New England Patriots vs New York Giants 2010 NFL Predictions, 2010 NFL Odds & 2010 NFL Picks: Super Bowl XLII combatants New England and New York will meet tonight to close out their respective preseason schedules. The game is set to kickoff at 7:00pm ET at the New Meadowlands Stadium in East Rutherford, New Jersey. 2010 NFL Predictions, Odds & Picks at Sportsbook.com have the Giants listed as a -3 against the spread home favorite and the Over/Under set at 37.5.
New England lost its first preseason game last week, falling at home to the Rams 36-35. Despite a terrific performance from
quarterback Tom Brady, who threw for 273 yards and three touchdowns, the offense managed just 12 first downs and 288 total yards. Worse than the offense output, though, was the Patriots defense.
Rookie quarterback Sam Bradford completed 15-of-22 passes for 189 yards and two touchdowns in the win, helping St. Louis to 30 first downs and 462 total yards while possessing the ball for 43:46. The effort was disconcerting to Head Coach Bill Belichick, who will have a long look at the team's numerous younger players (12 draft picks in April's draft) this evening.
"[I was] disappointed in the whole game," Belichick said.
New York dropped its second consecutive exhibition outing, losing to the Ravens in Baltimore by a score of 24-10. The game did feature the return of Eli Manning to the starting lineup after he suffered a gash to the forehead in the team's week one win over the Jets. Manning's performance, though, left much to be desired as he completed just 9-of-18 passes for 63 yards and an interception.
The Ravens first stringers generally had their way in the contest, mounting a 17-3 halftime lead on the strength of 229 yards and two touchdowns from Joe Flacco. There were some positives for New York with newly acquired Antrel Rolle leading the team in tackles (7) and second round draft pick Linval Joseph recording three tackles and a sack.
Typical of the final preseason game, few starters will play more than a series or two if at all, but the Giants first teamers will definitely see action, including Manning.
Sportsbook.com New England Patriots vs New York Giants 2010 NFL Predictions, Odds & Picks:
New England Patriots +3 (-105), Over 37.5 (-110), +150 (Moneyline)
New York Giants -3 (-115), Under 37.5 (-110), -170 (Moneyline)
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