This week's line indicates a throwing game script for the Saints, who are -6.5-point underdogs.The predictive model expects the Saints to be the 8th-least run-centric team among all teams this week with a 40.9% run rate, accounting for their underlying strategic approach and matchup dynamics.This game will be played in a dome—which means no wind, higher pass volume, higher touchdown potential, and increased passing efficiency.While Kendre Miller has garnered 31.5% of his team's carries in games he has played last year, the model projects him to be a much smaller piece of New Orleans's ground game in this week's game at 21.0%.The Cardinals safeties profile as the 3rd-best unit in the NFL last year in regard to run defense.
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