Both the New York Giants (0-1) and Washington Football Team (0-1) will be seeking their first wins of the season Thursday night when they square off at FedExField. Kickoff will be at 8:20 p.m. ET. Below, we look at the Giants vs. Washington odds and lines, and make our best NFL picks, predictions and bets.
The Giants were blown out at home in Week 1, losing 27-13 to the Denver Broncos. The game wasn’t even as close as the score indicates, either, considering QB Daniel Jones scrambled for a touchdown as time expired to pull New York within two scores after trailing 27-7. New York allowed 420 total yards to Denver, including 165 yards on the ground in its Week 1 loss.
Washington also lost at home, falling 20-16 to the Los Angeles Chargers. The game was decided by a 3-yard touchdown pass from QB Justin Herbert to WR Mike Williams in the fourth quarter that put the Chargers up by 4. Washington played most of the game without QB Ryan Fitzpatrick, who suffered a hip injury and has since landed on injured reserve, so it’ll be QB Taylor Heinicke under center on Thursday Night Football.
Giants at Washington odds, spread and lines
Odds provided by Tipico Sportsbook; access USA TODAY Sports’ betting odds for a full list. Lines last updated at 5:40 a.m. ET.
- Money line: Giants +145 (bet $100 to win $145 | Washington -180 (bet $180 to win $100)
- Against the spread (ATS): Giants +3.5 (-120) | Washington -3.5 (-105)
- Over/Under (O/U): 40.5 (O: -115 | U: -105)
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Giants at Washington key injuries
Giants
- TE Evan Engram (calf) out
- OL Shane Lemieux (knee) out
- LB Cam Brown (hamstring) out
- RB Saquon Barkley (knee) questionable
Washington
- QB Ryan Fitzpatrick (hip) out
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Giants at Washington odds, lines, predictions and picks
Prediction
Washington 20, Giants 14
Money line
Neither of these teams looked particularly good in Week 1, but Washington was facing a team that could contend for an AFC West title in the Chargers, and it nearly pulled out a win despite losing its starting QB. The Giants were especially bad against the Broncos, failing to move the ball with any sort of consistency.
Washington’s defense is even better than Denver’s and should give New York trouble. Bet WASHINGTON (-180) to win outright at home.
Against the spread
As tough as it will be for Washington to play this one without Fitzpatrick, Heinicke is a capable quarterback and played relatively well in spot duty last year. Jones has yet to improve for the Giants and continues to turn the ball over, so I’m expecting Washington to take it away a couple of times.
I like WASHINGTON -3.5 (-105) to cover the spread and win by 4 or more points.
Over/Under
The total went Under the projected line in the season openers for both the Giants and Washington. New York scored just 13 points against Denver and Washington was limited to 16 against the Chargers, finding the end zone only once.
Even with the total being on the lower side for this game, I like the UNDER 40.5 (-105) Thursday night.
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