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The Redskins vs. Giants line was coming in at -7 in favor of New York. This is where the line opened. Some books were moving down a half point coming into the weekend. You can receive up to $250 FREE CASH when you join Sportsbook.com here. Mention your promo code….CARRIE STROUP. …That would be Yours Truly.
Sportsbook.com Line & Total: NYG -7 (even) & 46.5
Opening Line & Total: Giants -7 & 45
The Giants know that three more wins will put them into the playoffs, and they continue that quest Sunday when they entertain NFC East foe Washington.
The Redskins have already beaten the Giants once this year, handily back in Week 1, winning by a 28-14 score. And their offense is finally showing signs of life with Rex Grossman under center and a couple of rookie running backs—Roy Helu and Evan Royster— helping rejuvenate coach Mike Shanahan’s vaunted zone blocking scheme. The Giants have allowed 40.3 PPG and 490 total YPG in the past three contests, so the Redskins should be able to move the football with confidence.
The Redskins have had a hard time breaking into the win column lately, going 1-8 in their past nine games after losing to New England on Sunday. They turned the ball over inside the Patriots’ 10-yard line in the final minute down seven to clinch the loss. They have now coughed up 2+ turnovers in 12 straight games this season, totaling 29 TO during this giveaway fest. Grossman is tied for third in the NFL with 16 interceptions, but he has also thrown for 270 YPG and six touchdowns in the past four games. He is anxious to get on the field after watching how Tony Romo torched the Giants for 321 passing yards and 4 TD.
Helu has rushed for 100+ yards in three straight games, while adding another 102 yards receiving. He could also have a big day against New York’s 22nd-ranked run defense (128 YPG) that has given up 142 rushing YPG in the past four games.
New York has won six of seven SU at home against Washington (5-1-1 ATS) dating back to 2004. The Giants can exact a little revenge on the Redskins after Big Blue embarrassed themselves in Washington in Week 1. In the season opener, the Giants secondary made Grossman look like Johnny Unitas, as he threw for 305 yards, 2 TD and no picks in the 14-point Washington win. New York’s pass defense has been inconsistent all year, surrendering 1,037 yards (346 YPG) in the past three weeks.
But it was Giants QB Eli Manning who threw for 400 yards and two scores to lead his team back from a 12-point deficit with less than four minutes remaining in Dallas last Sunday night. This was New York’s first win in five games and put the G-Men tied atop the NFC East with the Cowboys.
- Carrie Stroup, Gambling911.com Senior Reporter
