The Detroit Lions are 3.5-point underdogs in their preseason Week 1 matchup with the New York Giants. Lions vs Giants odds feature an intriguing total of 34.5, as each team kicks off their 2024 NFL season from Metlife Stadium.
Dan Campbell's Lions defeated the Giants 21-16 in the reverse fixture last August, and will aim to build on their NFC Championship game appearance in 2024. After an all-out brawl erupted at joint practice this week, this one could get heated. Dive into all the latest Lions vs Giants odds and take a peek at my best bets.
Lions vs Giants Odds
Matchup Page: Detroit Lions vs New York Giants, 7pm ET
| Team | Spread | Moneyline | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| Detroit Lions | +3.5 (-110) | +160 | Over 34.5 (-115) |
| New York Giants | -3.5 (-110) | -190 | Under 34.5 (-105) |
Odds as of August 6
Lions vs Giants Picks - Preseason Week 1
The Lions will aim to pull off the upset after finishing last season 3-1 ATS as underdogs. That being said, they are just 3-6 SU and 4-5-1 ATS across their last three preseason campaigns.
Campbell has stated the Lions star players are unlikely to see any playing time on Thursday. But it looks like first-round pick Terrion Arnold, and other promising rookies Ennis Rakestraw Jr. and Sione Vaki will see the field.
On the flip side, the Brian Daboll has been awful against the spread as head coach of the Giants going 0-6 ATS. However, the G-Men have talented backups this season, as the likes of Drew Lock and Tommy DeVito will take snaps from under center. Plus, experienced offensive lineman like Yodny Cajuste, Greg Van Roten, Jimmy Morrissey and Jalen Mayfield speckle New York's backups.
I like the experience of the Giants to win out on Thursday night, and New York to end Daboll's run of futility while covering the spread.
Lions vs Giants Preseason Week 1 Pick: New York Giants -3.5 (-110)
Lions vs Giants Betting Trends
- Detroit is 6-1 ATS in their last 7 games.
- Detroit is 10-2 ATS in their last 12 games on the road.
- NY Giants are 5-0-1 ATS in their last 6 games at home.
- The total has gone over in 6 straight NY Giants games versus the NFC North.
