finishing with 146 yards on 14-of-20 passing. The 49ers’ offense struggled to find the endzone, as Dobbs and the passing attack failed to find the endzone and finished with just 73 yards on 33 attempts.

On the ground, the 49ers managed only 67 yards rushing on 19 attempts. Jordan Mason was their leading rusher, finishing with 34 yards and one rushing touchdown.

Saints Team Defense

Despite giving up 145 rushing yards on 31 attempts to the Cardinals, the Saints’ defense did a good job against the pass in their 16-14 win. They held Arizona to just 183 passing yards and limited them to a 57.6% completion percentage.

For the game, the Saints’ defense finished with four sacks and held the Cardinals to just one touchdown. Additionally, they allowed just 17 first downs and 328 total yards.

49ers Team Defense

Despite holding the Titans to 138 rushing yards on 3.6 yards per attempt, the 49ers’ defense gave up 198 passing yards on 29 attempts in their 17-13 loss. They finished with 19 first downs allowed and held Tennessee to 52.9% on third down.

For the game, the 49ers allowed 19 completions and didn’t give up any passing touchdowns. However, they struggled to generate consistent pressure, finishing with just one sack.

Saints vs 49ers Trends

• Across the Saints last five road games, the team averaged 23 points per game while allowing 24. Their record vs the spread in these contests was 2-3, while going 2-3 straight-up.
• Across the 49ers last ten home games, the team averaged 29 points per game while allowing 17. Their record vs the spread in these contests was 6-3-1, while going 7-3 straight-up.
• Going back to their last ten games as the underdog, the 49ers have a straight up record of 5-5. But, their mark vs the spread was just 7-3.
• The last ten games that New Orleans was favored, they have an ATS mark of 4-6 while going 5-5 straight up.

Saints vs 49ers Prediction

Our pick vs. the spread is to take the 49ers to cover as home underdogs in this week two pre-season matchup against the Saints. The point spread has the 49ers at +2.5, and we have them not only covering but pulling out a close win by a score of 18-15.

For this one, we are leaning towards taking the under, with the line sitting at 38.5 points. Our prediction is that these teams combine for just 33 points, making the under a good value pick for this pre-season matchup.

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