The New York Giants (2-10) host the New Orleans Saints (4-8) at MetLife Stadium. Our Saints vs Giants prediction is for home underdog New York to cover the 4.5-point spread. The teams will combine to score more than 41 points.
The Giants have lost seven straight. Only the ineptitude of their stadium-mate Jets has saved them from a worse lambasting than they’re currently getting in the Tri-State area.
New Orleans won its first two games after changing head coaches from Dennis Allen to Darren Rizzi and crawled within striking distance of a playoff spot before losing in Week 13 to the Los Angeles Rams.
Head-to-head, the Giants have won 17 and lost 15.
Offshore Odds: New Orleans is Favored by 4.5 Points on the Road
| Team | Spread | Money Line | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| Saints | -4.5 (-107) | -220 | O 41 (-110) |
| Giants | +4.5 (-113) | +190 | U 41 (-110) |
New Orleans’ Playoff Hopes Are Nearly Gone
The Saints won their first two games under Rizzi, beating Atlanta and Cleveland. They were suddenly creeping up on first place in the mediocre NFC South. Their 21-14 loss to LA in Week 13 hurt their chances significantly.
Derek Carr’s return from his oblique injury sparked their improvement. The Saints are 4-5 with Carr at quarterback.
New Orleans is beaten up. Their offense’s utility man Taysom Hill is out with a knee injury. Wide receiver Chris Olave is on injured reserve after a concussion. Receiver Juwan Johnson is questionable with a foot injury.
They scored 47 and 44 points against Carolina and Dallas in Weeks 1 and 2, but their offense isn’t that powerful, particularly with their injuries. They are in the middle of the NFL pack in points per game. Without Carr’s injury, they would be fighting for the division title.
They are one of the worst defensive teams in the league.
Is the Tommy Cutlets Era Over?
Tommy DeVito missed the Thanksgiving Day game in Dallas with a forearm injury. The 27-20 loss wasn’t as close as the score suggested. DeVito is ready to play, but veteran Drew Lock is getting the nod again. Lock went 21 for 32 with an interception and a rushing touchdown against the Cowboys.
The Giants’ remaining schedule is about evaluating the football operations, coaching staff, and roster. It’s established that they need a quarterback. Defensively, they are ranked sixth in the league for the fewest passing yards per game.
They might be better off losing out to secure the top pick in the 2025 NFL Draft.
Saints vs Giants Prediction: A Closer Game Than Expected
The Giants have kept many losses relatively close and are due for a better outcome. They might not win outright but should stay within the 5.5-point spread. The teams will score over 41 points.
-
Tags:
Leave a Comment