NFL 5*
(NFL) Green Bay vs. New Orleans, 09/12/2021 4:25 PM, Score: 3 - 38
Total: 49.00 | -112.00 Over
Result: Loss
Green Bay vs. New Orleans 4:25 PM ET
Game# 483-484
Play On: Over 49.0 (5*)

This game was originally scheduled to be played in New Orleans but had to be moved to Jacksonville due to weather damage and dangerous conditions. Nonetheless, New Orleans has played 7-0 to the over in their last 7 season openers with a combined average of 63.0 points scored per game. Furthermore, since 2011, the Saints have played 8-0 to the over in season openers when there was a total of 53.0 or less, and there was a combined average of 64.3 points scored per game. Since head coach Sean Payton began his tenure in New Orleans, he’s gone up against Green Bay 6 times, and 5 of those contests went over the total. Digging a bit deeper into those head-to-head matchups showed me that if there was a number of 46.0 or greater, then those games played 5-0 to the over with a combined average of 68.8 points scored per game.

With star quarterback Aaron Rodgers under center the Packers have played 8-2 to the over in their previous 10 season openers. Green Bay has also played 4-0 to the over in their last 4 season openers not play at Lambeau Field when there was a total of 47.0 or greater. Lastly, Green Bay has scored 31 points or more in 7 of their last 10 as a favorite in games not played at home. Bet on this game to go over the total.