Free NFL Preseason Pick: Giants vs. Lions Odds
Looking for New York Giants vs. Detroit Lions free NFL Week 1 preseason picks & NFL odds? NFL betting sees the Giants taking on the Lions on Friday, August 11th at the Ford Field. Cappers Picks provides complimentary NFL preseason handicapping picks all NFL-X season long including all NFL Week 1 games so stay tuned for more FREE NFL predictions like this New York Detroit matchup.
NFL-X Handicapping Analysis: Week 1 Pre-Season
(0-0) New York Giants vs. Detroit Lions (0-0)
Date: Friday, August 11th
Time: 7:00 ET
Venue: Ford Field
NFL Week 1 ATS Betting Lines: New York -3 | Detroit +3
Preseason Week 1 NFL Moneyline Odds: New York -153 | Detroit +124
NFL-X Betting Total: O/U 36.5
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The Lions and Giants squared off last season, with the Lions coming out on top 31-18. This matchup exceeded the over/under line of 44.5, with a combined 49 points scored. The Lions covered the spread in this game. Offensively, the Lions totaled 325 yards, with 160 rushing and 165 passing. The Giants ended the game with 413 yards of offense.
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New York Giants
The New York Giants concluded the 2022-2023 regular season with a 9-7-1 record, good for third place in the NFC East. The Giants’ campaign ended in a Divisional Round defeat to the Eagles (38-7). New York went 1-5-1 in divisional matchups and 5-3-1 at home, while posting a 5-5 record on the road. In the pre-season, the Giants went 2-1, including 1-1 away from home and 1-0 at MetLife Stadium.
New York Giants Stats
The Giants’ offense was one of the most successful in the league during the 2022 pre-season, averaging 25 points per game (5th). They were particularly proficient in the passing game, leading the league with 47.7 attempts per game and 272.7 yards per game. Their running game was also impressive, ranking 4th in yards per carry and 14th in total yardage.
The Giants’ defense showed promise during the 2022 pre-season, ranking 4th in forced turnovers and 2nd in sacks. They allowed 24.7 points per game, which was near the league average (21st). New York gave up 800 passing yards compared to 210 yards rushing, indicating a strong pass rush and secondary.
Detroit Lions
The Detroit Lions concluded the 2022-2023 regular season with a 9-8 record, missing out on the playoffs. In the NFC-North, they finished 2nd with a 2nd place record. The Lions ended up 8th in the NFC overall. During the 2022 pre-season, Detroit had a 1-2 record, with their only win coming away from home (1-1) and an 0-1 record at home.
Detroit Lions Stats
The Detroit Lions’ offense was a force to be reckoned with in the 2022 pre-season, ranking 6th in the NFL with an average of 346.7 yards per game. Their 19.7 points per game placed them 14th in the league. The Lions threw the ball 44 times per game for 651 yards, and ran for 129.7 yards on average each contest.
The Lions’ defense was slightly below the league average in points allowed per game (24, 19th) during the 2022 pre-season. Detroit was 8th in forced turnovers and 5th in sacks, while allowing 640 passing yards and 255 rushing yards.
New York Giants vs. Detroit Lions NFL Football Betting Trends
- The Giants are 3-2 in their last five games as a favorite.
- Conversely, the Lions are 5-0 ATS in their last five games as an underdog.
- Also, the Giants are 8-2 ATS in their last ten road games.
- On the other side, the Lions have gone 6-4 across their last ten home games.
- Over the Giants’ last 3 road games, the over/under record is 1-2.
- The Lions’ have an over/under record of 1-2 in their last 3 games at home.
Giants vs. Lions Line Movement
| Open-ML | Live-ML | Open-Spread | Live-Spread | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Giants | -160 | -153 | -3 | -3 |
| Lions | +135 | +124 | +3 | +3 |
4* Free Week 1 NFL Betting Prediction: Detroit +3
Betting on the Lions in this Giants vs. Lions matchup is a smart move. Despite their middle-of-the-pack offensive performance in the 2022 pre-season, the Lions are expected to put together a strong showing against the Giants. We suggest taking the Lions to win outright and cover at +3.
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