The NFL’s NFC South rivalry heats up as the New Orleans Saints go head-to-head with the Atlanta Falcons at Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta on September 29, 2024. Kickoff is set for 1:00 PM.

With three games into the 2024 NFL season, the Saints boast a strong start, standing first in their division and third in the conference with a 2-1-0 record, achieving a 0.67 winning percentage. They have scored a commendable 103 points while conceding just 44, marking a net point difference of +59. On the other side, the Falcons are positioned third in their division and ninth in the conference, recording 1 win and 2 losses. They’ve accumulated 49 points and have given up 61, resulting in a net point deficit of -12.

Although no data from last week’s games is available for either team, notable quarterbacks take center stage with Derek Carr leading the Saints and Kirk Cousins helming the Falcons’ offense.

For the betting enthusiasts, the game presents intriguing opportunities. The Falcons are currently favored with a point spread of -2.50, indicating a slight edge at home, possibly spurred by the home crowd advantage or other team-specific dynamics not reflected in their overall records. The Saints, however, are not far behind and could leverage their impressive offensive and defensive stats to cover, if not overturn, this spread. The over/under for the game, set at 42.00, presents a consideration for the total points expected in the game. With odds of -133 for the Falcons and +111 for the Saints on the moneyline, the bets suggest a fairly tight contest. Keeping these figures in mind, bettors might lean towards a close game with potential for slight upsets depending on in-game dynamics.

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