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NFL experts make Week 15 picks

The New York Giants (5-8) will visit the New Orleans Saints (6-7) at the Caesars Superdome in New Orleans, Louisiana on Sunday afternoon.

Opening the week, the Giants were listed as 5-point road underdogs and it’s only gotten worse since then. As of this writing, the Giants are +6.

Let’s take a look at who some of the experts and insiders around the league are taking in the Week 15 matchup.

Expert Pick Score (if applicable)
Jeremy Fowler (ESPN) Saints N/A
Mike Clay (ESPN) Saints N/A
Seth Wickersham (ESPN) Saints N/A
Pete Prisco (CBS) Saints 21-10
John Breech (CBS) Saints 23-17
Jordan Dajani (CBS) Saints 27-17
Nate Davis (USA TODAY) Saints 20-17
Jarrett Bell (USA TODAY) Saints 23-20
Bill Bender (Sporting News) Saints  20-17
Vinnie Iyer (Sporting News) Saints  24-13

A week removed from the entire above panel picking the Green Bay Packers to win, they are doubling down and going with the Saints unanimously.

That comes as a legitimate surprise given that the Giants have shown marked improvement over their past three games, while New Orleans is dealing with in-fighting and are on the verge of mutiny.

Perhaps more surprising than the overwhelming Giants doubt is the belief that the Saints will do what the Packers couldn’t — not just beat Big Blue, but beat them soundly. Multiple above experts believe New Orleans will cover the spread and defeat New York by more than a touchdown.

Other experts and insiders from around the league aren’t nearly as bullish on the Saints but are still picking them to win at a 68 percent clip, according to NFL Pickwatch.

Fans are far more in line with our above panel, picking New Orleans to win at an 80 percent clip.

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Potential must-plays from Giants-Saints game

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Saquon Barkley is almost matchup-proof at this point for two reasons: he’s healthy, and he’s the only respected and reliable weapon in the Giants’ arsenal. He is also the NFL leader in touches per game (21.6) and you know, where there’s an opportunity…

Barkley has logged in games of 24.1 and 30.0 FPS on DraftKings in two of the Giants’ last three games in which they had rookie Tommy DeVito under center.

The Saints, on the other hand, have fallen off a cliff when it comes to defending the run, allowing a league-high 191.1 yards per game on the ground over their last three.

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New York Giants vs. New Orleans Saints in Week 15

The New York Giants (5-8) are preparing to visit the New Orleans Saints (6-7) at Caesars Superdome in New Orleans, Louisiana for a Week 15 matchup.

The Giants are coming off a stunning primetime upset of the Green Bay Packers, while the Saints snapped a three-game losing streak with a 28-6 victory over the Carolina Panthers.

Those in the blue region of the TV map will get the game on the local FOX channel.

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Getting the call for this game will be Kenny Albert (play-by-play), Jonathan Vilma (analyst), and Shannon Spake (sideline).

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One player New York Giants would steal from Saints

The New York Giants (5-8) will visit the New Orleans Saints (6-7) at the Caesars Superdome in New Orleans, Louisiana this Sunday afternoon.

That, of course, provides those of us here at Giants Wire the opportunity to hypothetically steal from New Orleans’ roster in search of depth and/or talent upgrades for Big Blue.

In looking over the Saints roster, several players immediately stand out as potential steals: offensive tackle Ryan Ramczyk, linebacker Demario Davis, cornerback Paulson Adebo, edge rushers Cameron Jordan and Carl Granderson, safety Tyrann Mathieu and more.

Even ex-Giants cornerback Isaac Yiadom is playing well in a limited role.

Ultimately, however, the debate was trimmed down to two players: versatile tight end Taysom Hill and wide receiver Chris Olave.

The obvious answer here is Olave, the second-year receiver out of Ohio State who has quickly become one of the NFL’s best. He would provide a top-end target for the Giants to couple with the likes of Jalin Hyatt and Wan’Dale Robinson. But passing over Hill isn’t that easy.

While Hill doesn’t fill one specific role and is somewhat of a gadget player, he is an extremely talented and versatile one. He can step in at quarterback, play tight end and wide receiver, he can run the ball, he can return kickoffs and he plays special teams.

The only thing Hill has not done in his NFL career is take a defensive snap and he could probably do that, too.

It’s for all of those reasons we’re stealing Hill from the Saints as opposed to Olave.

Hill’s versatility would allow the Giants to address personnel at other positions without losing the added insurance. And as we’ve seen this season, having a tight end on the roster who can step in and play quality quarterback would be a major plus. Not to mention, he’d be a fun chess piece for offensive coordinator Mike Kafka to work with.

What are your thoughts, Giants fans? Would you pick Taysom Hill or would you steal an entirely different player from the New Orleans Saints?

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Odds, picks for London game

Our NFL betting expert brings you his best Vikings vs Saints predictions and picks for their NFL week 4 match-up, which is live Sunday on NFL Network at 9:30 a.m. ET.

The Vikings (2-1) overcame deficits of 14 points in the first quarter and 10 points in the fourth quarter to defeat Detroit 28-24 last week.

The Saints (1-2) lost their second consecutive game when they fell behind Carolina 7-0 in the first quarter and never caught up in a 22-14 loss last week.

Vikings vs Saints predictions

  • Vikings to cover -3 @ -110 at BetMGM
  • Saints under 20.5 points @ +115 at BetMGM
  • Under 43.5 total points @ +130 at BetMGM

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Vikings vs Saints picks and analysis

The Vikings’ offense has been somewhat inconsistent, especially with Dalvin Cook (shoulder) ailing. But they are clicking better than the Saints’ offense, which has been plagued by turnovers, penalties and injuries. New Orleans banks on defense, keeping it in the game, but producing points is another matter.

Vikings -3

Comparable personnel might imply an even matchup, but the Vikings have an important advantage in that they generally have made the plays necessary to win. They showed that last week in their comebacks against the Lions.

The Saints have been making way too many mistakes. They’re last in the NFL in committing turnovers, something that has contributed significantly to their two losses, and they are among the most-penalized teams in the NFL.

The Vikings will make fewer mistakes and be fresh after a later-than-usual arrival to London.

Our Pick: Vikings to cover -3 @ -110 at BetMGM

Saints under 20.5 points

The Saints have generated minimal offense except when they have desperately tried to catch up in the fourth quarter. They have scored 38 of their 51 points in the fourth quarter, which produced a come-from-behind win against the Falcons but has fallen short the last two weeks.

They have been unable to establish a consistent running game and top running back Alvin Kamara is slowed by a rib injury. The pass protection has generally been poor, leaving Jameis Winston with little time to go through progressions.

The top two wide receivers – Michael Thomas (foot) and Jarvis Landry (ankle) – were injured in last week’s game, and it is uncertain whether either or both will be available this week. Rookie Chris Olave had nine catches for 147 yards last week and might have to be the go-to guy again this week.

Our Pick: Saints under 20.5 points @ -115 at BetMGM

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Under 43.5 total points -130

The one positive for the Saints has been that the defense has mostly played well the last two weeks. That should keep them in this game – and keep the score below the number.

The Vikings offense, like the Saints offense, has done much better at producing yards than points. Running back Dalvin Cook suffered a shoulder injury last week and his status for Sunday is uncertain. Even if he’s ready to go, he won’t be 100 percent.

Riding the under this season has been a winning formula, and historically that’s even more accurate in the NFL’s London games.

Our Pick: Under 43.5 total points @ -130 at BetMGM

Vikings vs Saints odds

Odds courtesy of BetMGM. Correct at time of publishing and subject to change.

Team Spread  Moneyline Total Points 43.5
Vikings (-3)  -110 -110 Over   -145
Saints  U 20.5 -110 -110 Under +120 

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