Denver Broncos prop bets: 3 best picks and predictions for Week 1

Analyzing the 3 best prop bets for the Denver Broncos in their Week 1 matchup with the New York Giants.

The Denver Broncos visit the New York Giant Sunday at MetLife Stadium with the game set for a 4:25 p.m. ET kickoff. Below, we look at the Broncos vs. Giants prop bets, and make our best NFL picks, predictions and bets.

The Broncos enter the 2021 season with former Pro Bowl QB Teddy Bridgewater leading the way. Bridgewater was announced as the starter over QB Drew Lock.

Getting star WR Courtland Sutton back will also be a huge boost for Denver. TE Noah Fant and WR Jerry Jeudy should also be active and impactful.

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Week 1 Broncos prop bets

Odds provided by Tipico Sportsbook; access USA TODAY Sports’ betting odds for a full list. Lines last updated at 9:30 a.m. ET.

Broncos QB Teddy Bridgewater OVER 246.5 passing yards (-114)

Bridgewater will have more weapons than he did last season in Jeudy, Fant and Sutton. With RB Christian McCaffrey out for much of his 2020 season with the Carolina Panthers, Bridgewater still threw for over 250 yards in nine of the 15 games he played.

He’s not a superstar quarterback, but he’s certainly competent enough to move the chains consistently. With weapons and a good defense, sign me up to bet on him topping 246 yards.

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Broncos RB Javonte Williams OVER 7.5 rushing attempts (-156)

The Broncos staff is comparing Javonte Williams to Hall of Famers.

That’s just a glimpse of the praise he’s being given. For this bet, that’s really all you need to know. Williams is listed as the backup to Melvin Gordon on the depth chart, but he should see plenty of work.

Williams was the team’s second-round pick out of North Carolina. A second-round pick used on a running back typically comes with the understanding they’ll get some run.

Expect Williams to be used for at least a couple of drives, and if those are extended by Bridgewater, Over 7.5 attempts could hit with ease. It’s more of a risk without a complete understanding of how the split with Gordon will come, but it’s one worth taking.

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Broncos WR Noah Fant OVER 4.5 receptions (+128)

If the Broncos are going to move the ball, they’ll need Fant to be involved.

When Bridgewater had his Pro Bowl campaign with the Vikings, TE Kyle Rudolph had the second-most receiving yards on the team. As noted, Bridgewater can get the chains moved consistently, and it’s not by cooking cornerbacks deep.

With a massive 6-foot-4 tight end that acts more like a receiver, adding Fant’s Over on receptions is a smart move.

He would’ve hit this Over in just six of 15 games last season but the change in quarterback should mean more Fant and more accurate throws to him as well.

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New York Giants prop bets: 3 best picks and predictions for Week 1

Analyzing the 3 best prop bets for the New York Giants in their Week 1 matchup with the Denver Broncos.

NFL football is back and the New York Giants host the Denver Broncos Sunday at MetLife Stadium with the game is set to kick off at 4:25 p.m. ET. Below, we look at the top Giants pop bets, and make our best NFL picks, predictions and bets.

The Giants will be looking forward to getting RB Saquon Barkley back in action. He played in just two games in 2020. Just his presence on the field should help. WR Kenny Golladay is also a go and will make his Giants debut.

Broncos OLB Bradley Chubb and DE Von Miller will make life difficult for them.

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Week 1 Giants prop bets

Odds provided by Tipico Sportsbook; access USA TODAY Sports’ betting odds for a full list. Lines last updated at 9 a.m. ET.

Giants WR Kenny Golladay OVER 43.5 receiving yards (-118)

The Giants signed Golladay late in the offseason, and he is arguably the best receiver Jones has ever played with.

The 27-year-old struggled to stay on the field last season with the Detroit Lions but the season before, he was 10 yards shy of 1,200 and had a league-high 11 touchdowns.

If he’s as involved as a top threat should be, Over 41 yards should be seen as good value.

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Giants RB Saquon Barkley UNDER 13.5 rush attempts (-130)

The Giants had Barkley listed as questionable on the final injury report but cleared him to play in time for Sunday. He’ll be in the lineup after tearing his ACL just two games into the 2020 season.

Denver’s opponents averaged 27 rushing attempts per game last season, but with Barkley, the Broncos will likely stack the box if he’s in the backfield, making screenplays more advantageous for getting the star involved.

Backup Devontae Booker is not Barkley, but he’s a competent back. I wouldn’t be surprised if he nabs some attempts while Barkley works to get back into the speed of things.

Barkley had at least 13 attempts in 11 of 13 games during his last fully healthy season; however, this is more of a play against his heavy involvement and the Giants staff easing him back into the lineup.

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Giants WR Sterling Shepard UNDER 4.5 receptions (-137)

The Giants actually have …. multiple decent threats. That doesn’t feel like something anyone has said since Odell Beckham Jr. was in the Big Apple.

Barkley and Golladay will eat up a good chunk of the targets and Darius Slayton may be the Giants best long threat. Shepard is a great receiver and should have a solid season but to think he’ll hit 5 receptions when Jones went over 25 completions just once last season just doesn’t seem right.

The return of Barkley, the addition of Golladay and the struggles of Jones should limit Shephard’s involvement.

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Dallas Cowboys favored over host New York Giants in Week 17

The New York Giants are home underdogs in their Week 17 game against the Dallas Cowboys.

The Dallas Cowboys (6-9) visit the New York Giants (5-10) in a Week 17 Sunday matinee (1 p.m. ET at MetLife Stadium), and the Cowboys have been tabbed as road favorite. Below, we take a look at the early Week 17 Cowboys-Giants betting odds and lines at BetMGM Sportsbook.

The Cowboys are coming off a 37-17 victory over the Philadelphia Eagles on Sunday. QB Andy Dalton (377 passing yards, three touchdown passes) and RB Ezekiel Elliott (105 rushing yards) paced Dallas in its third consecutive victory. The Cowboys have cranked out 108 points over the trio of wins, and it’s the team’s longest win streak since the opening three games of the 2019 campaign. Dallas will look to make it four in a row against a Giants team the Cowboys defeated by three (37-34) in Dallas on Oct. 11

The Giants dropped a 27-13 game at Baltimore on Sunday. The Ravens defense held New York to a 1-of-10 mark on 3rd down conversions, as Baltimore dealt the Giants their third straight loss. New York was held to just 54 rushing yards and 269 total yards. Its sputtering offense went into the game ranked 31st in NFL scoring (18.3 points per game). The trend of late has been worse still: the Giants have now scored just 26 points combined over their last three games.

Cowboys at Giants betting odds, spread and line

Odds via BetMGM; last updated Monday at 9:03 a.m. ET. 

  • Money line: Cowboys -145 (bet $145 to win $100) / Giants +125 (bet $100 to win $125) | Bet now
  • Against the spread: Cowboys -2.5, -110 (bet $110 to win $100) / Giants +2.5, -110 (bet $110 to win $100) | Bet now
  • Total: 46.5, Over -115 (bet $115 to win $100) / Under -105 (bet $105 to win $100) | Bet now

Betting stats:

ATS: Cowboys 5-10 | Giants 8-7

O/U: Cowboys 9-6 | Giants 3-12

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The favorite Cowboys, at -145, have an implied 59.2% chance of winning (20/69 fractional odds, 1.69 decimal odds). If Dallas defeats New York by at least 3 points, a Cowboys -2.5 (-110) ATS wager wins.

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At +125 odds, the Giants have an implied 44.4% chance of winning (5/4 fractional odds, 2.25 decimal odds). If New York wins outright or loses by 2 or fewer points, a Giants +2.5 (-110) ATS ticket cashes.

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Baltimore Ravens home favorites against New York Giants in Week 16

The New York Giants are massive road betting underdogs at the Baltimore Ravens in Week 16.

The Baltimore Ravens (9-5) host the New York Giants (5-9) in a Week 16 Sunday matinee (1 p.m. ET). Here’s a look at the early betting odds and lines at BetMGM Sportsbook.

The Giants dropped a 20-6 decision to the Cleveland Browns on Sunday night. Colt McCoy started at quarterback for New York; he went 19-of-31 for 221 yards. The loss marked the Giants’ second in a row after having won four straight from Nov. 8-Dec. 6. New York was held to 288 total yards on Sunday and has averaged just 12.3 points per game over its last four contests. On the upside, the Giants head to Baltimore seeking their fourth consecutive road win; that’s a feat they haven’t accomplished since 2008.

The Ravens defeated the Jacksonville Jaguars, 40-14, on Sunday. The victory marked Baltimore’s third in a row; the Ravens have scored 121 over the three wins. QB Lamar Jackson threw three touchdown passes and ran for a score, and he led the Ravens to an 8-of-12 mark in converting third-downs. Baltimore built a 26-0 halftime lead and cruised to the win against a Jags team that has lost 13-of-14 this season. With Sunday’s victory, the Ravens remained in the hunt for an AFC wild-card spot.

Giants at Ravens: Betting odds, spread and line

Odds via BetMGM; last updated Wednesday at 9:30 a.m. ET.

  • Money line: Giants +425 (bet $100 to win $425) / Ravens -600 (bet $600 to win $100) | Bet now
  • Against the spread: Giants -10.5, -105 (bet $105 to win $100) / Ravens -10.5, -115 (bet $115 to win $100) | Bet now
  • Total: 45.5, Over -105 (bet $105 to win $100) / Under -115 (bet $115 to win $100) | Bet now

Betting stats:

ATS: Giants 8-6 | Ravens 8-6

O/U: Giants 3-11 | Ravens 7-7

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The Ravens’ -600 money line tag represents an implied win probability of 85.7% or 1/6 fractional odds. Baltimore must win by 11 or more points for a Ravens -10.5 ATS wager to win.

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At +425 odds, the Giants have an implied win probability of 19% or 17/4 fractional odds. To cover the spread, New York must win outright or not lose by more than 10 points for a Giants +10.5 ATS ticket to cash.

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Arizona Cardinals slight road favorites at New York Giants in Week 14

The Arizona Cardinals are the betting favorites in their Week 14 road game at the New York Giants.

The Arizona Cardinals (6-6) head to the East Coast to take on the NFC East-leading New York Giants (5-7) Sunday in Week 14. Kickoff is slated for 1 p.m. ET at MetLife Field in the Meadowlands. Here’s a look at the early Cardinals-Giants betting odds and lines at BetMGM Sportsbook.

The Cardinals are coming off their third straight loss and fourth in five games. QB Kyler Murray turned the ball over twice (1 interception, 1 fumble) in a 38-28 home loss to the NFC West-leading Los Angeles Rams in Week 13. The defeat dropped the Cards to .500 for the first time since after Week 4.

The Giants knocked off the Seattle Seahawks 17-12 on the road in Week 13 to remain atop the NFC East despite a 5-7 record. New York sacked Seattle QB Russell Wilson five times and caused him to turn the ball over twice. Giants QB Coly McCoy only had 105 passing yards in place of the injured Daniel Jones, but New York rushed for 190 yards, led by RB Wayne Gallman’s 135 yards.

Cardinals at Giants betting odds, spread and line

Odds via BetMGM; last updated Tuesday at 4:19 p.m. ET. 

  • Money line: Off the board due to uncertainty of whether Jones or McCoy will start at quarterback for the Giants.
  • Against the spread: Cardinals -2.5, -110 (bet $110 to win $100) / Giants +2.5, -110 (bet $110 to win $100) | Bet now
  • Total: Off the board with uncertainty of New York’s starting QB.

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Arizona must win by 3 or more points for a Cardinals -2.5 (-110) ATS wager to cash.

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If the Giants win outright or lose by fewer than 3 points, a Giants +2.5 (–110) ATS bet wins.

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New York Giants road favorites at Joe Burrow-less Cincinnati Bengals in Week 12

The New York Giants are the betting favorites in their Week 12 road game at the Cincinnati Bengals.

The New York Giants (3-7) visit the Cincinnati Bengals (2-7-1) in Week 12 Sunday at 1 p.m. ET. Here’s a look at the early betting odds and lines at BetMGM Sportsbook.

The Giants are coming off a bye and, despite the below .500 record, they are only one-half game out of first place in the NFC East. They’re an impressive 7-3 ATS and have won three of five straight up – including two in a row vs. division foes – after starting the season 0-5. Their most recent victory was a 27-17 Week 10 home win vs. the first-place Philadelphia Eagles (3-6-1). QB Daniel Jones has passed for 2,122 yards with 8 touchdowns against 9 interceptions, while also leading the team in rushing yards (384 with 1 TD).

The Bengals not only lost at the Washington Football Team 20-9 in Week 11, they likely lost QB Joe Burrow to a season-ending injury to his left knee. The No. 1 overall draft pick and Heisman Trophy winner was carted off the field early in the third quarter – with Cincy ahead 9-7 – after getting hit by two Washington linemen just after throwing a pass. He had completed 21 first-half passes, the most by an NFL QB this season. Backup QB Ryan Finley entered and only completed 3 of 10 passes for 30 yards with an interception. The NC State product started three games as a rookie in 2019, losing all three games while completing just 47.1% of his pass attempts for 474 yards with 2 TDs vs. 2 picks. With RB Joe Mixon on IR with a foot injury, Cincy probably can’t wait for the season to end.

Giants at Bengals: Betting odds, spread and line

Odds via BetMGM; last updated Monday at 1:15 a.m. ET.

  1. Money line: Giants -250 (bet $250 to win $100) / Bengals +205 (bet $100 to win $205) | Bet now
  2. Against the spread: Giants -5, -110 (bet $110 to win $100) / Bengals +5, -110 (bet $110 to win $100) | Bet now
  3. Total: 42.5, Over -115 (bet $115 to win $100) / Under -106 (bet $106 to win $100) | Bet now

Gambling stats

  • ATS: Giants 7-3 | Bengals 6-4
  • O/U: Giants 3-7 | Bengals 5-4-1

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At -250 odds, the Giants have an implied win probability of 71.4% or 2/5 fractional odds. To cover the spread, New York must win by 6 or more points for a Giants -5 (-110) ATS wager to win. A Giants’ 5-point win is a push and you get your money back.

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The Bengals +205 money line represents an implied win probability of 32.8% or 41/20 fractional odds. Cincinnati must win outright or keep the game within 4 points in a loss for a Bengals +5 ATS ticket to cash

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Philadelphia Eagles road favorites at New York Giants in Week 10

The New York Giants are home underdogs in their Week 10 game against NFC East rival Philadelphia Eagles.

The New York Giants (2-7) host the Philadelphia Eagles (3-4-1) in Week 10 Sunday at 1 p.m. ET in MetLife Stadium. Here’s a look at the early betting odds and lines at BetMGM Sportsbook.

The Eagles went into their Week 9 bye on a winning note, beating the Dallas Cowboys in the Week 8 Sunday Night Football 23-9. The story of Philadelphia’s season through the halfway mark is the play of QB Carson Wentz, who’s in the midst of the worst season of his career.

Wentz has graded out as a bottom-10 quarterback in completion percentage, QB Rating, QBR and yards per pass attempt and has a touchdown to interception ratio of 12-12.

Philadelphia’s betting records: 

  • Against the spread: 3-5 ATS
  • Over/Under: 4-4 O/U

New York won its second game of the season, knocking off the Washington Football Team 23-20 in Week 9. The Giants’ other win? Also against Washington, a 20-19 victory in Week 6. The Giants used their ground game in the recent win, rushing for 166 yards and one touchdown by RB Wayne Gallman Jr., to control the tempo and own a time of possession of 36:27.

Also, New York forced five Washington turnovers, including three interceptions of QB Alex Smith after he replaced an injured QB Kyle Allen, who dislocated his ankle in the first quarter.

New York’s betting records

  • Against the spread: 6-3 ATS
  • Over/Under: 3-6 O/U

Eagles at Giants: Betting odds, spread and line

Odds via BetMGM; last updated Monday at 6:23 a.m. ET.

  • Money line: Eagles -167 (bet $167 to win $100) / Giants +140 (bet $100 to win $140) | Bet now
  • Against the spread: Eagles -3, -115 (bet $115 to win $100) / Giants +3, -106 (bet $106 to win $100) | Bet now
  • Total: 42.5, Over -110 (bet $110 to win $100) / Under -110 (bet $110 to win $100) | Bet now

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Philadelphia is a -167 road favorite with a win probability of 63.6% or fractional odds of 100/167 (1.60 decimal odds) in Week 10. Philadelphia needs to win by 4 or more points for an Eagles -3 (-115) bet to win. A 3-point win is a push and you get your money back.

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The Giants are field-goal underdogs, and +140 on the money line, with an implied win probability of 41.7%. Those odds are expressed fractionally as 7/5 or 2.40 decimal odds. If New York wins outright or loses by 2 points or less, a Giants +3 (-106) ticket cashes.

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