Ouch. According to surveying of game picks from around the NFL media landscape at Pickwatch, a staggering 72% majority of Week 8 picks are coming in for the visiting team. Both the Las Vegas Raiders (2-4) and the New Orleans Saints (2-5) are looking for their third win of the season this week, but just 28% of media experts, national reporters, and fan blogs from around the Internet like New Orleans to win at home.
That’s a tough look, but it makes sense. The Saints are missing a ton of starters due to injuries and their defense has ranked among the worst in pro football over the last month. Las Vegas is on a roll, having come out of their bye week to wallop on the Houston Texans last Sunday. Raiders star running back Josh Jacobs is a horrible matchup for a Saints defense that’s struggled to tackle opponents in the open field.
