Saints Get Blanked in LA as DarkHorse Cashes Easy Under
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Posted Aug 23, 2026, 12:50 AM
The Rams dismantled the Saints 34-0 in a preseason beatdown that played out exactly as expected—sloppy, vanilla, and mercifully low-scoring for three quarters before garbage time arrived. DarkHorse's under 37.5 never broke a sweat, cashing with room to spare as both offenses sputtered through their typical late-August malaise.
Without Alvin Kamara nursing that MCL sprain, New Orleans leaned on Spencer Rattler and a parade of third-stringers who couldn't generate anything resembling rhythm. The Saints offense was DOA, failing to reach the end zone against a Rams defense that was barely game-planning. Los Angeles controlled tempo with their backups—Ty Simpson and Stetson Bennett IV managing the game conservatively, just as they did in their previous 20-12 preseason win.
The 34 points looks uglier than the actual flow suggested. Preseason football is about roster cuts and reps, not fireworks, and this one checked every box for an under bettor. Vanilla playcalling, limited possessions for anyone who matters, and zero urgency to push the pace. The Rams pulled away late against guys who'll be job-hunting next week, but the damage was done early—this total was cooked by halftime.
DarkHorse nailed it. Preseason unders print money when you trust the process, and this one never had a pulse. Easy cash.