NFL Picks: Week 9 Raiders vs Giants

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In a clash that promises to be a battle of resilience and determination, star receiver Darren Waller and the New York Giants are set to face off against the Las Vegas Raiders at Allegiant Stadium on another NFL Sunday at 4:25 PM ET.

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SPREAD: New York Giants +1.5 (-109), Las Vegas Raiders -1.5 (-111)

MONEYLINE:  New York Giants +105, Las Vegas Raiders -125

TOTAL:  New York Giants O 37 (-112), Las Vegas Raiders U 37 (-108)

Garoppolo’s Quest: Raiders’ aerial challenge in the desert

The Las Vegas Raiders come into this matchup following a 26-14 defeat at the hands of the Detroit Lions. In that contest, Jimmy Garoppolo had 126 passing yards on 10-of-21 attempts, although he was unable to secure a touchdown and threw one interception. The Raiders’ ground game, led by Josh Jacobs, contributed 61 rushing yards on 15 carries, with Jacobs scoring a crucial touchdown. Jacobs also showcased his versatility with two receptions for 27 yards. In the receiving department, Jakobi Meyers was the standout, hauling in a single pass for 19 yards.

Garoppolo, leading the Raiders’ offense, has accumulated 1,205 passing yards with seven touchdowns and nine interceptions this season. On the ground, Josh Jacobs has been the driving force, tallying 408 rushing yards and three touchdowns, along with 242 receiving yards. Jacobs has proven to be a valuable dual-threat option for the Raiders. In the receiving corps, Davante Adams has been a reliable target, amassing 539 yards and three touchdowns. The Raiders’ defense has been anchored by Maxx Crosby, who has recorded 6.5 sacks, and Robert Spillane, who leads the team in tackles with 65. NFL Odds, the Raiders need to win this Game at Home.

Giant Hopes in the City of Lights

On the other side, the New York Giants’ most recent game ended in a 13-10 loss to the New York Jets. Quarterback Tyrod Taylor faced a challenging day, completing 4-of-7 passes for a mere 8 yards, without any touchdowns or interceptions. Taylor contributed with his legs, rushing five times for 33 yards. Running back Saquon Barkley, a key figure for the Giants, carried the ball an impressive 36 times for 128 yards, averaging 3.6 yards per attempt. Additionally, Barkley had three receptions for zero yards. Matt Breida also chipped in with four receiving yards on a single catch.

Barkley, a dynamic running back, has tallied 412 rushing yards and one touchdown, demonstrating his ability to be a workhorse for the Giants. Quarterback Daniel Jones has shown accuracy with a 68.9% completion rate while contributing 884 passing yards and two touchdowns. Darren Waller, the Giants’ star tight end, has registered 36 receptions for 384 yards and one touchdown. On the defensive side, Bobby Okereke has been a standout, with 73 tackles, eight tackles for loss, and one interception. Kayvon Thibodeaux has been a force in the pass rush, amassing 8.5 sacks. NFL Lines, the Giants looking for a victory as they visit the desert.

Betting landscape 

In terms of betting, the Raiders have posted a 3-5-0 record against the spread this year, indicating some inconsistency in their performance. The Raiders have shown their potential when favored by two points or more, with two against-the-spread wins in four such games. However, only 25% of their games have gone over the total point line, signifying a tendency towards lower-scoring matchups.

On the other hand, the Giants have managed to cover the spread in two out of their eight games this season. They have often been underdogs by two points or more and have managed to cover the spread in two of these scenarios. Their games have typically stayed under the total point line, with only one game exceeding the set point total. Important to consider all these facts, when studying BUSR´s NLF Odds.