New Orleans Saints vs. Seattle Seahawks Betting Lines & Preview | NFL Week 5

The New Orleans Saints (1-3) take a three-game losing streak into a matchup with the Seattle Seahawks (2-2) on Sunday, October 9, 2022 at Caesars Superdome.

The Seahawks are underdogs, but by less than a touchdown (+5.5), against the Saints (with an over/under of 45.5 points).

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Game Info, Betting Lines for New Orleans Saints vs. Seattle Seahawks

• Game Day: Sunday, October 9, 2022
• Game Time: 1:00 PM ET
• TV Channel: FOX
• Location: New Orleans, Louisiana
• Stadium: Caesars Superdome

Betting Insights for Saints

• The Saints is 1-3-0 against the spread this season.
• The Saints are 0-1 against the spread when favored by 5.5 points or more this season.
• In the Saints’ four games with a set total, two have hit the over (50%).

Stats & Insights for Saints

• On offense, the Saints rank ninth in the NFL with 364.3 yards per game. Meanwhile, they rank 12th in total defense (328.3 yards allowed per contest).
• The Saints are compiling 19 points per game on offense, which ranks them 19th in the NFL. On the defensive side of the ball, they rank 20th, surrendering 24 points per game.
• The Saints rank ninth in pass offense (252.8 passing yards per game) and ninth in pass defense (203.5 passing yards allowed per game) this season.
• The Saints are averaging 111.5 rushing yards per game on offense (16th in the NFL), and they rank 20th on the other side of the ball with 124.8 rushing yards allowed per game.
• The Saints are averaging a 34.7% third-down conversion rate on offense this season (24th in NFL), and they are surrendering a 32.8% third-down percentage (seventh) on defense.
• The Saints have the eighth-ranked defense this year in terms of yards per play (5.2 yards per play allowed), and they’ve been more effective on the other side of the ball, ranking fifth-best with 6.3 yards per play.
• The Saints have forced four total turnovers (20th in NFL) this season and have turned it over 11 times (32nd in NFL) for a turnover margin of -7, the worst in the league.

Saints’ Best Players

• Jameis Winston: 858 PASS YDS / 214.5 YPG / 63.5% / 4 TD / 5 INT
• Mark Ingram II: 29 CAR / 128 YDS / 32 YPG / 1 TD / 6 REC / 17 YDS / 4.3 YPG / 0 TD
• Taysom Hill: 12 CAR / 116 YDS / 29 YPG / 2 TD
• Chris Olave: 21 REC / 335 YDS / 83.8 YPG / 1 TD
• Michael Thomas: 16 REC / 171 YDS / 42.8 YPG / 3 TD
• Jarvis Landry: 15 REC / 168 YDS / 42 YPG / 0 TD
• Demario Davis: 26 TKL / 2 TFL / 2 SACK / 2 PD
• Pete Werner: 39 TKL / 1 TFL / 1 PD
• Tyrann Mathieu: 21 TKL / 1 INT / 1 PD

Betting Insights for Seahawks

• The Seahawks have covered the spread twice in four opportunities this year.
• The Seahawks have a 1-1 record against the spread when an underdog by 5.5 points or more this year.
• The Seahawks have gone over in two of four games with a set total (50%).

Stats & Insights for Seahawks

• The Seahawks’ defense has been a bottom-five unit in total defense this season, surrendering 428 total yards per game, which ranks second-worst. On offense, they rank 10th with 361 total yards per contest.
• The Seahawks’ defense has been bottom-five in scoring defense this season, allowing 28.8 points per game, which ranks second-worst in the NFL. On the offensive side of the ball, they rank 11th with 23.8 points per contest.
• The Seahawks rank 12th in passing yards per game (246.3), but they’ve been less productive on the other side of the ball, ranking fifth-worst in the NFL with 274 passing yards conceded per contest.
• The Seahawks rank 13th in rushing yards per game (114.8), but they’ve been less effective on the other side of the ball, ranking fourth-worst in the NFL with 154 rushing yards surrendered per contest.
• Defensively, the Seahawks are a bottom-five unit on third down, ceding a 46.8% third-down conversion percentage (fifth-worst). Fortunately, they are excelling on the offensive side of the ball, producing a 46.8% third-down rate (second-best).
• While the Seahawks’ defense has had trouble stopping opposing offenses, ranking worst by surrendering 6.9 yards per play, their offense is best with 6.6 yards per play.
• The Seahawks sport a 0 turnover margin this season, which ranks 15th in the NFL.

Best Players for Seahawks

• Geno Smith: 1,037 PASS YDS / 259.3 YPG / 77.3% / 6 TD / 2 INT / 17 CAR / 64 RUSH YDS / 1 TD
• Rashaad Penny: 49 CAR / 292 YDS / 73 YPG / 2 TD / 4 REC / 16 YDS / 4 YPG / 0 TD
• Tyler Lockett: 27 REC / 302 YDS / 75.5 YPG / 0 TD
• D.K. Metcalf: 23 REC / 284 YDS / 71 YPG / 1 TD
• Will Dissly: 12 REC / 116 YDS / 29 YPG / 3 TD
• Uchenna Nwosu: 16 TKL / 2 TFL / 2 SACK / 3 PD
• Jordyn Brooks: 43 TKL
• Tariq Woolen: 13 TKL / 2 INT / 3 PD