The NY Giants have clinched a playoff berth and a win over the Panthers will give them the upperhand for home field advantage throughout the playoffs. Vice versa for the Panthers. The NY Giants (11-3) host the Carolina Panthers (11-3), Sunday Dec 21, at Giants Stadium for some bone chilling NFL Week 16 action. The Panthers won their last game over the Giants 24-21 in New York. NFL oddsmakers at Sportsbook.com have the Giants as -3 point home favs over the Panthers with the over/under set at 37 ½ points. Get your NY Giants vs Carolina Panthers NFL Week 16 Picks in now at Sportsbook.com
The Giants lost to the Cowboys 8-20 on the road in Week 15. QB Eli Manning made 18 of 35 passes for 191 yards with two interceptions; he has 20 touchdown passes for 2,938 yards with 10 interceptions in 14 starts. Their top rusher on the day was RB Derrick Ward with 14 carries for 64 yards. Their top receiver on the day was WR Domenik Hixon with six catches for 60 yards. The Giants are averaging 26.7 ppg and they give up an average 17.6 ppg. At home they are 6-1 SU where they average 27.7 ppg and they give up an average 13.9 ppg. Their overall offense is ranked 9th best in the league averaging 348 yards a game, thanks to their 1st ranked running game that’s good for 148 yards per-game. Their passing game sits idly ranked 18th in the league averaging 199 yards a game. RB Brandon Jacobs leads the Giants with 12 touchdowns and is listed as probable for Sundays tilt. Their overall defense is ranked 6th best in the league allowing 285 yards per-game, thanks to their 5th ranked rush defense that allows 90 yards a game, they are just as good against the pass with a 9th ranked pass defense that gives up an average 195 yards per-game. The Giants are 10-4 ATS and 7-6 over/under.
The Panthers beat the Broncos 30-10 at home in Week 15. QB Jake Delhomme made 17 of 26 passes for 253 yards with one touchdown pass and one interception; he has 14 touchdown passes for 2,849 yards and 12 interceptions in 14 starts. Their top rusher on the day was RB DeAngelo Williams with 12 carries for 88 yards with one touchdown, while RB Johnathan Stewart added a touchdown. Their top receiver on the day was WR Steve Smith with nine catches for 165 yards with one touchdown. The Panthers are averaging 25.2 ppg and they give up an average 18.9 ppg. On the road they are 3-3 SU where they average 19.8 ppg and they give up an average 25.5 ppg. Their overall offense is ranked 12th in the league averaging 340 yards a game, while their 21st ranked passing game is good for 194 yards per-game. Their running game sits ranked 4th best in the league averaging 146 yards a game. RB DeAngelo Williams leads the Panthers with 16 touchdowns. Their overall defense is ranked 11th best in the league allowing 316 yards allowed, while their 12th ranked pass defense allows 205 yards a game, they are average against the rush with a 18th ranked rush defense that gives up an average 111 yards per-game. The Panthers are 8-5-1 ATS and 6-8 over/under.
Recent Trends to Consider:
- Giants are 4-0 ATS in their last 4 games as a favorite of 0.5-3.0.
- Giants are 6-1 ATS in their last 7 games following a S.U. loss.
- Giants are 5-1 ATS in their last 6 games as a favorite.
- Giants are 5-1 ATS in their last 6 games following a ATS loss.
- Giants are 14-3 ATS vs. a team with a winning record.
- Panthers are 2-5 ATS in their last 7 games as an underdog of 0.5-3.0.
- Panthers are 2-5 ATS in their last 7 road games vs. a team with a winning home record.
- Panthers are 2-5 ATS in their last 7 games following a SU win of more than 14 points.
- Panthers are 2-5 ATS in their last 7 games after allowing less than 15 points in their previous game.
- Panthers are 2-6 ATS in their last 8 games as a road underdog.
NY Giants vs Carolina Panthers NFL Week 16 Picks
When: Sun, Dec 21, 2008 8:15 PM ET
Line: Sportsbook.com
Pick: Panthers +3
Point-Spreads.com NY Giants vs Carolina Panthers NFL Week 16 Picks- Panthers +3
The Bottom Line: It all boils down to the health of RB Brandon Jacobs, if he’s in, Giants -3. If he’s out, Panthers +3. Get your NY Giants vs Carolina Panthers NFL Week 16 Picks in now at Sportsbook.com and receive a 10% sign-up bonus on your initial deposit!
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