Game-day: 11/1/2009
Kick-off: 1:00 pm EST
The New York Giants need to win a game while the Philadelphia Eagles are flying high with clipped wings. The G-Men suffered their second straight loss and only their second loss of this season in their last game when the Arizona Cardinals came into the Meadowlands and beat Eli Manning and company.
It was an embarrassing loss for the Giants. Coming off of a drubbing by the New Orleans Saints, more was expected of the G-Men in their game against Arizona. Now that the Giants aren’t being talked about as the best team in the NFL, football betting fans can concentrate on why the G-Men have not only lost their last two games straight-up but also against the spread.
There is one word that sums up New York’s issues the past two weeks: injuries. The Giants have been decimated by injuries to their #1 ranked defense. CB Corey Webster, DT Chris Canty and CB Aaron Ross are all questionable to play this Sunday. LB Michael Boley is out indefinitely and safety Kenny Phillips has been placed on I-R.
The injuries have been ongoing throughout this season. It was only a matter of time before the injuries to the Giants’ defense took a toll on the team. In the past two weeks the injury issues have really hurt New York. Having to face two of the better offenses in the NFL in the New Orleans Saints and Arizona Cardinals the past two weeks didn’t help matters either. Unfortunately for the Giants, Philadelphia’s offense is good as well.
But it’s not great because, like the Giants, the Eagles have had a few injuries to contend with. Their top offensive weapon in 2008, RB Brian Westbrook, is doubtful this Sunday. DeSean Jackson, who has been their best offensive weapon in 2009, is probable on Sunday. Donovan McNabb is healthy and Philadelphia did look good against Washington this past Monday night, but looks can be deceiving. Washington QB Jason Campbell threw a pick and the Redskins lost 3 fumbles. Take those turnovers away and Philly’s great victory over Washington might not have been a victory at all.
Below are the NFL sportsbook betting odds for this game.
- New York Giants +1 -110 O 44 -110
- Philadelphia Eagles -1 -110 U 44 -110
Here are a few football wagering trends for this game.
- The New York Giants are 22 and 5 against the spread in their last 27 games on the road.
- The New York Giants are 4 and 0 ATS in the last 4 meetings between these two teams in Philadelphia.
- The Philadelphia Eagles are 5 and 1 against the spread in their last 6 games at home.
- Now, let’s take a look at how the offenses and defenses matchup.
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