Giants vs. Jets Week 16 Free Pick
EAST RUTHERFORD, NJ (The Spread) – In-state rivals with playoff aspirations in their respective conferences will square off today when the Jets “host” the Giants at 1:00PM ET.
NFL Odds: Oddsmakers have installed the Jets as 3-point favorites over the Giants, while the over/under total for this game is currently sitting at 45.5 points. The Giants enter the week with a 7-7 overall record and are 4-3 on the road, while the Jets are 8-6 overall and have a 6-1 home record.
Line Movement: The Jets opened as a 2.5-point favorite and at some sports books, the spread remains at that number. But most books have pushed the line up to the key number of 3, while the over/under total is set between 45 and 46 depending on what book you view. The total opened at 47 points.
Public Betting: Of the 20,000-plus wagers on today’s game, 71% of NFL public bettors currently favor the Giants. This information is subject to change leading up to kickoff, however, so make sure you click on the link provided for the most up-to-date NFL public betting numbers.
NFL Week 16 Free Pick: Take the over. If you want to put your money on either of these teams, good luck. Neither represents any value at the moment, especially considering the Giants failed to show up against the Redskins last week at home and the Jets were absolutely hammered by the Eagles in Philadelphia. It’s hard to figure out which team will show up so it’s best to lay off the side and take a long look at the total. According to latest NFL trends, the over is 4-1 in the Giants’ last five road games and 9-4 in their last 13 games as a road underdog. It’s also 4-0 in the Jets’ last four home games and 4-1 in their lat five games as a favorite. It’s also 24-8 in the Jets’ last 32 games overall.
2011 NFL WEEK 16 FREE PICK: GIANTS/JETS OVER 45.5
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