Las Vegas Raiders vs New York Giants Point Spread Picks

A low total because of these ugly offenses. But what about these ugly defenses? New York QB Jaxson Dart (13 TDs, 5 INTs) has to throw a lot with a defense that is 29th in yards surrendered, 31st against the run (150.9 yards rushing allowed per game), 28th in points given up (27.5 per game), and 21st on third down (41%). The Giants are on an 8-2 run OVER the total. Las Vegas has a veteran QB in Geno Smith (18 TDs, 15 INTs), but a defense that is 25th in points allowed (25.7 per game) and last on third down (48.7%). The Raiders are on a 5-3 run OVER the total. Play New York/Las Vegas OVER the total.

Las Vegas finally fired Josh McDaniels as the Monday night debacle against Detroit was the last straw and Antonio Pierce takes over on an interim basis for the Raiders, who have not scored more than 21 points in any game this season and have serious problems at the quarterback position. Jimmy Garoppolo had an awful game against the Lions completing 10 of 21 passes for 126 yards and an interception and missed several targets. Detroit gave the Raiders every opportunity to capitalize on mistakes, but they still couldn't even cover the seven-point spread. New York also has injury concerns, but it appears QB Daniel Jones will start after missing the past three games with a neck injury. The Giants lost a tough one 13-10 in overtime against the Jets, but the Giant defense has been impressive allowing only 11.3 points per game their past three contests, including a 14-9 loss at Buffalo in a game New York probably should have won. The Raiders 26-53-1 ATS as favorites and 5-15-1 ATS against teams with losing records. New York is 21-10-1 ATS versus teams with losing records. Take the Giants as a Max Play.

Las Vegas leads the AFC West and is rested after a bye week. The offense is Top 10 in total yards, #11 in points (25.7 per game), while the defense is eighth on third down under new defensive coordinator Gus Bradley. The 'D' has allowed just 11 touchdown passes. Las Vegas is 2-1 SU/ATS on the road winning at Pittsburgh (26-17) as a +5.5 dog and at Denver (34-24) as a +5 underdog. While the Raiders are rested, last-place New York played on Monday night and losing at Kansas City, 20-17. QB Daniel Jones (7 TDs, 5 INTs) gets no help from a running game that is #25 in yards while averaging 3.8 yards per carry. RB Saquon Barkley (ankle) hasn't been healthy all year, and this week 13 Giants tested positive for COVID-19. This is an excellent matchup and situational spot for the visitors, and the Giants are 68-94 ATS at home after playing a road game. Play Las Vegas.

It appears that Eli Manning will not start for the first time in 211 games and it's a mystery why there would be criticism of the move with the Giants sitting at 2-9 on the season. Manning has been wildly inconsistent for years now and New York has nothing to lose by turning to Geno Smith, who has a good chance to get a win against the woeful Oakland Raiders. Oakland's only three wins in their last nine games were against the fading Chiefs and the hapless Dolphins and Broncos. Even in the win against Denver, the Raiders hit another low point when a fight broke out in the first quarter. Wide receiver Michael Crabtree is suspended for one game and Amari Cooper is doubtful with a concussion and sprained ankle. Also, Smith can take advantage of a Raiders secondary that has a grand total of one interception this season. Oakland is 2-5 ATS its last seven games after an ATS win and 2-6-1 ATS its last nine games overall. The Raiders are 13-6-2 OVER their last 21 games against losing teams and 21-8-1 OVER their last 30 home contests and 19-7 OVER after a win dating to previous seasons. Take the points with the Giants and the OVER.