Saints vs Titans

Tyler Shough and the surging Saints ride a three-game winning streak into Nashville against a Titans team that has won two of its last three but still owns one of the league’s weakest offenses, ranking near the bottom in both yardage and scoring despite rookie Cam Ward’s late-season progress. New Orleans’ defense has quietly become a top-10 unit in yards allowed and has been stingy on the scoreboard, while Tennessee’s attack averages under 17 points per game and leans heavily on Tony Pollard to carry the load. The injury reports tilt slightly toward the Saints as well: Shough (hip) and Chris Olave (back) are practicing fully, while Alvin Kamara (knee/ankle) and multiple defensive linemen remain question marks; on the other side, key linebacker Cedric Gray is working back from a concussion along with several banged-up Titans defenders and role players. Historically this series has been tight—with the last two meetings decided by a combined three points and New Orleans winning two of the past three—but in a game with no playoff implications, the combination of the hotter defense, steadier rookie QB, and healthier primary playmakers makes New Orleans worth backing on the moneyline at this price. ([canalstreetchronicles.com](https://www.canalstreetchronicles.com/new-orleans-saints-roster/104793/our-offense-vs-their-defense-tennessee-titans)) Odds and availability are subject to change. This bet was made at 26/12/2025 11:37

Although both teams’ season-long scoring averages point right around this total, recent form from the rookie quarterbacks and some defensive leakage suggest a modest lean to the Over at 39.5. Ward and the Titans have quietly caught fire, with Tennessee winning two of three and putting up 26 points in a statement upset of the Chiefs as Ward tossed multiple touchdowns for a third straight week and Pollard ripped off yet another 100-yard day, signaling an offense that’s finally finding rhythm. Shough, meanwhile, just carved up the Jets for over 300 yards in a 29-point outing, and Olave is in the middle of a career year with more than 1,000 receiving yards as the clear focal point, facing a Titans defense that, while top 20 in yardage, has still been giving up nearly 27 points per game. With both clubs eliminated from playoff contention, game plans tend to open up, and a warm, calm afternoon in an outdoor stadium should favor the passing games rather than suppress scoring. That mix of late-season offensive momentum, leaky scoring defenses, and low number makes Over 39.5 worth a small play, though the volatility of two rookie passers keeps this at a B- confidence level. ([tennesseetitans.com](https://www.tennesseetitans.com/news/game-preview-titans-host-saints-in-2025-home-finale)) Odds and availability are subject to change. This bet was made at 26/12/2025 11:37

Against the number, laying less than a field goal with New Orleans is appealing but not without risk given how close this matchup has been historically, with a 23-21 Titans win in 2021 and a 16-15 Saints win in 2023 highlighting how often these games come down to a single play. The Saints have covered comfortably during their current three-game win streak, including a 29-6 domination of the Jets, and are 4-3 since Shough took over as starter, while their defense has climbed into the league’s top tier in yards allowed and is facing a Titans offense that still ranks near the bottom despite Ward’s recent surge. Tennessee’s home field and recent surge—including a 26-9 dismantling of the Chiefs—can’t be ignored, but injuries on both sides slightly favor the visitors, with Kamara’s potential absence mitigated by New Orleans’ passing-game focus and the Titans dealing with issues to key defenders and depth pieces, including multiple members of the secondary and front seven. With both teams out of the playoff picture, motivation shifts to 2026 evaluations, and the Saints’ more complete roster, better pass-game trio of Shough–Olave–Hill, and defensive edge make them the side to back at -2.5, though the one-score history in this series keeps the grade at a cautious B-. ([tennesseetitans.com](https://www.tennesseetitans.com/news/game-preview-titans-host-saints-in-2025-home-finale?utm_source=openai)) Odds and availability are subject to change. This bet was made at 26/12/2025 11:37