Week 16 Free Betting Pick – New York Giants at Washington Redskins

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The New York Giants and Washington Redskins will go head-to-head on the grass of FedEx Field. FOX is scheduled to broadcast the action and this NFC East game kicks off at 1:00 p.m. ET.

Betting Preview: Washington Redskins vs. New York Giants

New York is a live dog here and is currently getting 2 points. The Giants are also receiving +110 moneyline odds while the Redskins are -130. If one team can get out in front early it’ll create a decent in-game betting opportunity. Vegas has set the over/under (O/U) at 41.5 points.

This game’s O/U was originally set at 40, but the early action has slanted toward the over.

The underwhelming Giants are 6-8 against the spread (ATS) and are down 7.5 units so far. The team has posted an O/U record of 8-6.

The Redskins have lost 3.3 units for moneyline bettors this season. They’re 6-8 ATS and have an O/U record of 6-8.

The Giants are 3-11 straight up (SU), including 1-3 SU against NFC East opponents. The Redskins are 3-11 SU overall and 0-4 SU against divisional foes.

The G-Men are coming off a resounding 36-20 victory over Miami last week. The passing game could’ve been sharper as Eli Manning completed 20-of-28 passes for 283 yards, two touchdowns and three interceptions. Saquon Barkley (112 rushing yards on 24 attempts, two TDs) led the ground attack while Sterling Shepard (nine receptions, 111 yards) and Barkley (four catches, 31 yards) handled the receiving duties in the win.

Washington just lost a 37-27 game to Philadelphia a week ago. The team’s defense allowed the Eagles to kill the clock by rushing for 157 yards on 28 attempts, along with one rushing TD. Miles Sanders was outstanding, recording 122 rushing yards and a score on 19 attempts, along with 50 yards on six catches for the Eagles. For Washington, Dwayne Haskins Jr. completed 19-of-28 passes for 261 yards and two touchdowns. Adrian Peterson (66 yards on 16 rush attempts, one TD) led the running game as Steven Sims Jr. (five receptions, 45 yards, one TD) and Terry McLaurin (five catches, 130 yards, one TD) led the pass-catching attack in the loss.

New York has run the ball on 37.8 percent of its offensive possessions this year while Washington has a rush percentage of 43.5 percent. The Giants have run for 96.9 yards/game (including 122 per game against East opponents) and have nine touchdowns on the ground this year. The Redskins are averaging 101.1 rush yards per game (57.8 in conference) and have seven total rushing TDs.

The G-Men offensive scheme has tallied 244.1 yards/contest through the air overall (240.3 per game versus conference opposition) and has 24 passing TDs so far. The Redskins have put up 192.6 pass yards per game (252 in the NFC) and have 14 total pass scores.

New York has allowed opponents to rush for an average of 115.1 yards and pass for 277.1 yards per game. The Washington D has allowed 245.6 yards per game to opposing passers and 136.4 yards per game on the ground. The Redskins are giving up an adjusted net yards per pass attempt (ANY/A) of only 6.15 to opposing QBs, while the Giants have allowed a 7.32 ANY/A.

Offensively, Manning has amassed 839 passing yards this year, and has connected on 76-of-117 attempts with four scores through the air and five interceptions. He has a 5.59 adjusted net yards per pass attempt, including 6.56 over the last two games.

Dwayne Haskins Jr. has completed 91-of-161 passes for 1,062 yards, four TDs and six INTs for Washington. His ANY/A stands at a horrendous 3.92 for the year and 7.07 over his last two outings.

New York Giants vs. Washington Redskins Free NFL Tip

SU Winner: Redskins, ATS Winner: Giants, O/U: Over

Team Betting Notes

  • The Washington offense has lost seven fumbles this season while New York has lost 15.
  • The Washington defensive unit has tallied 42 sacks on the year while New York has just 32.
  • New York, as a team, has averaged 3.8 yards per rush attempt over its past three outings and 4.0 over its last two.
  • Washington has averaged 5.8 yards per carry over its last three matchups and 4.4 over its past two.
  • In its last three contests, Washington is 2-1 ATS and the over cashed in two of those three.
  • The Over/Under for New York’s last game was set at 46.5. The over cashed in the team’s 36-20 win over Miami.
  • In its last three matches, New York is 2-1 ATS and the over cashed in two of those three.
  • The O/U for Washington’s last matchup going into it was 38. The over cashed in that 37-27 loss to Philadelphia.