NFL Week 5 Picks on the New York Giants vs Houston Texans Betting Odds: The Houston Texans play host to the NY Giants, Sunday Oct 10, as the Texans look to stay atop the AFC South. NFL oddsmakers at BODOG.com have the Texans as -3 point home favorites over the Giants while the game's total has been posted at 47.5 points. Be sure to get your NFL Week 5 Picks on the New York Giants vs Houston Texans Betting Odds in now at BODOG.com
The Giants (2-2) beat Chicago 17-3, at home, after losing back to back the previous weeks. QB Eli Manning made 18 of 30 passes for 195 yards. RB Ahmad Bradshaw had 23 carries for 129 yards with a TD, while RB Brandon Jacobs had six catches for 62 yards with a TD. The Giants defense delivered a knockout punch that sent the Chicago Bears reeling from the unbeaten ranks. The Giants knocked out Jay Cutler with a nine-sack first half, sent his replacement to the sideline late in the fourth quarter and limited Chicago to 110 total yards in a 17-3 victory on Sunday night. The Giants offense is ranked eighth overall with a ninth ranked pass game (235ypg) and a seventh ranked ground game (133ypg). They’ll be up against the Texans league worst ranked defense, league worst ranked pass rush and their third ranked rush defense (70ypg). Ahmad Bradshaw did not practice Wednesday but the running back said his sore ankle will not stop him from practicing Thursday and playing this weekend. Starting center Shaun O'Hara and his backup Adam Koets are both injured, which has caused some musical chairs in today's practice. Coughlin said that David Diehl and Shawn Andrews will flip spots in practice to make sure they're ready for every scenario.
The Texans (3-1) won in Oakland 31-24. QB Matt Schaub threw for 192 yards with two TD’s. Arian Foster scored on a 74-yard run and a 10-yard catch. The Texans offense is ranked second best overall with a eighth ranked pass game (243ypg) and the league’s best ranked ground game (172ypg). They’ll be up against the Giants third ranked defense, second ranked pass rush (139ypg) and 21st ranked rush defense (117ypg). The Texans score the fourth most points per-game (27ppg), but give up the sixth most points per-game (25.5ppg). Andre Johnson and Jacoby Jones could both be game-time decisions this week , but they’re excited to get LB Brian Cushing back.
Recent Trends to Consider:
- Giants are 2-8 ATS vs. a team with a winning record.
- Giants are 1-4 ATS in their last 5 games as an underdog.
- Giants are 1-5 ATS in their last 6 games following a S.U. win.
- Texans are 5-1-1 ATS in their last 7 games on grass.
- Texans are 4-1-1 ATS in their last 6 games in October.
- Texans are 4-1-1 ATS in their last 6 games overall.
- Over is 4-1-1 in Texans last 6 games overall.
- Over is 4-1-1 in Texans last 6 games on grass.
New York Giants vs Houston Texans
When: Sun, Oct 10, 1:00 PM ET
Line: BODOG.com
Pick: Texans -3
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