The New Orleans Saints (3-6) will play the Pittsburgh Steelers (2-6) in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. The game will begin at Acrisure Stadium at 1:00 p.m. EST. Even though both of these clubs' seasons have gotten off to slow starts, there is still time for things to change. New Orleans prevailed 31-28 in the most recent meeting between the two teams in 2018.
New Orleans enters this game fresh off of their Monday night battle with the Baltimore Ravens. After a bye week, Pittsburgh is coming into this game. In their final game, they were defeated by the Eagles, 35–13.
Saints vs Steelers Betting Odds
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Saints vs Steelers Match Details
Fixture: Saints at Steelers
Date and Time: Sunday, November 13 at 1:00 PM ET
Venue: Heinz Field, Pittsburgh, PA
Saints vs Steelers Key Stats
New Orleans is presently averaging 377.6 total yards and 23.6 points per game on offense. This results in the sixth-most yards and the tenth-most points per game. New Orleans also ranks sixth in the NFL in passing yards per game with 246.7 yards. Andy Dalton, who has nine touchdowns and four interceptions so far this season, will get the start as quarterback.
New Orleans is 12th in the league in terms of rushing yards per game with 130.9 yards. They are giving up 320.6 total yards and 25.2 total points per game. This results in the 11th most overall yards and the 29th most points allowed per game. New Orleans is allowing the ninth-most passing yards per game in the league with 199.7 yards.
Pittsburgh averages 299 total yards per game and 15 points on offense. This represents the 28th most yards and the 31st most points per game. This season, they have had trouble moving the ball consistently. Pittsburgh ranks 23rd in the NFL in passing yards per game with an average of 204.1.
Kenny Pickett, the rookie quarterback who has thrown two touchdown passes and eight interceptions this year, will get the start for Pittsburgh. Pittsburgh are allowing 395.1 yards and 24.6 points per game. Their defense is allowing 277.3 passing yards per game, and they keep giving up big plays.
Saints vs Steelers Best Picks and Prediction
Even though they have given up a few points this season, New Orleans will win this one. as they will stop the run and push Pickett to beat them through the air. Pittsburgh has had difficulty moving the ball both on the ground and in the air.
The New Orleans secondary will step up and stop Pittsburgh's passing offense because they are averaging the 31st most passing yards per game. In this game, New Orleans is superior to the Steelers since the latter will keep losing.
Pick: Saints -1 (-110)
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