New York Giants at Washington Commanders Betting Preview
18 December 2022
The New York Giants and Washington Commanders played a few weeks ago too. In that game, the score ended up at a 20-20 tie. Neither of these teams would like to see this game end in a tie this time.
The Giants have a 7-5-1 record this season and are third in the NFC East. If they want any shot at getting into the playoffs, they'll need to start by winning this game.
The Washington Commanders have the same 7-5-1 record this season. They're tied for third in the NFC East and have won three of their last five games.
After hitting the bay week, the Washington Commanders are looking to win their eighth game. It won't be easy, however, as the Giants have one of the best rushing offenses in the league.
New York Giants: Giants need to run the ball efficiently
The last game the New York Giants played ended in a 48-22 loss. They faced another NFC East rival, the Philadelphia Eagles. New York had no answers for the Eagles' offense, and the Eagles' defense was smothering them. Because of this, they couldn't move the ball well or stop the Eagles from scoring. Today, they'll find themselves in a much better position.
As a team, the New York Giants average 20.5 points per game, ranking 20th in the league. Where they excel is in the running game, averaging 147.6 yards per game.
They rank sixth in the NFL in this category and need to run the ball well today. If they do, they'll control the pace of the game and be able to stay in front of the Commanders.
Washington Commanders: Commanders are favored to win
In our opinion, the Washington Commanders being favored is slightly surprising. They have one of the worst offenses in the league, averaging 19.5 points per game.
However, they have a few significant wins under their belt this season. One of these was a 32-21 win over the Philadelphia Eagles a few weeks ago. If they can beat Philadelphia, they can definitely beat the Giants.
The last game between these two ended in a tie, something Washington would like to avoid. The good news for them is they have a very strong defense, allowing just 19.7 points per game.
They rank 10th in the NFL in this category, and their offense is getting better under Taylor Heinicke. With that being said, they'll still need to cover 4.5 points to win at the sportsbook.
New York Giants vs. Washington Commanders Betting Pick
This game should definitely be an entertaining one, especially defensively. The Giants have a stout running game, but the Commanders have a strong defense. On average, the Commanders are allowing just 110.4 rushing yards per game.
With a tough defense and a week of rest, the Commanders are our pick here. The 4.5-point spread shouldn't be too bad either, as they've beaten the Eagles by 11 points. Look for the Commanders to stop the Giants' running game and put up quite a few points.
DunkelIndex Free Pick: Washington Commanders -4.5, OVER
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