At the beginning of the season, Giants fans would have been thrilled to be in the playoff race in December. New York is in that Pro Football betting position heading into Sunday night’s game against the Washington Commanders. However, Big Blue fans are not in a celebratory mood. New York was one of the hottest brands in the season’s first half. Now the Giants are coming back down to earth. Rookie head coach Brian Daboll is facing his biggest challenge since arriving in New York. Daboll was a coach of the year candidate before the recent slump.
New York Giants vs. Washington Commanders NFL Betting Information
| Date and Time: | Sunday, December 18, 2022, 8:20 p.m. ET |
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| Location: | FedEx Field, Landover, Maryland |
| TV Coverage: | NBC |
| Team | Spread | Total | ML | |
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| Giants | +4½ (-110) | 40½ (-110) | +180 |  |
| Commanders | -4½ (-110) | 40½ (-110) | -220 | |
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Giants at Commanders SBG Odds Overview
At the onset of the week, the Giants opened as a solid online betting underdog. New York has come much further than anyone expected. Concurrently the Giants are facing the perception of failure. The great start to New York’s season raised expectations through the roof.
Now casual gamblers are fleeing Big Blue. As a result, Washington has been bet up higher than perhaps it should be. Hence, some bargain hunters are looking at New York. Washington is getting consideration from sharps based on the recent play of both teams.
New York Giants Team Overview
Last Sunday, the New York Giants lost 48-22 against the Philadelphia Eagles as 7.5-point home dogs. Additionally, the Eagles and Giants went over the total of 44.5. New York has a record of 7-5-1 straight up, 9-4 against the spread, and 4-7-2 over/under the total.
Overall, New York has NFL metrics of 23rd for total offense, 28th for passing, 6th for rushing, and 20th for scoring. While on defense, the Giants rank 26th overall, 17th against the pass, 29th against the rush, and 20th for points allowed. New York ranks 2nd for turnovers lost and 23rd for takeaways. Late on, the Giants have one win in their last six games. Now dreams of their first playoff berth since 2016 are fading with four matchups to go. Daniel Jones and Tyrod Taylor threw touchdown passes for the Giants.
Washington Commander Team Overview
Last time out, the Washington Commanders tied the New York Giants 20-20 as 2.5-point road favorites. Also, the Commanders and Giants played to a push on the NFL bets total of 40. Washington stands at 7-5-1 straight up, 7-5-1 against the spread, and 4-8-1 over/under the total.
Overall, Washington has NFL metrics of 21st for total offense, 23rd for passing, 14th for rushing, and 25th for scoring. While on defense, they rank 4th overall, 8th against the pass, 8th against the rush, and 10th for points allowed. Washington ranks 12th for turnovers lost and 21st for takeaways.
Washington QB Taylor Heinicke threw two touchdown passes. Most important of all, he hit a crucial fourth-down pass on a tying 90-yard touchdown drive. In sum, Heinicke finished 27 of 41 for 275 yards with two touchdown passes.
Giants at Commanders SBG Free Picks
As was previously noted, the Giants are fading. New York’s defense has become a Pro Football Betting liability. And Taylor Heinicke appears to have solved the Commanders’ QB quandary.
Giants at Commanders SBG Best Bet: Washington Commanders.