The New England Patriots (2-0) meet the New York Giants (0-2) Sunday for a 6 p.m. ET kickoff at Met Life Stadium. Below, we look at the Patriots vs. Giants odds and lines, and make our best NFL picks, predictions and bets.
The Patriots might want to move to the NFC East this season. They won and covered against the Washington Football Team Aug. 12 by a 22-13 score before blasting the Philadelphia Eagles 35-0 on the road last Thursday. The Under also cashed in each contest.
The Giants have struggled on offense, falling 12-7 in the opener against the roommate New York Jets. They then were tripped up 17-13 on the road against the Cleveland Browns last Sunday. The Under has hit in each outing.
Patriots at Giants odds, spread and lines
Odds via Tipico Sportsbook; access USA TODAY Sports’ betting odds for a full list. Lines last updated Saturday at 2:25 p.m. ET.
- Money line: Patriots -190 (bet $190 to win $100) | Giants +155 (bet $100 to win $155)
- Against the spread/ATS: Patriots -3.5 (+100) | Giants +3.5 (-120)
- Total: 35.5 (Over: -108 | Under: -112)
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Patriots at Giants odds, lines, picks and predictions
Prediction
Patriots 22, Giants 16
Money line
The PATRIOTS (-190) are right at my personal money line limit. Rookie QB Mac Jones is expected to do the heavy lifting with QB Cam Newton on the shelf this week due to a COVID testing protocol misunderstanding. Jones has a chance to potentially lock down the starting job.
Against the spread
The PATRIOTS -3.5 (+100) are a decent play laying the three and a hook, as Jones and the offense could shine. The Giants +3.5 (-120) have really struggled on the offensive side of the ball, and that’s another good reason to back the road team.
Over/Under
OVER 35.5 (-108) is the slight lean. I think Jones and the New England offense could be quite good in the early going, but I worry about the New York offense being able to keep up.
Still, I expect the total to inch Over the line, but it might not be until late in the fourth quarter before you can breathe a sigh of relief.
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