The set-up: LA had a late melt-down last week in Tampa and it left with a 38-31 loss. New Orleans was just 1-2 when it headed to Detroit last weekend, but it came from behind to win 35-29 in a much tighter contest than expected. I believe that the banged up Saints offense will have its hands full here vs. this tough Chargers defense though which is allowing only 23.8 PPG. The Saints have allowed 30.8 PPG and without WR Michael Thomas in the line-up tonight, I have a hard time seeing the home side recreating last week's offensive performance.

The pick: Note as well that New Orleans is just 2-5 ATS in its last seven at home and only 2-6 ATS in its last eight games played on Monday Night Football, while the Chargers are 3-0-1 ATS in their last four on the road. Look for Justin Herbert, who threw for 290 yards and three TD's last weekend, to continue his progression as well. Bottom line, while the outright win is possible, in the end consider the points in this one.

This is a 1* FREE PLAY on the Chargers.