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New York Giants vs LA Rams: Analyst Preview & Pick
The New York Giants (1-6) host the Los Angeles Rams (5-2) at MetLife Stadium as the offense finally gets some good news with the return of of WR Sterling Shepard. The Rams have been firing on all cylinders this season, but are 0-7 in their last seven matchups against the Giants.
Vegas Odds
This game saw a good amount of action earlier in the week, with the public already moving the spread and total. The Rams opened as 3-to-3.5-point favorites, but the spread quickly moved up to -4.5.
Spread Odds: Los Angeles Rams -4.5
Total Line: 42
At the time of publication, about 66 percent of the public was laying the points and taking the Rams. 61 percent of the wagers on the total have been on the OVER.
Betting Trends
-The total has gone UNDER in 14 of the Rams' last 21 games on the road.
-The Rams are 0-5 straight up (SU) and against the spread (ATS) in their last five games against the Giants.
-The Rams are 1-4 ATS in their last 5 games on the road against the Giants.
What to Watch For
Top AccuScore Trends: Week 9
- All NFL Picks vs the Spread: 64-47-8 +1,240
- All Side Value Picks: 64-51 +2160
- All Totals Picks: 65-48-6 +1220
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Giants QB Eli Manning has struggled all year, but it's tough to put all the blame on him given the injuries to his weapons. Still, the boo birds have been flying all season, some critics even pushing for his retirement. His numbers, though, have been about average compared to other QBs -- passing for 1600 yards, 10 TDs and 5 INTs heading into this week's matchup. Last week against the Seattle Seahawks Manning passed for 139 yards, completing 19 of 39 pass attempts, and 1 TD in a 24-7 loss.
Manning is projected to finish Sunday's game with 264 passing yards and 1 TD. He averages twice has many TDs per sim -- 1.3 -- as he does INTs -- 0.6.
On the opposite side of the 1-6 Giants, we've got a 5-2 Rams team that's been seemingly improving on a weekly basis. The team's only glaring weakness has been defending against the run, giving up 123 rushing yards per game.
NY running backs Paul Perkins, Orleans Darkwa, and Shane Vereen are projected to finish with a combined 109.3 yards and 1 TD against the Rams.
Analyst's Pick
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{plus} Analyst Pick::
Giants cover at home -- and have potential for a money line pick too.
The Rams are 0-5 ATS vs teams with a losing record; the Giants are 5-0 ATS in their last five home games vs a team with a winning road record.{/pluis}
