The Washington Redskins make a trip to the Mercedes-Benz Superdome to take on the New Orleans Saints Sunday and they do so as heavy Week 1 road underdogs.
Robert Griffin III makes his highly anticipated NFL debut, but he’ll have his work cut out for him as a 9-point underdog at Sportsbook going up against Drew Brees and the high-octane Saints offense.
The total has gone OVER in each of New Orleans’ last five games and in five of Washington’s last seven.
Will Washington's OVER pattern continue with RG3 running the show? Historically, the Redskins are a Week 1 UNDER play (7-2 past 9 season openers).
View Washington vs New Orleans Odds and Stats.
Betting Line:
If you're siding with the visitors in this one, the Redskins were listed as 8.5-point underdogs at Sportsbook. Meanwhile, the over under line for the matchup was at 50.5, the highest of any Week 1 game.
Power Rankings / Prediction:
The Power Rankings at OddsShark have the No. 22-rated Redskins taking on the No. 5-rated Saints in this contest. Handicapping models indicate a 37-19 win for the Saints on Sunday.
Washington Redskins Trends:
When playing in September are 5-5
When playing on turf are 3-7
After being outgained are 3-7
When playing outside the division are 3-7
New Orleans Saints Trends:
When playing in September are 8-2
When playing on turf are 9-1
After outgaining opponent are 7-3
When playing outside the division are 8-2
A few Redskins at Saints trends to consider:
Washington is 6-1 SU in its last 7 games when playing on the road against New Orleans
The total has gone OVER in 6 of Washington's last 7 games when playing New Orleans
The total has gone UNDER in 4 of Washington's last 5 games on the road
The total has gone OVER in 5 of Washington's last 7 games
The total has gone OVER in 5 of New Orleans's last 5 games
New Orleans is 5-0 SU in its last 5 games at home
New Orleans is 9-1 SU in its last 10 games
The total has gone OVER in 6 of New Orleans's last 7 games when playing Washington
Next up:
Washington at St. Louis, Sunday, September 16
New Orleans at Carolina, Sunday, September 16
