The path to the playoffs doesn’t get much simpler for the Washington Redskins, as a victory against the New York Giants in Week 17 almost certainly sends them to the postseason. The only way the Redskins don’t make the playoffs with a win is if the Green Bay Packers and Detroit Lions play to a tie. Washington has traditionally struggled against New York, going 6-15 SU in their past 21, but did eke out a victory earlier this season.
- The UNDER is 7-3 in the past 10 between the Redskins and Giants.
- The Giants are 1-9 SU in their last 10 games on the road against teams with winning records.
- The Redskins are 10-3 ATS in their last 13 games.
The Redskins close out the season at home after spending four of the past five weeks on the road. Kirk Cousins has historically struggled against the Giants defense but had a great showing in Week 3, as he completed 21 of 35 passes for 296 yards with two touchdowns and no interceptions.
The Giants already clinched their first playoff berth in five years after getting some help last week. New York is locked in at the No. 5 seed in the NFC, so this game is for little more than pride. With that in mind, Ben McAdoo has not yet said if key players, including Eli Manning, will start on Sunday.
Sportsbook Odds & Computer Pick
Betting fans looking to back the visiting New York Giants in this one found them as 5-point underdogs earlier in the week, while the total was settling in the neighborhood of 44 at shops such as Sportsbook.
Handicapping models based on recent betting stats and prediction formulas picked a 30-16 win for the Redskins. Injuries during the week may cause the formula to be re-run, so check the NFL picks page before game time. View the computer score prediction and who will win the pick on the moneyline for all upcoming NFL matchups here.
New York Giants vs Washington Redskins Matchup
Team Betting Records & Power Rankings
The Washington Redskins are 8-6-1 so far on the season, and 10-5 ATS vs the point spread. The New York Giants, meanwhile, are 10-5 and 7-6-2 ATS. Those over under betting have seen Washington go 12-3 and the New York Giants go 4-11 on the totals. Stay Informed: follow us on Twitter for odds specials, betting line moves and Washington vs New York injuries news.
The Washington Redskins sit at No. 8 in the current NFL Power Rankings here at Odds Shark, while the New York Giants are at No. 12 on that chart.
Statistical Matchup
Offensively, the game matches up the Washington Redskins No. 9-ranked offense (25.73 PPG) against a New York Giants defense that ranks No. 3 at 18.27 PPG. The Redskins passing attack has averaged 300.8 yards per game, more than the Giants give up through the air (251.6 YPG on average).
In comparing defenses, the New York Giants own the league's No. 10-rated front 7 in terms of stopping the run, allowing 102.71 yards per game when on the road. Washington, on the other hand, rates No. 12 this week in generating rushing yards at home.
Recent Outings Betting Recap
Eli Manning handled the Eagles defense in his team's most recent action, throwing for 356 yards and 1 scores, but New York still lost to Philadelphia 24-19.
Washington won its last game, 41-21 over Chicago on Saturday, behind a 114-yard receiving performance from DeSean Jackson at Soldier Field.
- NY Giants is 7-3 ATS in its last 10 games
- NY Giants is 8-2 SU in its last 10 games
- The total has gone UNDER in 6 of NY Giants's last 7 games
- NY Giants is 2-4-2 ATS in its last 8 games on the road
- Washington is 10-3 ATS in its last 13 games
- The total has gone OVER in 7 of Washington's last 8 games
- Washington is 4-1 ATS in its last 5 games at home
- Washington is 4-1 SU in its last 5 games at home
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