The Los Angeles Chargers and New York Giants both enter October with an 0-4 SU record in 2017. Something has to give when these two teams clash in East Rutherford this Sunday.
Los Angeles is 0-9 SU and 0-8-1 ATS over its last nine games. Five of the Chargers’ last seven losses have come by a field goal or less, including last week’s 26-24 loss to Philadelphia. The Chargers hope to finally crack the code against the Giants, whom they are 3-0 SU and ATS against in the last three meetings between the two teams.
Eli Manning ranking fifth in the NFL in passing yards with 1,113 through the first four games of the season has not translated into wins for the Giants. New York is 0-5 SU over its last five games, but has picked up ATS wins in each of its last two games as an underdog. The Giants are 18-4 SU in their last 22 games as a favorite of a field goal or higher.
Both of these teams have major issues running the ball. Los Angeles ranks 29th in the NFL averaging 67.5 rushing yards per game and New York ranks 31st with 59.3 per game.
Sportsbook Odds & Computer Pick
The New York Giants were listed as 3.5-point favorites at Sportsbook and other online sportsbooks, with the total listed at one point at 43.5.
Prediction-scoring formulas run on this game picked a potential 26-20 result in favor of the Giants. View the computer score prediction and who will win the pick on the moneyline for all upcoming NFL matchups here.
Los Angeles Chargers vs New York Giants Matchup
Team Betting Records & Power Rankings
This season the New York Giants are 0-4 overall and 2-2 against the spread, while the Chargers are 0-4 and 0-3-1 ATS. As for the totals, New York is 2-2 on the OU, and Los Angeles is 2-2. Stay Informed: follow us on Twitter for odds specials, betting line moves and New York vs Los Angeles injuries news.
The Power Rankings at OddsShark have the No. 23-rated Los Angeles Chargers taking on the No. 18-rated New York Giants in this betting contest.
Statistical Matchup
Offensively, the game matches up the New York Giants' No. 31-ranked offense (15 PPG) against a Los Angeles Chargers defense that ranks No. 23 at 23.25 PPG. The Giants passing attack has averaged 265 yards per game, more than the Chargers give up through the air (192 YPG on average).
In comparing defenses, the Los Angeles Chargers own the league's No. 27-rated front 7 in terms of stopping the run, allowing 140 yards per game when on the road. New York, on the other hand, rates No. 29 this week in generating rushing yards at home.
Recent Outings Betting Recap
Philip Rivers handled the Eagles defense in his team's most recent action, throwing for 347 yards and 2 scores, but Los Angeles still lost to Philadelphia 26-24.
Last time out, New York got 2 scoring strikes from Eli Manning in a 25-23 loss against Tampa Bay.
Next Betting Matchups
Los Angeles at Oakland, Sunday, October 15
New York at Denver, Sunday, October 15