The NY Giants are back home after going 3-0 on the road, as they get set to host the Oakland Raiders, Sunday Oct 11, in Week 5. The Giants won their last meeting 30-21, but haven’t met since the 2005 season. NFL oddsmakers at BetUS.com have the Giants as -16 point home favs over the Raiders with the over/under set at 40.5 points. Be sure to get your Oakland Raiders vs NY Giants NFL Week 5 Predictions in now at BetUS.com
The Raiders (1-3) lost in Houston 6-29 in Week 4 and sit third in the AFC West. QB JaMarcus Russell still struggles on offense. He made just 12 of 33 passes for 128 yards, overall he’s thrown for 506 yards with one TD pass and four interceptions. Their top RB Justin Fargas had 10 carries for 24 yards, while top WR Louis Murphy made three catches for 34 yards. The Raiders managed 45 yards rushing and 120 yards passing. The Raiders have no offense what so ever! They are the worst team in total yards amassed per-game, they sit 32nd with their passing game and their running game sits 28th. Their defense spends a lot of time on the field. They are ranked 18th in total yards allowed and they can defend against the pass that’s ranked 12th. But with a 26th ranked rush defense other teams are going to roll over you, especially against the Giants sixth ranked running game. The Raiders are 2-2 ATS and 1-3 over/under.
The NY Giants (4-0) won in Kansas City 27-16 in Week 4 and now sit atop the NFC East. QB Eli Manning suffered a minor foot injury and is listed as probable for Sundays tilt. If no Manning look for former Texans QB David Carr to take over. Despite his injury he did manage 20 of 34 passes for 292 yards with three TD passes and an interception, overall he’s thrown for 1,039 yards with eight TD passes and one interception. Their top RB Brandon Jacobs had 21 carries for 92 yards, while RD Ahmad Bradshaw had 12 carries for 64 yards. Their top WR Steve Smith made 11 catches for 134 yards with two TD’s while WR Hakeem Hicks added a TD. The Giants amassed 156 yards rushing and 273 yards passing. The Giants are getting great offense that averages over 400 yards a game , thanks to their eighth ranked passing game and sixth ranked running game. Defense is their bread and butter. They allow the least amount of total yards allowed, while they sit the best in the league against the pass. Against the rush they are average, but with a high powered offense you don’t have to be great against the rush. The Giants are 3-0-1 ATS and 2-1-1 over/under.
Recent Trends to Consider:
- Giants are 4-0 ATS in their last 4 games in Week 5.
- Giants are 17-4-1 ATS in their last 22 games in October.
- Giants are 4-1 ATS vs. a team with a losing record.
- Giants are 8-2-1 ATS in their last 11 games as a favorite.
- Raiders are 1-4 ATS in their last 5 games after accumulating less than 90 yards rushing in their previous game.
- Giants are 0-3-1 ATS in their last 4 games as a home favorite of 10.5 or greater.
- Under is 5-1 in Giants last 6 games as a favorite of 10.5 or greater.
- Under is 4-1-1 in Giants last 6 games following a S.U. win.
Oakland Raiders vs NY Giants
When: Sun, Oct 11, 2009 1:00 PM ET
Line: BetUS.com
Pick: Giants -16
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