The New York Giants (4-8) stop by SoFi Stadium Sunday to play the Los Angeles Chargers (7-5) in Week 14 at 4:05 p.m. ET. Below, we look at the Giants vs. Chargers odds and lines, and make our best NFL picks, predictions and bets.
New York has alternated between winning and losing over the past seven games (4-3 ATS) with the most recent being a 20-9 loss at the Miami Dolphins in Week 13. The Giants are 6-6 ATS and 3-8-1 O/U with the 15th-toughest schedule, according to Football Outsiders.
L.A. has alternated between winning and losing over the past six games (2-4 ATS) with the latest being a 41-22 beatdown of the Cincinnati Bengals as 2.5-point road underdogs this past weekend. The Chargers are 6-6 ATS and 5-7 O/U with the third-toughest schedule per Football Outsiders.
Also see: Bet Slippin’ Podcast: NFL Week 14 picks and predictions
Giants at Chargers odds, spread and lines
Odds provided by Tipico Sportsbook; access USA TODAY Sports’ betting odds for a full list. Lines last updated Saturday at 8 a.m. ET.
- Money line: Giants +340 (bet $100 to win $340) | Chargers -475 (bet $475 to win $100)
- Against the spread (ATS): Giants +9.5 (-110) | Chargers -9.5 (-110)
- Over/Under (O/U): 43.5 (O: -108 | U: -112)
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Giants at Chargers key injuries
Giants
- QB Daniel Jones (neck) out
- QB Mike Glennon (concussion) questionable
- RB Saquon Barkley (ankle) probable
- WR Kenny Golladay (ribs) questionable
- WR Sterling Shepard (quadriceps) questionable
- WR Kadarius Toney (oblique) out
- CB Adoree’ Jackson (quadriceps) questionable
Chargers
- RB Austin Ekeler (ankle) probable
- WR Keenan Allen (health and safety protocols) questionable
- WR Mike Williams (health and safety protocols) questionable
- CB Asante Samuel Jr. (concussion) out
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Giants at Chargers odds, lines, predictions and picks
Prediction
Chargers 23, Giants 16
Money line
PASS even though I “lean” towards New York plus the points, and the Giants (+340) is a chunky payout.
However, I just cannot get down with Glennon under center for the Giants. Glennon has a career 6-22 record for six different teams.
The Chargers need wins in a competitive AFC playoff picture and have by far the better head coach and quarterback. It would take a complete no-show out of Chargers QB Justin Herbert for this Giants team to win this game.
New York’s defense showed up in victories over the Philadelphia Eagles, Las Vegas Raiders and Carolina Panthers. But, that type of defensive performance from the Giants in this game is just too unlikely.
Against the spread
“LEAN” to the GIANTS +9.5 (-110) for a small wager, if at all, because no one is betting New York, and this is an obvious look-ahead game for L.A.
Next week, the Chargers are hosting the Kansas City Chiefs in their most important game of the year. L.A. has a legitimate chance to win the AFC West.
Given all the COVID-related distractions this week and a very non-threatening Giants team, the Chargers might not be motivated to beat the brakes off of New York.
Also, L.A. is due for some turnover regression after how many fortunate breaks the Chargers received last week vs. the Bengals.
Lastly, this has been a profitable spot for the Giants since the beginning of last season. New York is 11-6-1 ATS following a loss and 9-4 ATS as a road underdog over the past two years.
Over/Under
“LEAN” to the UNDER 43.5 (-112) because of the cluster injuries to New York’s offense and L.A.’s uncertain COVID situation.
There’s an outside chance the Chargers are missing two wide receivers for this game, and the Giants are terrible on offense, even when healthy.
Furthermore, there’s a chance we could get a muted L.A. offensive game plan considering it hosts Kansas City next weekend, and New York’s offense probably won’t force the Chargers to use their good plays.
That said, we are getting to the party way late on the UNDER 43.5 (-112) because the market has already steamed this total down from the 46.5-point world opener per Pregame.com.
Also see: All Week 14 odds and lines
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