19 targets ranks No. 3 in NO's target tree, 5 of them inside the 10; for tight ends, inside-10 target share is roughly twice as predictive of first TDs as volume. NO have scored the game's opening TD in 1 of 3 this season (3 of 17 last year); ATL have conceded it in 2 of 3 (10 of 17 last year). The model makes NO 56% to score this game's first touchdown. Model 7.8% against a devigged market 4.7%: +17% EV at +1400 (BetRivers). Staff call: starred as the published free pick; the pick we give out is the bet of the game.
Model 7.8%, market 4.7%, edge +17%