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NEW YORK JETS (9-2) at NEW ENGLAND PATRIOTS (9-2)
2010-12-06
Sportsbook.com using Patriots -4 & 45
One of the NFL’s biggest rivalries is renewed, and these are two of the league’s hottest teams. The Jets dominated the second half and frustrated Tom Brady in beating the Pats 28-14 in Week 2. Since then, each team has gone 8-1 SU, with New England 5-3-1 ATS and the Jets 6-3 ATS. The Patriots offense is much more diverse since they traded Randy Moss, which should lessen the impact of shutdown CB Darrelle Revis. Both teams are relatively healthy, with Jets OT Damien Woody (knee), WR Jerricho Cotchery (groin) and DBs Marquice Cole (hamstring) and Dwight Lowery (concussion) all expected to play on Monday night.
The Jets have been true road warriors, carrying an eight-game SU winning streak away from home, including a 5-0 mark this year. New York ranks fourth in the NFL in rushing yards (148 YPG), led by LaDainian Tomlinson (741 yards, 4.5 YPC, 5 TD). The future Hall-of-Famer has gained 770 total yards and five touchdowns in six career games against New England. The Jets’ passing offense has been inconsistent, but Mark Sanchez has averaged 279 passing YPG in his past four games, with seven touchdowns and four interceptions. Sanchez had a huge day in the Week 2 win over New England, completing 70 percent of his passes for 220 yards, three touchdowns and no interceptions. The Patriots pass defense currently ranks last in the NFL with 289 passing YPG allowed.
New England has won 25 straight home games with Tom Brady as the starting quarterback. With the Jets boasting the third-best run defense in football (86 YPG), Brady will look to air it out Monday night. Tom Terrific has been just that in his past six games, throwing for 250 YPG, 13 touchdowns and zero interceptions. For his regular-season career against New York, Brady has a 12-5 record and has thrown for 3,614 yards, 18 touchdowns and nine interceptions. The Patriots have not turned the ball over in five of their past six games, while forcing 11 turnovers in those five contests.
Brady has also won six of seven at home versus the Jets. These three trends show why Brady and New England will win and cover on Monday night.
Belichick is 31-10 ATS (+20.0 Units) after having won 4 out of their last 5 games as the coach of NEW ENGLAND. The average score was NEW ENGLAND 25.9, OPPONENT 17.0 - (Rating = 4*).
NEW ENGLAND is 27-10 ATS (+16.0 Units) revenging a same season loss against opponent since 1992.
The average score was NEW ENGLAND 21.9, OPPONENT 19.0 - (Rating = 2*).
Play Against - Road teams (NY JETS) - solid team - outgaining their opponents by 50 or more yards/game, after allowing 200 or less total yards in their previous game. (44-18 over the last 10 seasons.) (71%, +24.2 units. Rating = 2*).
Sportsbook.com betting trends show that 75% of action on the spread is backing Brady & the Patriots tonight.
Bill Belichick is 8-0 UNDER (+8.0 Units) in home games when playing against a top-level team (Win Pct. > 75%) in the second half of the season as the coach of NEW ENGLAND. The average score was NEW ENGLAND 21.1, OPPONENT 10.5 - (Rating = 3*).
Play Under - Any team where the total is between 42.5 and 49 points (NY JETS, NEW ENGLAND) - in a game involving two good offensive teams (335 to 370 YPG). (204-128 since 1983.) (61.4%, +63.2 units. Rating = 2*).
NFL Preseason Week 3 kicks off Thursday2010-08-25It’s commonly believed that that the third full week of the NFL preseason is the “dress rehearsal” for the regular season openers. Most coaches will go with their expected starters for up to three quarters of the action. Therefore, you would think that bettors who have been studying their materials over the offseason would be well prepared for what happens this weekend. With that in mind, let’s take a look at the two games that will jumpstart the schedule. According to oddsmakers at Sportsbook.com, New England is a 7.5-point favorite over St. Louis, and Green Bay is laying 3.5-points to Indy at home.
St. Louis (1-1) at New England (2-0), 7:30 p.m. EDT
Sportsbook.com Line: New England -7.5 Total: 37.5
Coming off a pair of rough performances, number one overall pick Sam Bradford is expected to get the start at QB for the Rams due to thumb and elbow injuries to starter A.J. Feeley. Bradford has completed just 44 percent (12-27) of his passes so far and has yet to find the end zone. On the bright side, he has not thrown a pick either.
The Patriots have displayed a balanced run-pass attack in winning their first two preseason games over the Saints and the Falcons. Veterans Fred Taylor and Sammy Morris both topped 50 yards against the Falcons and both scored on TD runs of 20 yards or more. Meanwhile, Tom Brady completed 10 of 12 passes for 85 yards and a TD to rookie tight end Aaron Hernandez. Fellow rookie tight end Rob Gronkowski also caught a TD pass courtesy of backup QB Brian Hoyer.
The Patriots are an obvious favorite in this matchup, but there are conflicting handicapping signs from StatFox demonstrating their ability to cover the rather large number in this contest.
First off, this system suggests the Rams are due for a bounceback:
Play On - Underdogs of 3.5 to 10 points (ST LOUIS) - after gaining 5.5 or less passing yards/attempt in last game. (53-24 over the last 10 seasons.) (68.8%, +26.6 units. Rating = 2*)
That angle boasts a perfect 6-0 ATS record over the last three seasons, including 1-0 last weekend.
Still, statistically speaking, this game could be a mismatch. The Rams were outgained by 188 yards per game in their first two preseason affairs, while New England has outscored its foes by 10.5 PPG in going 2-0 SU & ATS. As such, the StatFox Game Estimator calls for a 31-11 rout.
Indianapolis (0-2) at Green Bay (1-1), 8:00 p.m. EDT
Sportsbook.com Line: Green Bay -3.5, Total: 44
The Colts travel to Green Bay Thursday night still looking for their first win of the preseason. They are infamous for not typically giving a hoot about what happens in these games, but it is apparent that oddsmakers and bettors are expecting a different type of effort today. For one, the Colts are only a 3.5-point dog at Lambeau Field after playing as 4-point dogs at home against San Francisco and in Toronto against the Bills. For two, the line actually opened as Green Bay -4, but has dumped a half-point since.
Peyton Manning played five series and led the Colts to a pair of TD (one rush, one pass) in the first quarter of their 34-21 loss to the Bills last Thursday, but also had an INT returned 78 yards for a score. The Colts D surrendered a pair of long first-quarter scores: a 31-yard run and a 70-yard pass. Backup Curtis Painter bounced back from a dismal opener to complete 5-of-6 passes for 97 yards, including a 43-yard TD strike to Taj Smith.
The Packers dropped their preseason opener to the Browns 27-24, but bounced back to beat the Seahawks by the same score in their second game. Through two games, Aaron Rodgers is already in midseason form, having completed 20-of-24 attempts for 275 yards and 3 TD without an INT. Backup Matt Flynn has not been as sharp, connecting on 19-of- 35 for 199 yards and 2 INT without throwing a TD. He’s also been sacked three times to Rodgers’ none.
It’s difficult to think the Colts would go winless in the preseason again. Consider this system from FoxSheets:
Play On - Underdogs or pick (INDIANAPOLIS) - winless in the preseason. (80-42 over the last 10 seasons.) (65.6%, +33.8 units. Rating = 2*).
However, this game also has a large statistical imbalance, like the Patriots-Rams game. Perhaps a play on the total makes more sense:
INDIANAPOLIS is 12-1 OVER (+10.9 Units) in games played on a grass field since 1993 in the preseason. The average score was INDIANAPOLIS 19.5, OPPONENT 23.4 - (Rating = 3*)
Tim Tebow in the NFL
2010-05-04
Every NFL betting man wonders, Can Tebow do it in the NFL? It didn’t take long for the football world to see where he landed, Tim Tebow’s first round draft selection by the Denver Broncos leaves many professionals scratching their heads and many fans saying, “I told you so.” The professionals tend to forget that behind the ridiculous amount of press there exists a legacy to back up Tebow’s hype, you do not become the first underclassman to win the Heisman Trophy on smoke and mirror, Tebow has massive talent.
In the pros, Tebow is going to have to adjust his game. His unpredictable nature (will he throw or do it all himself?) made him a force to be reckoned with. In his new house that is a dangerous choice with defenders who triple your size. This man has accuracy, a hell of an arm (9286 passing yards), is an amazing decision maker, and has the ability to run if necessary.
If he can gel the team, get them to trust him, there is no reason he can’t be successful. The Broncos defense stepped it up last year, if they rally behind this quarterback, his crazy antics just might work. Everyone laughed at Miami for the wildcat, but sometimes when you bring a little bit of college to the pros it can have a great effect. With that said the Broncos are going to be a fascinating team to bet on in 2010, and if you are an NFL bettor there is no better place to make those bets than www.sportsbook.com where everybody bets.
All that being said, what was Coach McDaniels thinking? Practically no one believes Tebow is ready to start in the big time, so why waste your high draft pick on Tebow? The answer must be leadership. Since the firing of Shanahan, the unceremonious, pouty departure of Jay Cutler, and the spectacular unraveling of a 6-0 start last season, McDaniels needs a leader. That is something you cannot measure with statistics or size.
No matter what you personally think of Tebow, I hate him for being a Gator, you have to respect what he can do to unite a team. The Broncos have been left leaderless for years. Shanahan was given too much power running the offense and the defense; he lost points with the players. Cutler was their touchstone and he abandoned them. All they had was Marshall and he was toast by the end of the season, not to mention gone now too. They need someone to bring them together. McDaniels lost their trust once the losing began and he knows he can only lead the team if they are all on his side. Tebow brings loyalty wherever he goes.
While the rest of the commentaries will cover statistics and all the reasons Tim Tebow should have been a third round pick at best, I say this is an inspired move to remind people that winning comes from being a team. Now, the question remains, will seasoned pro players be willing to take their cues from a young punk? They have been hurting for so long, ripped apart by loosing their motivation, I think they are ready for Tebow’s brand of camaraderie. Those players are ready to bet on Tim Tebow leading them to the playoffs.
You can watch it across the sports board, teams that fall apart because all of their eggs lie with one player. Look at the Lakers right now, heck, look at the 49ers for YEARS. The amazing thing about Tim Tebow is that no matter how much he becomes the star or leader, he is ultimately a team player with trust in everyone around him. When you build a team like that, you are slated to be the underdog with enough heart to come through.
What does all this mean to the Denver Broncos next season? I think it means they are going to cover a lot of spreads. The Broncos will be underdogs often according to the experts, but Tebow is a master at finding a way to win, stats or no stats. Will Tebow lead the league in passing? No. But he will win games, and he will make a lot of savvy NFL Bettors very happy next year.
Sunday: Early NFL Kickoffs (1:00 PM ET, FOX & CBS)
2009-11-16
With one game already in the books for the Week 10 NFL slate, there are 13 more slated for Sunday. Eight of those games are early kickoffs being served to regional markets. The biggest matchup is that for the lead in the AFC North Division as 6-2 teams square off in Pittsburgh. Elsewhere, Minnesota and New Orleans will also be in action. Read on for some key betting tidbits on those games, plus a BEST BET writeup on the Jacksonville-NY Jets contest from the StatFox Platinum Sheet. Get the latest key info on all the action on the LIVE ODDS, BETTING TRENDS, and TEAM STATISTICS pages of Sportsbook.com.
(219) CINCINNATI at (220) PITTSBURGH
The AFC North race figures to be a slugfest the rest of the way, with all three top teams within striking distance of one another. The winners of the head-to-head battles figure to gain the upper hand. Prior to the first meeting of ‘09 between these teams, the winner in this series was usually Pittsburgh, who had gone 26-9 SU & 22-12 ATS vs. Cincy since ’92. The Bengals turned the tables though in Week 3, pulling out a 23-20 upset at home in the final minute as a 3-point dog. The Steelers will look to avenge that defeat and extend a 10-game home winning streak on Sunday. They are 7-3 ATS in that span, allowing just 14.1 PPG. The Bengals are off the home win over Baltimore, and boast a respectable 11-9 ATS record on the divisional road under Marvin Lewis.
(223) DETROIT at (224) MINNESOTA
Minnesota comes out of its bye week in control of the NFC North and riding high after winning at Lambeau Field. The Vikings square off with another divisional foe on Sunday when they host Detroit. Minnesota has won all three divisional games in ‘09, both SU & ATS, and is 5-0 SU & 4-1 ATS in its L5 post-bye week games at home. They are 8-1 SU & 6-2-1 ATS in the L9 meetings vs. Detroit. The Lions have lost all three of their divisional games, and have been outscored by 21.4 PPG. They come off another road loss, at Seattle, and have now lost 16 straight games away from, including seven vs. NFC North foes with an average losing margin of 17.0 PPG. These teams have played a relatively low scoring series at the Metrodome, going under in 10 of the L15 meetings.
(225) NEW ORLEANS at (226) ST LOUIS
New Orleans went through its first half of the 2009 schedule unbeaten. If the Saints are to fall a first time, it doesn’t figure to be the next two weeks, as they face two of the league’s worst teams on the road starting in St. Louis. New Orleans is a 14-point favorite, the largest chalk line it has faced in the Sean Payton era. They are 9-1 ATS as road chalk in his tenure, but just 1-4 ATS laying double-digits. The Rams are on a 4-14 ATS slide vs. teams scoring 27 PPG or more, and have lost six straight, both SU & ATS, vs. teams outscoring their opponents by >6.0 PPG, the average loss being 24.2 PPG. St. Louis has been particularly bad at home, having lost eight straight games, going 2-6 ATS. They are 0-3 SU & ATS in ’09 and being outscored by 27.7 PPG.
StatFox Steve had this to say about the Jaguars-Jets contest: Both Jacksonville and the Jets are 4-4 after eight games and each remains in the hunt for a wildcard spot in the AFC. Which team is better suited to compete the rest of the way though? That’s a pretty easy question to answer when you look at a few simple factors. First, Jacksonville’s best win came at Houston, but other than that, the Jaguars have beaten Tennessee, St. Louis, and Kansas City. In fact, they have played one of the league’s softest schedules to date. The result of their 4-4 mark now is a StatFox Outplay Factor Rating of -8.9. Normally I’d guess that a team with that rating would be lucky to be 2-6. Meanwhile, the Jets have an OF of +5.1, and should be much better than 4-4 with that level of performance. In short, New York seems far more capable of making a run at the postseason. Well rested, that run starts here. Play: NY Jets -6.5
NFL: NFL Stat Props
2009-08-07
With the NFL preseason getting underway, the regular season isn’t too far behind. Sportsbook will be starting a series of looks at each team and division in the coming days, but to whet your football appetite, we’ve prepared an interview with a professional gambler, breaking down some of the NFL Stat Props now available on the LIVE ODDS page. Read on to see what “Kendall” had to say about the various options, then hit them yourself.
Here is the interview…
We talked to a professional gambler the other day and asked him what makes him different about betting football than other sports bettors. He answered this way, “The professional has studied football for months and already made several long term and short term investments based on his knowledge. Your better-than-average sports bettor has been picking football magazines and started to do his home work, not making many futures bets, and more interested in the regular season and possibly a few NFL preseason games following teams he knows. Your recreational bettor is excited about picking his fantasy team.”
While his assessment might be harsh, it’s closer to the truth than most of us realize. The person we spoke to is named Kendall, who gambles for a living and belongs to wagering syndicate. He asked us to keep his last name anonymous for privacy reasons. Here is his take on a few prop wagers from Sportsbook.com.
What NFL quarterback is best bet to throw for most yards?
Kendall: Drew Brees led this category in 2008 and is favored again at +250. It’s hard to go away from Brees since his coach Sean Payton is essentially the new Mike Martz. Payton loves to throw the ball and has excellent understanding of Brees’ strengths and weakness. This is helped by Brees believing in Payton and digesting offense smartly and playing within his own capabilities. Let’s not forget, the former Purdue QB threw for over 5,000 yards (last season) and that was with Marques Colston and Reggie Bush out for long periods. Brees is not a lock to win this wager, as he is coming off career numbers and faces tougher opposition in 2009.
Tom Brady (+450) will be on a mission after last season. My Boston contacts tell me he is on-target and even more focused, realizing football is a privilege. Don’t expect Brady to play like he did the first half of 2007, nobody ever had before him. I actually like T.B. to win this bet, with only concern three cold weather games in weeks 14-16.
What about the other contenders?
Kendall: Payton Manning makes sense, but don’t like reports and quotes coming out of Colts camp. Definitely contender at +700, yet leery. Save your cash on Kurt Warner at +700. He’s been complaining about hip giving his trouble and will see very little time in preseason. The passing game has to have timing and though Warner is familiar with (Larry) Fitzgerald and (Anquan) Bolden, he suffers early which takes him out of running. I like both Aaron Rodgers and Philip Rivers at +1000. Green Bay has rather soft early schedule and Rodgers could pad stats like his predecessor. The Packers O-Line is being rebuilt, but I like Rodgers ability to throw on the run and hit big plays. Rivers is actually my favorite choice, but Norv Turner wants better balance and running game could return to San Diego.
My choices in order are Brady, Rodgers and Brees.
Moving on to most rushing yards, who will lead the NFL?
Kendall: It would be plain dumb to bet against Adrian Peterson (+200) since he is the most explosive running back in the NFL. His jitterbug moves in the hole and ability to hit full stride in two steps separates him from the pack. Peterson isn’t automatic however.
The best running back in the NFL in November and December (of last season) was DeAngelo Williams. On the year, Williams averaged 5.5 yards per carry and was over six the last two months. Why Peterson ranks over Williams is because he has a running mate in James Stewart. Williams isn’t built to take 16-game pounding, leaving room for a number of Stewart carries and yards taken away.
One back I would pass on (Michael) Burner Turner for Atlanta. In his first full season, he led the league in carries at around 370 (actually 376), which is heavy load. After monstrous first half, his production fell almost 15 percent. He’ll still be super back, but a bettor can find something more substantial than +500 on Turner.
Do you have any other running backs that could sneak away with rushing title?
Kendall: If the offensive line was better, I’d take Steven Jackson right now. He’s second only to Peterson and is home run threat, which piles up yards. Nevertheless, new coaching staff in St. Louis leaves too many unanswered questions. If Frank Gore is 100 percent healthy, he’s a great long shot at +2500. You know San Francisco will run the ball with Mike Singletary as coach, giving Gore ample opportunity. This will be critical year for Gore’s future, as he averaged 5.4 yards per carry his first two years and 4.2 the last couple. Maurice Jones-Drew is another very good choice and is any conversation about “do-it-all” backs. You have to admire his 4.8 yards per carry and will be featured back with Fred Taylor gone.
My choices in order are Peterson, Jones-Drew and Jackson.
I know you have little use for most of these players, but who leads in pass catching yards?
Kendall: I just wonder where all these guys developed narcissistic personalities. Anyways that has nothing to with winning props. This is the hardest bet of the three by far. Larry Fitzgerald is the odds-on choice at +500 and very difficult to make a case against him. At 26 (years old), he’s in his prime and has played enough to know what is expected. He took the quantum leap in the playoffs to be a star and he has kept his mouth shut in spite of growing celebrity. This year should be the season he’s the best, but Warner’s potential health makes me cringe.
Steve Smith is next at +550, but does anyone really trust 34-year old Jake Delhomme after the way he played in second half? Not me. Andre Johnson was the yardage leader in 2008, having to play with different quarterbacks. What worries me about A.J. is if Matt Schaub goes down again to injury, Dan Orlovsky is the current backup. Reggie Wayne is listed at +700, nonetheless is not big play receiver, having the same number of 20+ yard catches as Wes Welker (13). That means too many catches to win yardage title.
Well who do you like?
Kendall: I actually prefer a couple of longer shots. Nobody missed Brady more than Randy Moss. Not many 32-year old pass catchers are as multi-purpose as Moss, whose number dipped precipitously with (Matt) Cassell better at short passing game. Moss’s focus should return being a bigger part of the passing game and could have one last HUGE season, before really slowing down.
You can’t help but notice Calvin Johnson, literally. He’s 6’5, a pound or two either way of 240 and is as fast as any elite pass receiver. On a team that didn’t win a game, Johnson was fifth in receiving yards and caught 12 TD’s. With better supporting cast, a quarterback like rookie Matthew Stafford who can throw over secondary’s, its not the worst bet you can make at +1000.
My choices in order are Moss, C. Johnson and Fitzgerald.
NFL: Arizona at Philadelphia (8:15 PM ET, NFL Network)
2008-11-27
Limping into Thanksgiving after losing by 29 points in Baltimore and enduring the embarrassment of tying lowly Cincinnati, Philadelphia now has to pull itself together and slow down a former NFC East rival in Arizona. Coming up on the losing end would finish off any playoff hopes for the second straight season. The Eagles may have to lean on their defense, or hope QB Donovan McNabb, benched for the second half at Baltimore, returns to his earlier form. With all of the issues in Philly, bettors may be surprised to see HC Andy Reid’s team as a 3-point favorite.
It’s a shame most folks do not have the NFL Network, since the Cardinals possess a high-flying offense that boasts an MVP candidate in Kurt Warner, who’s on pace to throw for more than 5,000 yards. Warner’s already at 3,506 yards and has thrown 21 touchdowns, including 11 to Anquan Boldin and six to Larry Fitzgerald. He has recorded seven 300-yard passing games, including five in a row. This group is #3 in the NFL in scoring at 28.9 points per game. Despite the offense, the Redbirds have to overcome being 9-20 ATS as road dogs after SU and cover defeat.
Although he has struggled to get going since taking over the starting job in Week 9, running back Tim Hightower has been punishing in short-yardage and goal-line situations. He scored twice in last week’s 37-29 loss to the New York Giants and has nine touchdowns in 106 attempts.
For all the acclaim the offense receives, Arizona has been effective in slowing down the run. Led by linebackers Karlos Dansby and Gerald Hayes, the squad has allowed fewer than 90 yards rushing per game and eight rushing touchdowns. The Cardinals are in potentially tough spot against a burdened opponent off a loss and they scored less than 22 points, with 6-20 ATS record.
The aforementioned 13-13 tie put the Eagles in a corner and has forced head coach Andy Reid’s team to win in hostile environments like New York and Washington. The last time Philadelphia was at Lincoln Financial Field it allowed an astounding 401 total yards to the Giants, 219 of which were on the ground.
McNabb may lead one of the league’s top passing attacks (255 yards per game) but he was benched last week after coughing up the ball three times in the first half. McNabb completed fewer than 50 percent of his passes against the Giants, Bengals and Ravens and has cooled off since the Week 7 bye. Coach Andy Reid has said McNabb would start, yet one has to wonder if that is byproduct of short week rather than preference. Philadelphia is 8-3 ATS since 2003 after scoring 10 or less points.
Rookie wideout DeSean Jackson has been a nice addition with a team-leading 47 receptions for 699 yards but has only one touchdown catch. Throw in the fact that no other receiver has more than 30 receptions, and you see why the team has been in a rut. Even Brian Westbrook (34 grabs) has been stymied, for a team that is 0-7 ATS off consecutive road games.
The NFL Network will have this NFC contest for everyone who is stuffed and had their nap starting at 8:15 Eastern.
Thanksgiving Desert Angle- If both teams were underdogs in last game, the home teams is 7-3 ATS and the UNDER is 7-3.
NFL - Washington at New York Giants (8:15 PM ET – NBC)
2007-12-17
The Giants have secured a playoff spot and unless unusual circumstances arise, seem set to travel to Tampa Bay in the wildcard round. There are still three games to take care of before then however, starting Sunday at home vs. division rival Washington.
HC Tom Coughlin’s team has played better football on the road, going just 3-3 SU & ATS at home in ’07 and 4-7 SU & 3-7-1 ATS in the L11 overall. In fact, in the second half of the L2 seasons, they are 0-6 ATS at home. The Redskins are off a big win vs. Chicago that kept them in the wildcard hunt. Nothing but wins the rest of the way will make that happen though. Unfortunately, their L3 opponents are a combined 27-12. The favorite in the L15 games of this head-to-head series in New York is 11-4 SU & 10-5 ATS.
What was once a promising season of hope in the nation’s capital is now another in a growing line of failures for the once-great Joe Gibbs. Young QB Jason Campbell continues to build numbers but has fallen prey to mistakes he avoided in the early weeks. The defense has the tools to work as a unit to fear, but the tragic loss of safety Sean Taylor could be just as damaging on the field as it has been off. A once-lethal rushing defense may now find flaws exposed as the defensive backfield, already in trouble, is without their top ball-hawking leader.
The Giants are manic depressive. Their offense comes and goes without warning as QB Eli Manning continues to draw criticism for his lack of progress, nagged by poor mistakes that oft result in turnover and an inability to lead this team to a higher stage. However, it may be fair to point a finger at the defense. Surrendering 41 points to a Minnesota team void of a passing attack perplexes, indicating the defensive backfield is susceptible if the rush to apply pressure on the QB fails.
Keys to the Game
It’s hard to call the Giants impressive as they march towards the postseason. A better word might be sufficient, an upgrade over last year. Manning’s horribly-inconsistent play is a real conundrum, leaving little room for error. Washington has had a few more days to grieve which could help the team refocus on the road in an NFC East encounter. Interestingly, teams like the Redskins that were favored at home on a Thursday and are now road dogs have posted 12-4 ATS record.
Trends
~ Washington is 3-14 ATS in their last division road game of the season.
~ The NY Giants are 0-6 ATS in home games in the second half of the season over the last two seasons.
StatFox Edge - Giants cover
