The Washington Redskins (+3) are heading northeast to face their NFC East nemesis New York Giants at MetLife Stadium. Kickoff for this game is scheduled for 1:00 p.m. ET and fans can catch the action by tuning in to FOX.
Week 4 Betting Preview: Washington Redskins vs. New York Giants
In this Sunday NFC game, New York is getting picked as the favorite and is currently giving up 3 points. The Redskins are also receiving +130 moneyline odds while the Giants are -150. There will probably be some solid live betting scenarios in this game, and Vegas has set the over/under (O/U) at 46.5 points.
The opening line was initially set at -2 while the over/under was originally 46, so it seems that sharp bettors are siding with the G-Men.
The Redskins have lost 2.0 units so far and are 1-1 against the spread (ATS). The team’s posted an O/U record of 2-0.
The Giants have lost 0.3 units this season. The team is 1-2 ATS and has an O/U record of 2-1.
The Redskins are 0-3 straight up (SU), including 0-2 SU against NFC East opponents. The Giants are 1-2 SU overall and 0-1 SU against divisional foes.
The Redskins are still looking for their first win after a 31-15 defeat to Chicago last week. The passing attack could’ve been more effective as Case Keenum completed 30 passes for 332 yards, two touchdowns and three interceptions. Adrian Peterson (just 37 rushing yards on 12 attempts) led the ground attack in the loss while Paul Richardson Jr. (eight receptions, 83 yards, one TD) and Terry McLaurin (six catches, 70 yards, one TD) handled the receiving duties.
New York just earned a 32-31 win over Tampa Bay last week. The defensive unit let the Buccaneers pass for 380 yards and three touchdowns while rushing for 144 yards. Mike Evans was on a different level for Tampa Bay, putting up 190 yards and three touchdowns on eight catches. For New York, Daniel Jones completed 23-of-36 passes for 336 yards and two touchdowns. Saquon Barkley (10 yards on eight rush attempts) mounted the ground game in the win as Sterling Shepard (seven receptions, 100 yards, one TD) and Evan Engram (six catches, 113 yards, one TD) led the receiving corps.
Each team has a similar run-pass ratio on the season. Washington’s run the ball on 29.1 percent of its offensive possessions while New York has an overall rush percentage of 30.3. The Redskins have run for 48 yards per game (including 37.5 per game versus East opponents) and have just a single touchdown via handoffs this year. The G-Men are logging 117.3 rush yards per game (151 in conference) and have four total rushing TDs.
It seems like the G-Men may hold an advantage in all aspects of the ground game, since their backfield has generated 6.3 yards per carry while their defense is allowing 4.0 yards per rush attempt to opponents. The Redskins have recorded 2.8 yards per carry while allowing 4.8 yards per rush attempt to opponents.
The Redskins offense has averaged 311 yards in the air overall (300.5 per game versus conference opposition) and has seven passing TD so far. The G-Men have recorded 303 pass yards per outing (323 against NFC competition) and have four total pass scores.
Defensively, Washington should have the upper hand when it comes to limiting the pass. The team has allowed opponents to rush for an average of 142 yards and pass for 271 yards per game. The New York defense has given up 346 yards per game to opposing passers and 128.0 yards per game on the ground. The Redskins are allowing an adjusted net yards per pass attempt (ANY/A) of 8.30 to opponents, while the G-Men have given up an ugly 10.49 ANY/A.
Passing-wise, Keenum is up to 712 yards this year, and has connected on 69 percent of his 87 attempts with five scores through the air and three interceptions. Keenum has a 6.76 adjusted net yards per pass attempt overall, although that number sits at 5.18 over the last two games.
Daniel Jones has managed to complete 26-of-40 passes for 353 yards, two TDs and zero INTs for New York. His ANY/A sits at 8.20 for the season and 8.59 across his last two games.
Washington Redskins at New York Giants Free NFL Tip
SU Winner: Redskins, ATS Winner: Redskins, O/U: Over
Team Betting Trends
- The Redskins offense has created two pass plays of 40 or more yards, while the Giants have accounted for three such plays.
- The Washington defense has allowed three pass plays of 40 yards or more, while New York has given up six such plays.
- The Washington offense has created zero rushing plays of 20 yards or more, while New York has created three such runs.
- The Redskins defense has allowed three rushing plays of 20 or more yards, while the Giants have given up two such runs.
- The New York defense has sacked opposing QBs seven times this season. Washington has produced five sacks.
- Washington, as a team, has averaged 3.1 yards per carry over its last two contests.
- New York has averaged 5.2 yards per carry over its last two.
- In its last three contests, New York is 1-2 ATS and the over cashed in two of those three.
- The O/U for Washington’s last game was set at 46. The O/U pushed in the team’s 31-15 defeat to Chicago.
- The Over/Under for New York’s last match was 48. The over cashed in that 32-31 win over Tampa Bay.
