Free NFL Week 8 Pick: Giants vs. Steelers Odds
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NFL Handicapping Analysis: Week 8
Monday Night Football on ESPN
(2-5) New York Giants vs. Pittsburgh Steelers (5-2)
Date: Monday, October 28th
Time: 8:15 ET
Venue: Acrisure Stadium, Pittsburgh PA
Commentators: Joe Buck (play-by-play) Troy Aikman (color commentator)
NFL ATS Betting Lines: (BET NOW!) New York +6.5 | Pittsburgh -6.5
NFL Moneyline Odds: New York +237 | Pittsburgh -292
NFL Betting Total: O/U 36.5
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Get ready for an electric Monday Night Football matchup between the struggling New York Giants (2-5) and the surging Pittsburgh Steelers (5-2). With the Giants hobbling into Week 8, the Steelers are poised to capitalize on their opponent’s misfortune.
The sportsbooks have Pittsburgh as a -6.5 favorite, and it’s easy to see why.
This Giants team, already shaky to begin with, has been decimated by injuries, especially along the offensive line. That’s bad news when you’re up against a Steelers defense featuring the relentless duo of Alex Highsmith and TJ Watt, who will likely have Daniel Jones running for his life all night.
Last season, the Giants and Steelers did not face off head-to-head.
When looking back over the last three times these two teams have played, the Steelers have the leg up at 3-0. The Steelers also had the edge vs. the spread in these games, at 3-0.
These games averaged a combined total of 40 points per game leading to an over/under record of 0-3.
Historically, the Giants hold a slight edge in this rivalry, leading the series 44-31-3, but the last time these two met in 2020, the Steelers walked away with a comfortable 26-16 victory.
New York Giants
Heading into week 8, the Giants have dropped two straight games, including a 28-3 loss to the Eagles in week 7. This leaves New York at 2-5, putting them 4th in the NFC East and 15th in the conference standings. They are 0-4 at home but 2-1 on the road, including a 29-20 win over the Seahawks in week 5.
Our projections give the Giants a 0.7% chance of making the playoffs and a 0.2% chance of winning the division. They rank 30th in our NFL power rankings. New York is 3-4 against the spread and has been the underdog in all of their games this season. Their O/U record is 1-6, with an average of 35.4 points in their games.
New York Giants Stats
Heading into week 8, the Giants rank 25th in our offensive power rankings. They are 26th in the NFL in points per game, averaging 14.1, and 28th in total yards per game with 290.7. Despite ranking 6th in passing attempts, they are 23rd in passing yards per game, averaging 189.1. On the ground, they are 21st in rushing attempts and 24th in rushing yards per game, with 101.6. New York ranks 22nd in 3rd-down conversions, converting 34.7% of their attempts, but they have been efficient in the red zone, ranking 6th in conversion percentage.
In week 7, Daniel Jones threw for 99 yards, completing 14 of 21 passes, and was sacked 7 times. New York struggled on 3rd down, converting just 3 of 14 attempts, and failed to score in their only red zone trip. Malik Nabers led the team with 41 receiving yards on 4 catches, while Tyrone Tracy Jr. had 23 rushing yards on 6 carries.
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The Giants’ defense gave up 269 rushing yards in their 28-3 loss to the Eagles, who had a big day on the ground with 45 attempts. Despite this, New York’s defense allowed just 70 passing yards on 10 completions. The Giants’ defense also recorded five sacks and held the Eagles to a 7.7% third-down conversion rate.
On the negative side, the Giants allowed one passing touchdown and lost the tackles for loss battle against the Eagles.
Pittsburgh Steelers
After two straight wins, the Steelers are now 5-2, putting them 2nd in the AFC North and 5th in the conference. They have a +8.6 scoring margin and are 5-2 against the spread, including a 2-game ATS winning streak. In week 7, they beat the Jets 37-15, easily covering as 2.5-point underdogs. The O/U line was 40 points, and the teams combined for 52.
Pittsburgh has an 82.3% chance of making the playoffs and a 26.2% chance of winning the division. They rank 10th in our NFL power rankings. Their O/U record is 3-4, with the over hitting in their last two games.
Pittsburgh Steelers Stats
Heading into week 8, the Steelers are 14th in our offensive power rankings, averaging 23 points per game. They rank 19th in the NFL with 314.1 passing yards per game and 26th in passing yards, despite being 28th in attempts per game. On the ground, they are 2nd in rushing attempts and 9th in rushing yards, averaging 134 per game. Pittsburgh is 17th in the league in 3rd-down conversion percentage and ranks 6th in red zone attempts, converting 25% of their chances.
Russell Wilson took over at quarterback in week 7, throwing for 264 yards and 2 touchdowns on 16/29 passing against the Jets, earning a passer rating of 108. Najee Harris rushed for 102 yards on 21 carries, while George Pickens had 5 catches for 111 yards and a touchdown. Pittsburgh scored 14 points in the 4th quarter and converted 4 of 6 red zone opportunities.
In their 37-15 win over the Jets, the Steelers’ defense allowed just 54 rushing yards on 15 attempts. They also picked off two passes and held the Jets to a 30% third-down conversion rate. Despite giving up 269 passing yards, Pittsburgh allowed just one passing touchdown and held the Jets to 15 points.
The defense recorded one sack, and they also won the QB hit differential by three and the tackles for loss battle by one. The Jets completed 61.5% of their passes against the Steelers.
New York Giants vs. Pittsburgh Steelers NFL Football Betting Trends
- The Giants are 3-2 in their last five games as an underdog.
- Conversely, the Steelers are 3-2 ATS in their last five games as a favorite.
- Also, the Giants are 5-5 ATS in their last ten road games.
- On the other side, the Steelers 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 Steelers’ have an over/under record of 2-1 in their last 3 games at home.
Giants vs. Steelers Line Movement
| Open-ML | Live-ML | Open-Spread | Live-Spread | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Giants | +154 | +237 | +4 | +6.5 |
| Steelers | -185 | -292 | -4 | -6.5 |
4* Free Week 8 NFL Betting Prediction: Steelers -6.5
For this week eight matchup between the Giants and Steelers, we like the Steelers to cover the spread. As of now, the Giants are 6.5-point road dogs, and our predicted final score is 24-10 in favor of the “Black & Gold”.
Russell Wilson looked much better than he has in quite a while and he’ll keep the Men of Steel in the win column this week.
Big Blue has been a mess on the road, covering just three of their last 11 away games. The Giants are also a dismal 1-4 straight up in their last five against Pittsburgh, which doesn’t bode well for their chances this week.
Pittsburgh, meanwhile, has been rock-solid against the spread, going 8-3 in their last 11 games.
As for an over/under pick, with the line sitting at 36.5 points, we are leaning towards taking the UNDER – (ever so slightly), with a projected combined score of 34 points.
The total is set at 36.5, and recent trends scream “UNDER.” Seven of the Giants’ last eight games as underdogs have hit the under, and Pittsburgh games in October are no different, with the under cashing in eight of their last 11.
The odds, trends, and current form all point to Pittsburgh taking care of business and potentially keeping this one low-scoring. It’s a classic case of a hot team versus a cold team, and the betting lines are right where they should be.
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New York Giants vs. Pittsburgh Steelers NFL Betting Tweet Of The Day
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📺: #NYGvsPIT 10/28 at 8:15 PM ET on ESPN pic.twitter.com/JMiYgY5Veq
— Pittsburgh Steelers (@steelers) October 24, 2024
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