You can bet on NFL odds for the First Touchdown Scorer and Anytime Touchdown Scorer in the Lions-Saints game this week.
Ahead of the Week 1 matchup on September 13, 2026 at Ford Field, here’s a compilation of odds, trends, and data for the First TD and Anytime TD Scorer markets at BetMGM.
First TD Scorer Odds & Picks: Lions – Saints
Here are updated First TD odds and picks (percentage chances using implied probability of the odds):
| Player | First TD Odds | Pick |
|---|---|---|
| Jahmyr Gibbs (DET) | +230 | 30.3% |
| Amon-Ra St. Brown (DET) | +600 | 14.3% |
| Travis Etienne (NO) | +800 | 11.1% |
| Jameson Williams (DET) | +800 | 11.1% |
| Sam LaPorta (DET) | +950 | 9.5% |
| Chris Olave (NO) | +1150 | 8.0% |
| Juwan Johnson (NO) | +1650 | 5.7% |
| Jacob Saylors (DET) | +1700 | 5.6% |
| Isaac TeSlaa (DET) | +1800 | 5.3% |
| Tyler Shough (NO) | +2000 | 4.8% |
| Kendre Miller (NO) | +2200 | 4.3% |
| Alvin Kamara (NO) | +3000 | 3.2% |
| Noah Fant (NO) | +3500 | 2.8% |
| Brock Wright (DET) | +4000 | 2.4% |
| Tyler Conklin (DET) | +4500 | 2.2% |
| Jared Goff (DET) | +6000 | 1.6% |
Anytime TD Scorer Odds & Picks: Lions – Saints
Here are updated Anytime TD odds and picks (percentage chances using implied probability of the odds):
| Player | Anytime TD Odds | Pick |
|---|---|---|
| Jahmyr Gibbs (DET) | -300 | 75.2% |
| Travis Etienne (NO) | +100 | 50.0% |
| Amon-Ra St. Brown (DET) | +110 | 47.6% |
| Chris Olave (NO) | +140 | 41.7% |
| Jameson Williams (DET) | +155 | 39.2% |
| Sam LaPorta (DET) | +188 | 34.7% |
| Juwan Johnson (NO) | +210 | 32.3% |
| Tyler Shough (NO) | +300 | 25.0% |
| Jacob Saylors (DET) | +360 | 21.7% |
| Kendre Miller (NO) | +390 | 20.4% |
| Isaac TeSlaa (DET) | +400 | 20.0% |
| Alvin Kamara (NO) | +500 | 16.7% |
| Noah Fant (NO) | +675 | 12.9% |
| Brock Wright (DET) | +1000 | 9.1% |
| Tyler Conklin (DET) | +1600 | 5.9% |
| Jared Goff (DET) | +2000 | 4.8% |
Will Jahmyr Gibbs Score a TD This Week?
Using implied probability from his Anytime TD Odds, there’s a 75.2% chance Gibbs scores a touchdown this week against the Saints.
Will Travis Etienne Score a TD This Week?
Using implied probability from his Anytime TD Odds, there’s a 50.0% chance Etienne scores a touchdown this week against the Lions.
Will Amon-Ra St. Brown Score a TD This Week?
Using implied probability from his Anytime TD Odds, there’s a 47.6% chance St. Brown scores a touchdown this week against the Saints.
Will Chris Olave Score a TD This Week?
Using implied probability from his Anytime TD Odds, there’s a 41.7% chance Olave scores a touchdown this week against the Lions.
Will Jameson Williams Score a TD This Week?
Using implied probability from his Anytime TD Odds, there’s a 39.2% chance Williams scores a touchdown this week against the Saints.
First TD Scorer Trends
- Jahmyr Gibbs has scored the first touchdown 11 times since the beginning of the 2023 season – most among active Lions players (including playoffs).
- Travis Etienne has scored the first touchdown nine times since the beginning of the 2023 season – most among active Saints players (including playoffs).
- Sam LaPorta has scored the first touchdown six times since the beginning of the 2023 season – most among NFL TE’s (including playoffs).
- Alvin Kamara has scored the first touchdown 18 times in his career – most among active Saints players (including playoffs).
- Amon-Ra St. Brown has scored the first touchdown eight times in his career – 2nd-most among active Lions players (including playoffs).
- Noah Fant has scored the first touchdown four times in his career – 3rd-most among active Saints players (including playoffs).
- Jahmyr Gibbs scored the first touchdown on a 15-yard pass from Jared Goff in the Lions’ last outing, a 19-16 win against the Bears.
First Touchdown Insights
- The Lions recorded the first touchdown in 11 of their 17 games last season.
- The Saints recorded the first touchdown in three of their 17 games last season.
First TD trends
- The Lions have scored the first touchdown in four of their last five games (including playoffs).
- The Lions have scored the first touchdown in each of their last two games against the Saints.
- The Saints have given up the first touchdown in each of their last two games.
Rushing/Receiving Splits
- The Lions scored 21 rushing TDs from their 17 games last season , while allowing 16 rushing TDs.
- The Lions allowed 35 passing TDs from their 17 games last season , while allowing 31 passing TDs.
- The Saints scored nine rushing TDs from their 17 games last season , while allowing 12 rushing TDs.
- The Saints allowed 19 passing TDs from their 17 games last season , while allowing 25 passing TDs.
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