Monday Night Football odds, spread, line: Ravens vs. Saints predictions, NFL picks from expert who's 35-14

Ravens are 5-3 and the AFC's top team. The Saints are 3-5 and a 1.5-point road favorite. SportsLine's resident Ravens expert Mike Tierney has covered the NFL for decades and reported from seven Super Bowls. He is an amazing 35-14-2 on his last 51 NFL picks involving the Ravens, returning $1,950.

Tierney has broken down the Ravens vs. Saints Monday Night Football matchup and has released his picks and predictions. SportsLine has provided a list of NFL odds and betting lines for Ravens and Saints.

Ravens are 3-4-1 against the spread this season. Saints are 5-5-0 against spreads this year.

Ravens are the most dynamic rushing team in the league, generating 1,325 yards on the ground in only eight games. Quarterback Lamar Jackson is in top five with 15 touchdown passes. Baltimore is scoring points on 44.2% of drives and averaging 2.35 points per drive.

The Saints are in the top 10 in total defense and in first downs allowed. The Saints should be comfortable against a Baltimore offense that is No. 26 in passing yards. Baltimore is below-average in scoring defense, total defence and first-down defense.

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