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Saints are 2-0 on the season, and 0-1-1 against the spread.

Packers 2-point favorites over the Saints

Updated: Sep. 20, 2023 at 2:38 PM CDT
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By Garland Gillen
For more sports betting talk, checkout the Final Bet at 10:35 p.m. on Thursday night

Latest Lines

New Orleans Saints quarterback Derek Carr signed a 4-year contract this offseason. (AP...

Saints favorites in opener against the Titans

Updated: Sep. 10, 2023 at 9:53 AM CDT
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By Garland Gillen
The Saints are the favorites to win the NFC South (+105)

Final Bet

LSU DT Maason Smith will miss the Florida State game due to an NCAA suspension.

What’s the LSU-Florida State spread after Maason Smith suspension

Updated: Aug. 24, 2023 at 8:56 AM CDT
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By Garland Gillen
LSU vs. Florida State, 6:30 p.m., Sept. 3

Final Bet Stories

FILE - This Sept. 16, 2013, file photo shows the ESPN logo prior to an NFL football game...

ESPN strikes $1.5B deal to jump into sports betting with Penn Entertainment

Updated: Aug. 8, 2023 at 8:00 PM CDT
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By The Associated Press and DAVID HAMILTON AP Business Writer
The deal, announced Tuesday, could take Walt Disney Co.-owned ESPN into uncharted waters. Disney is fiercely protective of its family-friendly image, not typically associated with the world of sports gambling.

Final Bet

LSU and Kentucky start their three-game series on Saturday.

LSU no longer the favorite to win College World Series

Updated: Jun. 7, 2023 at 1:20 PM CDT
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By Garland Gillen
LSU is +350 to win the College World Series

Final Play

Southern California quarterback Caleb Williams holds the Heisman Trophy after winning the...

Football, Fútbol, Food: Caleb Williams sweepstakes is heating up

Updated: Jun. 3, 2023 at 10:54 PM CDT
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By Garland Gillen
USC quarterback Caleb Williams is currently the favorite to go No. 1 overall in the 2024 NFL Draft.

Final Bet Stories

Deion Sanders and Colorado open their season at TCU.  (AP Photo/David Zalubowski)

FFF: Sportsbooks down on Deion Sanders in debut season at Colorado

Updated: May. 30, 2023 at 9:31 AM CDT
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By Garland Gillen
Caesars Sportsbook set their over/under win total at 3.5 games.

Tiger Huddle football

LSU opens their 2023 season in Orlando against Florida State.

FFF: LSU-Florida State spread makes a big move

Updated: May. 28, 2023 at 12:42 PM CDT
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By Garland Gillen
LSU is a 2.5-point favorite over the Seminoles

Latest Lines

Chris Olave and the Saints are favorites in 10 games this upcoming season.

Saints playing the role of favorites in a majority of their 2023 games

Updated: May. 25, 2023 at 10:41 AM CDT
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By Garland Gillen
The Saints were 7-10 against the spread last season.

Latest Lines

Tulane won the AAC championship last season by defeating UCF at Yulman Stadium.  (AP...

Tulane favored in their opener against South Alabama

Updated: May. 24, 2023 at 12:35 PM CDT
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By Garland Gillen
Caesars also has Tulane as the favorite to win the AAC (+200).
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Final Play

FFF: Saints favored in home opener over the Titans

Updated: May. 12, 2023 at 5:24 PM CDT
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By Garland Gillen
The Saints are 3.5-point favorites over the Titans in Week 1. New Orleans is also the favorite to win the NFC South according to Caesars Sportsbook.

Tiger Huddle football

FFF: LSU win total for 2023 football season is out

Updated: May. 7, 2023 at 3:20 PM CDT
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By Garland Gillen
The defending SEC West champs finished the 2022 regular season, 9-3.

Latest Lines

FFF: Post-NFL Draft, Saints still the betting favorites in the NFC South

Updated: May. 4, 2023 at 11:41 AM CDT
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By Garland Gillen
The Black and Gold are +120 to win the NFC South according to Caesars Sportsbook. The Falcons (+300), Panthers (+330), and Bucs (+460) sit behind New Orleans.

Final Bet Stories

Betting trends for the 2023 NFL Draft

Updated: Apr. 27, 2023 at 1:56 PM CDT
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By Garland Gillen
The last ten NFL Drafts the Saints have traded up, and that included last year.

Final Bet Stories

LSU continues to be the betting favorite to win the College World Series

Updated: Apr. 12, 2023 at 6:41 PM CDT
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By Garland Gillen
LSU is 27-5 overall, 7-4 in the SEC, and undefeated in mid-week contest.

Final Bet Stories

Pelicans are 5.5-point favorites over the Thunder

Updated: Apr. 12, 2023 at 8:31 AM CDT
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By Garland Gillen
The Pels were 3-1 against OKC this season.

Final Bet Stories

Sports bettors doubted the LSU Tigers title prospects all season

Updated: Apr. 3, 2023 at 5:00 PM CDT
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By Garland Gillen
LSU held 60-1 odds to win the national championship when the season started

Final Bet Stories

FFF: Saints over/under win total for the 2023 season is out

Updated: Apr. 1, 2023 at 6:45 PM CDT
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By Garland Gillen
The Saints are the favorites to win the NFC South according to Caesars Sportsbook

Final Play

FFF: What do the sportsbooks say about the No. 1 overall pick in the NFL Draft

Updated: Mar. 24, 2023 at 4:00 PM CDT
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By Garland Gillen
Panthers are poised to take a QB with the No. 1 overall pick

Final Bet Stories

Saints Super Bowl odds see an uptick after Derek Carr contract agreement

Updated: Mar. 6, 2023 at 10:54 AM CST
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By Garland Gillen
New Orleans now holds 30-1 odds to win Super Bowl 58 according to Caesars Sportsbook.

Tiger Huddle football

FFF: LSU underdogs to Florida State and Alabama in early college football lines

Updated: Mar. 3, 2023 at 7:14 PM CST
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By Garland Gillen
LSU is a 1-point underdog to Florida State, and the Tigers are 9.5-point underdogs at Alabama.

Final Bet Stories

LSU underdog in their opener against Florida State

Updated: Feb. 23, 2023 at 12:44 PM CST
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By Garland Gillen
The LSU Tigers opened as a 1-point underdog against Florida State according to FanDuel Sportsbook.

Final Play

FFF: Saints favorite to land Derek Carr in betting odds

Updated: Feb. 16, 2023 at 10:50 AM CST
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By Garland Gillen
New Orleans is +300 to sign Carr according to DraftKings Sportsbook. The Jets, Buccaneers, and the Panthers are close behind.

Latest Lines

Mahomes health concerns dissipate, Chiefs favorites once again over the Bengals

Updated: Jan. 27, 2023 at 4:23 PM CST
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By Garland Gillen
Patrick Mahomes received no injury designation on his ankle Friday, and is now ready to roll against the Bengals.

Latest Lines

With questions surrounding Mahomes injured ankle, Burrow and the Bengals favorites over the Chiefs

Updated: Jan. 24, 2023 at 11:42 AM CST
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By Garland Gillen
Burrow is 3-0 in his career against Mahomes and the Chiefs.

Final Bet

ESPN: Citrus Bowl sports betting halted by NJ; Brees to blame?

Updated: Dec. 30, 2022 at 3:59 PM CST
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By WAFB Staff
New Jersey gaming regulators have ordered a halt to sports betting on the Citrus Bowl between LSU and Purdue due to a violation of state regulations, according to a report by ESPN.

Final Bet

Blustery conditions lead to extremely low Saints-Browns over/under

Updated: Dec. 23, 2022 at 3:45 PM CST
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By Garland Gillen
It’s expected to be 12 degrees at noon, with a chance of snow showers.

Final Bet

Tulane-USC spread all over the board for the Cotton Bowl

Updated: Dec. 8, 2022 at 5:32 PM CST
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By Garland Gillen
Caleb Williams suffered a significant hamstring injury in the Trojans loss to Utah in the Pac-12 championship game.

Final Bet

LSU big favorites over Purdue in the Citrus Bowl

Updated: Dec. 8, 2022 at 4:52 PM CST
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By Garland Gillen
A huge factor in the spread, Purdue just lost their head coach, Jeff Brohm, to the Louisville Cardinals.

Final Bet

LSU slight favorites over Ole Miss after big movements in the betting line

Updated: Oct. 19, 2022 at 4:14 PM CDT
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By Garland Gillen
LSU is 5-2 overall, and 4-3 against the spread.

Final Bet

Saints slim underdogs at Arizona on Thursday night

Updated: Oct. 19, 2022 at 3:41 PM CDT
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By Garland Gillen
New Orleans is 2-4 overall, and 2-4 against the spread

Final Bet

Optimism surrounds the Pelicans in sports betting odds

Updated: Oct. 19, 2022 at 8:35 AM CDT
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By Garland Gillen
The Pelicans are 3-point underdogs in their opener against the Nets.

Final Bet

Florida a 3-point favorite over LSU

Updated: Oct. 10, 2022 at 10:27 AM CDT
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By Garland Gillen
LSU and Florida are both 4-2 overall.

Final Bet

Bengals a slim favorite over the Saints

Updated: Oct. 10, 2022 at 9:58 AM CDT
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By Garland Gillen
New Orleans ended a three-game losing streak on Sunday by beating the Seahawks, 39-32.

Final Bet

LSU underdogs at home against Tennessee

Updated: Oct. 3, 2022 at 9:01 AM CDT
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By Garland Gillen
LSU is 3-2 against the spread. The Tigers didn’t cover against Florida State and Auburn.

Final Bet

LSU is a 9-point favorite on the road at Auburn

Updated: Sep. 27, 2022 at 7:11 AM CDT
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By Garland Gillen
Overall LSU is 3-1, and 3-1 against the spread.

Latest Lines

Saints 2.5-point underdogs to the Vikings in London matchup

Updated: Sep. 26, 2022 at 12:20 PM CDT
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By Garland Gillen
The Black and Gold are 0-3 against the spread this season.

Final Bet Stories

Tulane 13-point favorites over Southern Miss

Updated: Sep. 21, 2022 at 10:57 AM CDT
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By Garland Gillen
For all your sports betting news checkout the Final Bet at 10:35 p.m. on Thursday on FOX 8.

Final Bet Stories

Saints are a 3-point favorite over the winless Carolina Panthers

Updated: Sep. 20, 2022 at 4:58 PM CDT
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By Garland Gillen
The Saints are 0-2 against the spread this season. This is the second time in three games New Orleans is the favorite on the road (Falcons was the other).

Sports Betting

Caesars Sportsbook hitting the road for a “truck tour”

Updated: Sep. 14, 2022 at 3:32 PM CDT
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By Garland Gillen
The truck tour will make multiple stops in New Orleans. They’ll be in the city for the Saints-Raiders game on Oct. 30, and Saints-Ravens on Nov. 7.

Sports Betting

Saints open as underdogs against the Buccaneers

Updated: Sep. 12, 2022 at 10:24 AM CDT
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By Garland Gillen
The Bucs have been installed as 2.5-point favorites over the Saints.

Sportsbook

Sports bettors keen on LSU going over 7 wins

Updated: Sep. 4, 2022 at 2:05 PM CDT
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By Garland Gillen
Over seven wins has nabbed 91.7% of the tickets and 82.5% of the handle.

Sportsbook

Saints odds to win the Super Bowl move in positive direction

Updated: Aug. 26, 2022 at 6:59 AM CDT
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By Garland Gillen
New Orleans opened at 50-1 odds to win the “Big One”, that’s now risen to 40-1.

Sportsbook

Sports bettors keen on Saints against the Falcons in Week 1

Updated: Aug. 10, 2022 at 3:44 PM CDT
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By Garland Gillen
The Saints have attracted a whopping 94% of the total number of tickets and 98% of the total dollars wagered according to Caesars.

Sportsbook

Tulane favored by 30 points in their opener against UMass

Updated: Aug. 6, 2022 at 10:33 AM CDT
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By Garland Gillen
Tulane finished 2-10 last season overall, and 6-6 against the spread.

Sportsbook

Saints will play the underdog role in 2022 according to betting odds

Updated: Jul. 29, 2022 at 6:00 PM CDT
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By Garland Gillen
Eight contest in 2022, the Saints are the underdogs.That includes both games against the Bucs.

Sportsbook

First look at Caesars Sportsbook at Harrah’s Casino

Updated: Jul. 17, 2022 at 6:59 PM CDT
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By Garland Gillen
A 147-foot video screen and state-of-the-art, high-powered audio system will ensure customers don’t miss a single play and have continual access to up-to-the-second odds.

Sportsbook

LSU the betting favorite to get out of the Hattiesburg Regional

Updated: Jun. 3, 2022 at 10:24 AM CDT
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By Garland Gillen
LSU (38-20) takes on Kennesaw State (35-26) at 6 p.m. on Friday. USM (43-16) opens the Hattiesburg Regional matching up with Army (31-23).

Final Play

FFF: Saints win total should be further examined

Updated: May. 29, 2022 at 10:59 AM CDT
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By Garland Gillen
Caesars Sportsbook started the Saints win total at 7.5 wins. That number has been bet up to eight wins now.

Sportsbook

Caesars Sportsbook releases odds for every Saints game this season

Updated: May. 20, 2022 at 1:23 PM CDT
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By Garland Gillen
The Saints are 4-point favorites in Week 1 at the Falcons.
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