New Orleans Saints defeat New York Giants 34-27: Recap, Betting Results & AiQ Picks
Sun, Oct 18, 2026 · NFL · New Orleans Saints 34, New York Giants 27
The New Orleans Saints defeated the New York Giants 34-27 at MetLife Stadium on Sunday, October 18, covering the -1.5 spread and going over the 46-point total to finish at 61.
New Orleans Saints vs. New York Giants final score and game recap
New York scored 7 points in the opening quarter, and New Orleans tied the game 10-10 at halftime. The Saints dominated the third quarter, outscoring the Giants 17-0 to build a commanding 27-10 lead. New York rallied in the fourth, scoring 17 points, but New Orleans scored 7 points to secure the victory.
Tyler Shough led the Saints with 16 completions on 30 attempts for 144 yards and three touchdowns without a turnover. Kendre Miller carried the ball 20 times for 70 yards. For New York, Malik Nabers caught 12 passes for 165 yards, while J.J. McCarthy completed 11 of 21 for 243 yards, one touchdown and one interception.
Who covered the spread in New Orleans Saints vs. New York Giants?
The New Orleans Saints covered the -1.5 spread, winning by seven points and comfortably clearing the line as the favorite.
Did New Orleans Saints vs. New York Giants go over or under the total?
The game went over the 46 total, finishing at 61 points—15 points above the line. New Orleans scored 0-10-17-7 by quarter while New York put up 7-3-0-17, with the combined total finishing well beyond the projection.
How did AiQ's New Orleans Saints vs. New York Giants predictions do?
AiQ finished 36-32 across every graded pick on this game.
- Moneyline: New Orleans Saints – WIN
- Spread: New Orleans Saints -1.5 – WIN
- Total: Over 46 – WIN
- Player props: 35-32 – LOSS overall on the listed picks
The model correctly identified the winner, the spread and the total, but missed most of the individual player prop selections.
New Orleans Saints vs. New York Giants player prop results
AiQ's player-prop record was 35-32, netting a loss of $347.07 on $100 per pick. Among the listed selections:
- Noah Fant over 10.5 receiving yards – actual 0 – LOSS
- Tyler Shough under 1.5 passing touchdowns – actual 3 – LOSS
- Malachi Fields over 24.5 receiving yards – actual 19 – LOSS
- Kendre Miller under 36.5 rushing yards – actual 70 – LOSS
- Isaiah Likely over 53.5 receiving yards – actual 99 – WIN
- Malik Nabers anytime touchdown – actual 0 – LOSS
- Jameis Winston over 229.5 pass rush yards – actual 156 – LOSS
- Jameis Winston over 31.5 pass attempts – actual 26 – LOSS
- Malik Nabers over 5.5 receptions – actual 12 – WIN
- Jameis Winston over 5.5 rushing yards – actual 4 – LOSS
- Bryce Lance under 13.5 receiving yards – actual 9 – WIN
- Darnell Mooney under 20.5 receiving yards – actual 0 – WIN
The model's prop selections underperformed, with only four of the twelve listed picks winning.
New Orleans Saints vs. New York Giants game prop results: first half, team totals and first quarter
- First-half moneyline: tied, bets refunded.
- First-half total 22.5: Under (paid -108); 20 points scored.
- New Orleans Saints team total 23.5: Over (paid -104); they scored 34.
- First-quarter moneyline: New York Giants won the first quarter (paid -112).
- First-quarter total 8.5: Under (paid -105); 7 points scored.
- New York Giants team total 23.5: Over (paid -104); they scored 27.
- First-half spread: New Orleans Saints +0.5 covered (paid -122).
New Orleans Saints vs. New York Giants odds: sportsbook value and line movement
AiQ's moneyline pick on New Orleans Saints at -108 represented a negative expected value price. The market implied 50 percent win probability after vig removal, and AiQ's calibrated estimate also placed the Saints at 50 percent. No closing line or line movement data were recorded.
New Orleans Saints and New York Giants betting trends: 2026 season
The Saints sit at 2-4 overall, 0-3 at home and 2-1 on the road. In five games with a recorded spread they are 2-3 against the spread, and in five games with a total they are 3-2 overs. Their last five results are win, loss, loss, loss, win.
The Giants are 3-1-2 overall, 3-1 at home and 0-1-1 away. In five games with a recorded spread they are 4-1 against the spread, and in five games with a total they are 3-2 overs. Their last five results are loss, draw, win, win, loss.
What's next for New Orleans Saints and New York Giants?
The Saints will host the Pittsburgh Steelers on Sunday, October 25. The Giants travel to Houston to face the Texans the same day.