The New Orleans Saints head into the 2026 season with a small glimmer of hope, believing they've finally found their starting quarterback. Tyler Shough impressed down the stretch last season, and New Orleans hopes he can build on that strong finish to help the team improve after a 6-11 campaign.
When you add hope with the fact the division has no clear-cut front-runner, Louisiana sportsbooks will surely see a lot of action on Saints futures bets this year.
Saints Futures Odds: Playoffs, Conference, and More
Here's a look at Saints odds for popular futures markets. The odds below are current as of August 28 and have been pulled from DraftKings Sportsbook. One thing I'd suggest before placing any futures bet for the Saints is checking the odds across multiple Louisiana sports betting apps because futures odds can vary much more compared to game lines.
As an example, FanDuel currently has the Saints' odds to make the NFL playoffs at +210. A $20 wager would result in $6 more in profit at FanDuel compared to DraftKings.
What the New Orleans Saints Futures Odds Tell Us
The Saints futures paint a picture of a team that is in postseason contention based on their unsettled division. While their Super Bowl odds are the eighth-worst and NFC Championship odds are third-worst, they have the second-best NFC South odds. Converting the Saints' playoff odds to an implied probability using our odds calculator shows they have a 35% chance with the regular season right around the corner. Tampa Bay, which has the shortest playoff odds in the division, currently sit at just +130 for reference.
Shough's emergence last season provides evidence of confidence. After starting the season 1-8, the Saints went 5-3 over the final eight games, a stretch that suggests the roster may be better than its overall record indicated.
How to Bet on Saints Futures in Louisiana
Louisiana delivers a fully regulated online and retail sports betting market. This gives Saints fans the opportunity to legally place wagers through legal betting apps like Caesars, Fanatics, FanDuel, DraftKings, and many more.
- Sign up with a legal sportsbook app.
- Find the "Futures" tab within the NFL markets page.
- Select what you want to bet on, whether that's Super Bowl odds, NFC South odds, playoff odds, or season win total.
- Add the pick to your bet slip, then review the odds and projected payout before hitting submit.
Louisiana sportsbooks promos can give new bettors an odds boost or promo boost on futures wagers. As an example, FanDuel currently has a "rewards stack" specifically for NFL futures odds. If you're registering for a particular operator for the first time, I wouldn't suggest using your sportsbook welcome offer on a futures bet. Some books require your wager to settle within a certain amount of time, and even for those who don't have that fine print, you could end up waiting months to get your bonus if you make your first bet on something like the Saints' playoff odds.
Key New Orleans Saints Changes To Know For The Season
The biggest addition came in the backfield, as Travis Etienne signed with the Saints to help a running game that averaged just 3.7 yards per carry, which ranked 31st in the league. While Alvin Kamara remains with the team, Etienne likely takes over as the top back, shifting the veteran into a complementary role. The Saints also added David Edwards to play left guard, solidifying the position and possibly opening up more running lanes for Etienne and Kamara.
The biggest loss comes on defense, as Demario Davis departed for the New York Jets. With that, Chase Young remains on the team after notching 10 sacks last season. Cameron Jordan re-inked with the Saints after generating 10.5 sacks last season. There are still questions on the defensive line and in the secondary that could determine how much the Saints improve, and whether they can make the playoffs this season.
